Regional Engineer, Aircraft Certification

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Assessment accommodation

SCREENING QUESTIONS
You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Your application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Work environment

This staffing process will be used to staff various EN-ENG-04 level positions within various Regional Offices at Transport Canada. Presently with the Covid-19 pandemic situation, some Transport Canada staff have been working entirely remotely. However, there are positions that require a physical presence in our Transport Canada Centres.

STREAM 1:
One of the anticipatory positions to be staffed from this process is located in Surrey, British Columbia. Therefore, depending on the needs of the position to be staffed, you may be required to work out of this location or you may be able to work remotely, or a combination of on-site and remote work.

STREAM 2:
One of the anticipatory positions to be staffed from this process is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Therefore, depending on the needs of the position to be staffed, you may be required to work out of this location or you may be able to work remotely, or a combination of on-site and remote work.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one permanent position using stream 1 in Surrey, BC and one permanent position using stream 2 in Winnipeg, MB.

A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar position with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting opportunities) within Transport Canada (TC).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION / OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support, or certification of aeronautical products.

*Significant is defined as having six (6) or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC: Previous delegation or qualification to become delegated as an Aircraft Certification Delegate by Transport Canada.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material related to engineering activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1:
EX2: Significant** engineering experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of Aircraft Structures (AWM 523/525/527/529).

Stream 2:
EX3: Significant** engineering experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of occupant safety provisions and / or environmental systems (AWM 523/525/527/529).
AND/OR
Significant** engineering experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of engines or power plant installations on rotorcraft or fixed wing aircraft.

**Significant is defined as having three (3) or more years of experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1:
K1: Knowledge of engineering principles related to aircraft structures.

Stream 2:
K2: Knowledge of engineering applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines, occupant safety provisions, or other aeronautical products such as: design, development, testing, certification, maintenance, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, operations, or product support.

Both Streams (1 & 2)

COMPETENCIES:
KLC1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
KLC2: Thinking things through
KLC3: Working effectively with others
KLC4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A2: Ability to manage workload.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE

Both Streams (1 & 2):
AK1: Knowledge of Canadian civil aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to aeronautical product certification.

Stream 2:
AK2: Knowledge of engineering principles related to aircraft structures.

Both Streams (1 & 2)

ABILITIES
AA1: Ability to manage projects.
AA2: Ability to lead teams.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.

Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally, as required.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends, as required.

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.

(https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html)
(https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694)

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

EDUCATION
Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.