Senior Engineer

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

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.

Take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible.

This is your chance to shine, to tell us what you have to offer and why you would be the ideal candidate.

Be specific about projects you’ve worked on, where (occupational title, organization), when (from, to), what was your role, fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. What was the final outcome/result?

Should you indicate in your responses “See my résumé”, “I have 5 years’ experience in the field”, “I acquired this experience working at XYZ Store”, “I meet this qualification” or similar statements WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Work environment

Aircraft Certification Standards performs a diversified and varied number of tasks that includes continuously analyzing the current Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Standards, and Guidance and Advisory Materials as they relate to the aircraft certification function, developing rulemaking that improves aviation safety, and promoting the efficient and sustainable use of aviation as part of Canada's transportation system.

Aircraft Certification Standards interfaces with National Aircraft Certification Branch, including the Regional Aircraft Certification Offices, to assist in the development and documentation of the certification basis to be applied during aeronautical product certification. This includes the development and issuance of Special Conditions-Airworthiness, to address novel or unusual features, and Exemptions as may be necessary. Aircraft Certification Standards Senior Engineers also research issues related to aeronautical product safety, aircraft and engine environmental emissions as well as aircraft equipment technical specifications, participate in the development and implementation of various bilateral agreements and arrangements established with foreign countries or authorities, and develop advisory and guidance material (including training) related to current aircraft certification processes and design requirements.

Aircraft Certification Standards personnel actively participate in the international harmonization processes. This is done through membership in committees and working groups, such as those set up by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and by foreign airworthiness authorities, such as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

***Please note that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and further to public health guidelines, preventative measures are being taken to ensure health and safety and thus you will be teleworking until its possible to go back in the office.

Further, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during this the recruitment process, all evaluations will be conducted virtually.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures in the future at Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. aeronautical engineering).

OR

Occupational Certification:
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (e.g. aeronautical engineering).

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.
Note 2: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Significant* experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of aeronautical products.
-Experience in the development of regulations or standards or guidance materials** related to engineering activities
-Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material** related to engineering activities.
-Experience in researching technical issues and developing policy discussions related to engineering activities.
-*Significant is defined as having three or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

**Regulations or standards or guidance materials may include, in addition to government regulations, standards or guidance material, internal company standards and/or guidance material, staff processes, etc., or standards development with standards organizations such as RTCA, SAE, ASTM, etc.

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

Experience:
Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
Knowledge of engineering principles and current technology related to the certification of aeronautical products.

Competencies:
-Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
-Thinking Things Through – Innovating through analysis and ideas
-Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
-Excellence Through Results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to analyze, interpret and explain airworthiness requirements.

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

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

Operational requirements:
-Willingness and ability to work overtime.
-Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally several times per year.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Condition of employment:
Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.

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

A written examination, an interview and a reference check will be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

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.

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.