SUPERVISOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGIST

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

We are a dynamic team responsible to maintain 3 full flight simulators (FFS)* used by Transport Canada (C550 and C90A) and the Canadian Coast Guard (Bell 412EPI and Bell 429). We have a wide range of simulator technologies, so there is always something to learn and repair. We are a small team of 7 members supported by knowledgeable instructors that work closely with us to ensure the FFS are representative of their aircrafts. We rotate through two shifts 7:00-15:00 and 14:30 – 22:30 - flexible to adjust depending on personal needs. We are open to hire a candidate with a wide range of experience and education, so please apply if you are interested in the position!

* Have a look at our new simulator: https://youtu.be/7fBU6hRFtfM

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions at Transport Canada within the National Capital Region.

Candidates will have to meet ALL the essential qualifications advertised in this job opportunity in order to be placed in the pool of qualified candidates.

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

ED1: A secondary school diploma AND a completion of an acceptable program in
electronics technology OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

NOTE: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Experience in troubleshooting hardware and/or software systems.

EX2: Experience in the operation and maintenance of full flight simulators that are qualified to Level “D” Transport Canada or equivalent and flight training devices.

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

Experience

AEX1: Experience in the operation and maintenance of avionics and aircraft systems.

AEX2: Experience in software debugging and programming

AEX3: Experience as a supervisor.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
*The current position to be staffed is bilingual

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

K1: Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic theory.
K2: Knowledge of computer systems operation, maintenance and troubleshooting including hardware and software structures.
K3: Knowledge in the use of modern test equipment.

Abilities

A1: Ability to troubleshoot systems to identify deficiencies in the simulator software or hardware
A2: Ability to analyze and synthesize information, identify options and exercise judgment in order to determine the best solution; adapt to the situation.
A3:Ability to supervise a work team and/or flight simulator contractors
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability

PS1: Teamwork
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Judgment
PS4: Leadership
PS5: Effective interpersonal skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing to work shifts.

Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Must be physically fit and be able to lift at least 15 kilograms.

Must be willing to work at elevated heights

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

***Aircraft Services thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.***

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.