Project Certification Manager

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Assessment accommodation

PROOF OF EDUCATION AND FOREIGN CREDENTIALS:
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.

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INSTRUCTIONS
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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.

Duties

The Project Certification Manager is responsible for:
• Leading multidisciplinary specialist teams and managing the delivery of NAC projects through the provision of specialized engineering project management services for the process related to Canadian aeronautical product design approval and the validation of foreign aeronautical product approvals in Canada.
• Providing advice to Transport Canada staff, other government departments, delegates, the aviation industry, associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the processes governing aeronautical product design approval.
• Providing support and advice to the Delegation and Surveillance Division in the review of Ministerial delegates’ documented processes for design approval of aeronautical products.
• Supports the evolution of the regulatory framework by participating in international and domestic committees and working groups and by providing leadership and direction for the evolution of processes and policies governing the design approval of aeronautical products.

Work environment

Our office is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean, Ontario.

NAC is responsible for approving new and modified aeronautical products built or operated in Canada by:
• reviewing and verifying design and performance data;
• supervising and performing ground and flight tests;
• awarding Transport Canada Type Certificates;
• continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products.

Intent of the process

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

A partially or fully assessed pool of candidates may also be created to be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, as required at future dates within Transport Canada.

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: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

Occupational Certification

OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Note: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Significant* and recent** engineering experience in design, development, testing, certification, in-service support or airworthiness of aeronautical products or experience in project management within a technical environment.

*Significant is defined as having 5 or more years of experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities
**Recent experience is defined as within the last 10 years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

AEX1: Experience in applying safety and risk management concepts and principles within a technical environment.
AEX2: Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of Civil Aviation regulations, standards or guidance material related to Aircraft Certification process or Delegation.
AEX3: Experience in managing product certification programs.
AEX4: Experience in managing civil aeronautical product certification programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of current technology trends influencing aeronautical designs.
K2: Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to solve problems.
A4: Ability to manage projects in a matrix environment.

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking Things Through
KLC3: Excellence through Results
KLC4: Engagement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

AK1: Knowledge in engineering principles and practices, related to aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
AK2: Knowledge of safety and risk management concepts and principles.
AK3: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards related to the certification, validation or delegation of Civil aeronautical products.
AK4: Knowledge of the Foreign Civil Airworthiness Requirements and related bilateral agreements with TCCA.
AK5: Knowledge of processes and procedures governing design approval of Civil aeronautical products in Canada.

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

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 - This factor is not used at the preselection 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

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.