Technical and Publication Officer

Important messages

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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.

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.

Duties

✈ Provides editorial services and proofreading of technical documents for the National Aircraft Certification Branch, for the communication and distribution of safety publications to inform aircraft owners/operator and maintenance personnel of potential safety hazards.

✈ Manages the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) program related to the Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 501 by defining the requirements, communicating these to all aircraft owners and ensuring compliance with the regulation.

✈ Determines user requirements, coordinates the implementation of system enhancements, and performs user acceptance testing for various Continuing Airworthiness Web Information System “CAWIS” modules related to the AAIR program and modules related to the publication and distribution of safety related documents to the aviation community worldwide.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Transport Canada (TC) employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific Regions, and at the National Headquarters in Ottawa. We strive to serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.

TC was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2020 by Forbes!

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

The advertised position is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean, ON.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff this position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and various linguistic profiles at 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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
✈ EDUCATION:
ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

✈ EXPERIENCE :
EX1: Experience in researching and analyzing information in order to provide recommendations.
EX2: Extensive experience* in editing and proofreading complex texts written in English or French.
EX3: Experience managing a project and/or program.

Definition:
*Extensive experience (depth and/or breadth): refers to experience acquired through editing in a range of relevant areas. Such experience is normally acquired through full-time employment over a period of at least 2 years.

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

✈ ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in proofreading and editing French documents.
AEX2: Experience defining business requirements for computer software or performing user acceptance testing (UAT).
AEX3: Experience coding with HTML.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPB/PPB)
→ Code P is for bilingual positions requiring the use of technical or specialized official language skills.
→ For this position, the "P" in the linguistic profile indicates that written comprehension and written expression in English and in French require the technical or specialized language skills.

Information on language requirements

✈ COMPETENCIES:
C1: Attention to detail
C2: Initiative
C3: Reliability
C4: Effective interpersonal relationships
C5: Reasoning and problem solving

✈ ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A4: Ability to manage a heavy workload in order to plan and set priorities to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.

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

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

Information on employment equity

✈ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OP1: Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - *This factor is not used at the selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

**Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.