Chief, Continuing Airworthiness

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Assessment accommodation

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé, a cover letter (800 to 1200 words - maximum two pages) which explains what motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position, as well as respond to the screening questions (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.

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, who are interested in becoming bilingual, to apply.

A pool of qualified candidates may 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.

A covering letter "As part of your application, you must submit a cover letter (800 to 1200 words - maximum two pages) which explains what motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position."

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.

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 aeronautical product engineering in one or more areas such as:
• continuing airworthiness,
• design,
• development,
• test,
• evaluation and civil certification of aircraft,
• aircraft engines or
• other aeronautical products.

► EX2: Significant* experience managing professional staff in an aeronautical product design development or certification environment.

*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations over an extended period of time.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
► AEX1: Experience in operational safety of aeronautical products.
► AEX2: Experience managing resources in a matrix organization or in a project management environment.

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: Broad knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and structure of the Continuing Airworthiness Division within the National Aircraft Certification Branch.
► K2: Broad knowledge of the processes and policies used by Transport Canada to ensure the continued airworthiness of aeronautical products certified and operated in Canada.
► K3: Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
► KLC1 : Values and Ethics
► KLC2: Strategic Thinking (Analysis and Ideas)
► KLC3: Engagement
► KLC4: Management Excellence (Action Management, People Management, Financial Management)

ABILITIES
► A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
► A2: Ability to manage technical programs
► A3: Ability to make effective presentations.

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

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.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend a written examination and/or an interview.

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.