Airport Manager, Wabush

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Assessment accommodation

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Various allowances as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive such as Environmental allowance and Living Cost Differential.
- New employees are entitled to 3 weeks’ vacation leave with pay after 6 months of continuous employment.
- Advantageous pension regime, Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP).

In addition to the yearly rate of pay, positions located in Wabush, NL, are eligible to an Environmental Allowance and a Living Cost Differential as per the as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (effective date 01.08.22):

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE
- Employee with dependants: $3.07 hourly ($6,403 per year)
- Employee without dependants: $1.84 hourly ($3,842 per year)

LIVING COST DIFFERENTIAL
- Employee with dependants: $3.88 hourly ($8,100 per year)
- Employee without dependants: $2.33 hourly ($4,860 per year)

SCREENING QUESTIONS:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please see "Other Information" below for additional information.

Duties

• Manages the resources for the day-to-day operation, safety and serviceability of all airport facilities for the air carriers, general aviation, other tenants and the public.
• Manages the implementation and administration of the airport programs to maximize revenue and increase the commercial viability of the airport.
• Managing the site emergency response and safety programs.
• Implements and monitors a security program according to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 PART 6 for Class 3 Aerodromes.
• Manages the maintenance of all airport systems, physical plant and mobile assets in accordance with the principles of the lifecycle management.
• Manages the airport human and financial resources in a businesslike manner.
• Conducts the ongoing communications, consultative and promotional activities of the airport including stakeholder engagement.
• Implements and monitors the delivery of the airport Safety Management System (SMS) program.

Work environment

Transport Canada has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Wabush Airport Team. This position requires an individual who can provide a high level of leadership and supervision. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff the Airport Manager position at the Wabush Airport.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in aviation operations.
EX2: Supervisory experience within an operational area, supervising a group of employees of 10 or more.
EX3: Experience with Safety Management Systems.
EX4: Significant* experience in managing relationships with multiple stakeholders or clients.
EX5: Experience in managing a budget.

*"Significant experience" means experience acquired through the performance of a broad range of related activities normally acquired through full-time employment over a minimum period of approximately two (2) years. It will be evaluated with regard to the amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of the decisions.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Significant* experience in the supervision of staff which includes employee performance and labour relation management.
AEX2: Experience in emergency response or planning involving multiple stakeholders.
AEX3: Experience in project management of capital projects.

"Significant experience" means experience acquired through the performance of a broad range of related activities normally acquired through full-time employment over a minimum period of approximately two (2) years. It will be evaluated with regard to the amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of the decisions.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Vehicle Operations Permit (AVOP)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiotelephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate (endorsed aeronautical)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of acts and regulations relating to Canadian Airports.
K2: Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II.
K3: Knowledge of airport operations and maintenance activities.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES*
C1: Create Vision and Strategy
C2: Mobilize People
C3: Upholding Integrity and Respect
C4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
C5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
C6: Achieve Results

*https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of Transport Canada’s Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices (TP 312) or Criteria for the Development of Instrument Procedures (TP308/GPH209).
AK2: Knowledge of environmental hazards and protection practices.
AK3: Knowledge of standard practices relating to contracting and material management.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime and standby hours, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• A pre-employment medical is required.

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Candidates internal to the Public Service must include their substantive Group and Level (for acting, secondment, assignment or deployment purposes). An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

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.