Engineer Specialist - Aerospace Systems

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Assessment accommodation

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regard to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on the TSB's Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website at: http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Ottawa and to create a pool of partially qualified candidates to staff similar positions.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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

Significant* and recent* experience in conducting engineering analyses including flight data analyses and writing engineering reports.

Significant* and recent* experience relating to aircraft performance and aircraft systems.

Experience in computer systems and applications related to flight data analysis.

*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities for at least 3 years.

*Recent is understood to mean in the last 7 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board (CTAISB) Act.

Knowledge of aircraft operations

Knowledge of flight recording systems

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to represent TSB at technical meetings.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Integrity
Judgement
Dependability
Teamwork

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

An advanced degree at the Masters or Ph.D level in mechanical, aerospace or related field of engineering

Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Possession of an aviation license (e.e. air traffic controller, flight service specialist, aircraft maintenance engineer, pilot license).

Degree equivalency

Experience in flight recorder data recovery and analysis techniques for accident investigation.

Experience in aircraft accident investigations.

Experience in aircraft certification.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.

Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.

Agree to respond under a call back provision and to travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory Holidays.

Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.

Able to lift components over 10kg in a lab or in the field without the use of lifting equipment

Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.