Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Cabin Safety / AOSH - INVENTORY

Update: **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**


*New posting is now online: 21-MOT-EA-HRS-23580A*


*Please note that the Transport Canada "Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Cabin Safety / AOSH - INVENTORY" will be CLOSING on August 5, 2021 and will be replaced with a new Inventory posting with the following information: Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Cabin Safety / AOSH - INVENTORY.

If you are still interested in being considered for Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Cabin Safety / AOSH with Transport Canada, please submit an application to the new inventory (21-MOT-EA-HRS-23580A) posted on Jobs.gc.ca.

**Please Note** Applications from this Inventory WILL NOT be automatically transferred to the new selection process.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

A Cabin Safety/Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Inspector performs a variety of duties during the course of their work.

Cabin Safety oversees commercial and private air operators to ensure operations are conducted safely and in accordance with the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Daily tasks can include conducting planned and reactive inspections to ensure compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, evaluation of operator submissions, evaluate and recommend the issuance or denial of exemptions from the Canadian Aviation Regulations, and participate in working groups as required. Cabin Safety Inspectors also provide technical guidance on cabin safety regulations to other government departments, agencies, industry, and the general public.

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety oversees the compliance to the Canada Labour Code Part II, and to the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, of air operators in respect to their onboard employees. This is achieved through industry outreach, inspections with air operators, and includes investigations of workplace injuries and fatalities.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates for future needs. The pool may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent (indeterminate) or temporary basis (specified period appointment or casual).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

Successful completion of post-secondary education, or an acceptable combination* of education and experience.

* Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a secondary school education AND minimum three (3) years of experience as a flight attendant manager, cabin safety developer and/or instructor in safety and emergency procedures with a Canadian air operator.

Degree equivalency

Significant and recent experience* in at least one of the following areas for a Canadian Air Operator:
- Manager or Supervisor of flight attendants**
- Instructor of flight attendants in safety and emergency procedures
- Developer of an air operator’s flight attendant safety and emergency procedures
- Experience working with the Canada Labour Code Part II or the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (AOSHRS)

* Note: Significant defined as a minimum of accumulative three (3) years and recent defined as within 5 years.
**Note: Flight Attendant Incharge experience is not equivalent supervisory experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations and the Commercial Air Service Standards pertaining to cabin safety;
Knowledge of flight attendant training programs, training techniques and training devices;
Knowledge of aircraft cabin configurations, systems and equipment;
Knowledge of flight attendant safety and emergency procedures; and
Knowledge of the flight attendant manual and flight attendant training standards.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented.

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

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

Experience as a Flight Attendant Manager for a Canadian Air Operator.
Experience in development of training programs in an aviation environment.
Experience working on aircraft with 50 or less passenger seats.
Experience working on aircraft with more than 50 passenger seats.
Experience as a qualified crew member on a transport category aeroplane flying international routes.
Experience working with a foreign air operator.
Experience on Occupational Health and Safety Committees or as an Occupational Health and Safety Representative, working with the Canada Labour Code Part II.
Experience conducting hazardous occurrence investigations.
Experience in conducting audits or evaluations of compliance.
Experience in managing projects.
Experience in conducting training and information briefings.
Experience in developing or evaluating Management Systems.
Experience in applying risk management concepts and principles.
Experience in using a computer for word processing, email and internet.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willing and able to perform work requiring significant manual and physical dexterity (e.g. bending, reaching, lifting, carrying heavy documents and equipment, etc.);
Willing and able to sit for long periods of time (e.g. during in-flight inspections, while monitoring air operator training and other surveillance activities, etc.); and
Required to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes and hazards).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial motor vehicle driver’s license.
Possess a valid Canadian Passport.
Willing and able to travel extensively and independently via all modes of transportation.
Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

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

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position; however, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Please note that assets may be used at the screening stage.

Candidates are only required to meet the essential qualifications to be placed into the pool. We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• Breadth, depth, type of specific work experience
• Matching individual experience or qualifications to the strengths and/or weaknesses of the work team
• Matching individual experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Assessments may be conducted virtually.

Random selection may be used.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process.

Please note that for candidates applying from outside the public service, the Department will not reimburse travel expenses linked to the assessment process; however, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates who will undergo assessment.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.