Senior Engineer - Electrical Systems and Electromagnetic Compatibility

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Assessment accommodation

PROOF OF EDUCATION AND FOREIGN CREDENTIALS:
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.

HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria, for the initial screening, by answering the online screening questions. Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one English essential position on an indeterminate basis.

A partially or fully assessed pool of candidates may also be created to be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC), as required at future dates within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in electrical engineering or an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

Occupational Certification

OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Minimum of five years of engineering experience relevant to the position in the design, development, testing and certification of aeronautical products.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education

AED1: Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

AED2: Continuing education in engineering specialties relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

AEX1: Design and analysis of electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS).

AEX2: Design and testing of fuel tank and fuel system lightning and electromagnetic, electrostatic protection features.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines and aeronautical products such as design, development, testing, and certification in the following engineering specializations:
- Electrical Power Generation and Distribution
- High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Lightning Protection, and Electromagnetic Compatibility

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking things through
KLC3: Excellence through results
KLC4: Engagement

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge

AK1: Knowledge of System Safety Assessment

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Preference may be given to self-identified Employment Equity candidates to address branch and / or departmental objectives.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.