Engineering Manager - Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems

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

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

++ Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess written communication.++

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Work environment

Our office is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean, Ontario.

Come make a difference in the development of tomorrow’s aeronautical products in an organization dedicated to safety. Bring your expertise and skills to contribute to challenging projects in a multidisciplinary environment that offers great work-life balance.

IF YOU WANT TO:
- Work with aeronautical industry to promote safety
- Put your aeronautical expertise in the areas of Occupant Safety ( Crashworthiness, Survivability, Flammability ) and Environmental Systems (ECS, Pressurization, Oxygen, Ice Protection, Fire Protection) to work
- Promote best engineering practices and methodologies in a collaborative environment
- Contribute to establishing a level-playing field nationally and internationally

WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- To be at the heart of the occupant safety and environmental systems certification process
- An opportunity to get involved in the associated technologies, aircraft types and airborne systems in the aeronautical industry, both nationally and internationally
- A workplace that embraces work-life balance, where teamwork, cooperation and respect abound, where rigor and excellence are valued
- An environment to expand your engineering and certification expertise in a multidisciplinary team
- A comprehensive benefits package

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: OVERSEEING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS BY:
- Attending briefings on new aeronautical products
- Supporting identification of the design standards applicable to new and changed aeronautical products, and approval of the applicant means of compliance to these standards
- Working with industry engineers, and Transport Canada Delegates, throughout the phases of certification
- Preparing for and attending certification and technical reviews, witnessing certification tests, in Canada and abroad
- Coordinating with all areas of expertise involved in the certification of aeronautical products
- Interacting with foreign certification authorities
- Validating foreign aeronautical products

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) position indeterminately. The position being staffed is bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB, thus, we encourage unilingual candidates to apply.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, determinate or acting basis, within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
-Graduation with a degree (a bachelor or higher level) from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

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

*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
-EX1: Significant* experience in design or development or certification of aircraft occupant safety and/or environmental systems
-EX2: Significant* experience in the application of Canadian and foreign civil design standards for occupant safety and/or environmental systems
-EX3: Experience in leading a team within a technical environment

*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations (at least 8 years of experience)

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-K1: Knowledge of aeronautical products type certification process.
-K2: Knowledge of regulations, standards, and advisory material applicable to the certification of aeronautical products, including their application to Occupant Safety and/or Environmental Systems.

KEY LEADERSHIP CCOMPETENCIES
-KLC1: Values and ethics
-KLC2: Strategic Thinking
-KLC3: Engagement
-KLC4: Management excellence
*For more information on the above competencies, please refer to the Key Leadership Competencies for the Supervisor category at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/effective-behaviours.html#supervisor

ABILITIES
-A1: Ability to manage engineering resources in a matrix environment
-A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
-PS1: Reliability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
-AK1: Knowledge of fuselage doors design compliance to 525.783

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Preference may be given to self-identified Employment Equity candidates to address under representation in the following designated groups: Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with disabilities, or/and Members of visible minority groups in order to address departmental objectives.

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

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

- The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

- Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.