Civil Aviation Safety Inspector - Aeronautical Information Services & Airspace

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Assessment accommodation

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*** 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 which may apply to you. Asset qualifications are not required; however, they may be used in the selection of a candidate.

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.

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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.

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Duties

This is an Inspector position within the Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) team, which is a part of National Operations/Air Navigation Services (ANS) Division of Transport Canada. As such, the successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of the aeronautical data chain and in particular the Aeronautical Information Services provided by the National Service Provider, NAV CANADA. The successful candidate will be conducting and leading inspections of the numerous stakeholders of the aeronautical data chain.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic people who will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules and telecommuting that promote work-life balance. Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2020 by Forbes.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff this position, indeterminately.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established for future staffing needs, within Transport Canada. The pool may be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles, as well as various tenures, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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:
ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience suitable for the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in the provision or use of aeronautical information/data or aeronautical charting services.
EX2: Experience in air operations or air navigation services.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
AED1: Post-secondary graduation certificate related to a program in aviation, geography or geomatics.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in Safety Management System or Quality Management System.
AEX2: Experience in air operations such as flight service specialist or aeronautical information service specialist, air navigation services, navigator, dispatcher, flight operation or equivalent military air operations experience.
AEX3: Experience in the planning or development or provision of domestic or international aeronautical information services as well as associated telecommunications and automated systems.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Language proficiency "level B" is considered intermediate. This position requires a level B in reading, writing and oral interaction. "Imperative" means that the language requirements of the position must be met at the time of appointment.

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 the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), specifically Part VIII related to air navigation services.
K2: Knowledge of aeronautical information products in Canada.
K3: Knowledge of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), standards and recommended practices related to aeronautical information services and to aeronautical charts.
K4: Knowledge of the system of airspace classification and structure used in Canada.
K5: Knowledge of Safety Management System principles and regulations.

COMPETENCIES:
C1: Values and Ethics
C2: Engagement
C3: Strategic Thinking - Analysis
C4: Excellence Through Results - Relationships
C5: Oral Communication
C6: Written Communication
C7: Risk Management

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
AK1: Knowledge of Aeronautics Act, Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act (CANSCA), Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR).
AK2: Knowledge of NAV CANADA aeronautical information services operations and procedures.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and/or abroad, on occasions.

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

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 the 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.