Helicopter Pilot - Inventory *Amendment*

Update: On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that it was suspending vaccination mandates across the federal public service. As a result on June 20, 2022, the Policy on Vaccination has been suspended until further notice. Despite the vaccination condition of employment being listed as a requirement at the time of this initial advertisement, candidates will no longer be required to be vaccinated prior to being considered for an appointment from this process.

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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Duties

This helicopter pilot position has a vital role as part of a team providing essential services to support the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) helicopter operation. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize in an operational environment ensuring that 'safety comes first'. The individual must have excellent inter-personal skills, be able to communicate effectively, and recognize the requirement to work as a member of a team to provide outstanding client service.

The main duties of the pilot position are to support CCG operations through a variety of flying activities from shore bases and CCG icebreakers.

Work environment

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Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients. They must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change and develop new competencies in client industries. Inspectors work in all climates in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of error and real or potential conflict. In the course of ensuring that regulations are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter Category.
Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3000 hours on turbine Helicopters.
Minimum of 2000 hours of pilot-in-command in Helicopters.
Significant and recent experience in Vertical Reference Slinging operations.

"Significant” will be evaluated in regard to amount and complexity of work performed.
"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards as they apply to Helicopter operations.
Knowledge of sling equipment, rigging procedures and techniques used for vertical reference external load operations.

ABILITIES:
Ability to operate to/from remote helicopter landing pads, often in confined areas.
Ability to coordinate and plan activities in response to various client requests.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY:
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Dependability
Flexibility
Judgement
Initiative
Client Service Orientation

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

Education:
Mountain Flying Course

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Possession of, or previously held, a Group 4 Instrument Rating
Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter License
B412 endorsement
B429 endorsement
Night Endorsement

Experience:
Recent experience as pilot-in-command on Bell 212 helicopters.
Experience in IFR operations.
Experience in Helicopter coastal mountain flying.
Experience in Arctic flying.
Experience in Shipboard/Flight Deck.

"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Aircraft Services Directorate operational policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Knowledge of Canadian Coast Guard Shipboard Helicopter Procedures and operations including slinging.

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

Information on employment equity

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.

May be tasked on short notice for trips of shorter duration away from base.
Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willing and able to obtain a Group IV Instrument Rating when required.

Required to complete Underwater Emergency Egress Training provided by Transport Canada Aircraft Services.

Required to spend up to 6 weeks, continuous, away from base aboard ship.

The Treasury Board Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination requires, as a condition of employment, that all employees of the core public service be fully vaccinated unless accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you are the successful candidate, we will require you, in accordance with this Policy, to fill out a vaccine attestation form before an offer of employment is extended.

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

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.

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