Senior Engineer (Certification)

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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.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

CANDIDATES WITH FOREIGN CREDENTIALS:

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm .

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT DELAY OBTAINING THIS ASSESSMENT – IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS TO RECEIVE AN OUTCOME.

HOW TO APPLY:

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and any of the applicable ASSET QUALIFICATIONS on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions. You must provide concrete and detailed examples in your resume and responses to the screening questions.

Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable)) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

NOTE: In your application, you must identify which engineering specialty(ies) that you are applying for.

Duties

The following provides general descriptions of the engineering specialties. For each specialty the main subjects are listed :

Avionics Systems
• Navigation and flight management systems
• Communication Systems
• Auto flight systems
• Surveillance and Recording systems

Aircraft Integration and Safety Assessment
• Aircraft complex and integrated systems development processes (ARP4754)
• Safety analysis processes (ARP4761)

Electronic Equipment Design Assurance
• Software (SW) design assurance (DO-178)
• Complex airborne electronic hardware (AEH) design assurance (DO-254)
• Cyber security

Electrical Systems and Electromagnetic Effects
• Electrical systems and electrical energy storage
• Lightning effects protection
• Electromagnetic Effects protection (HIRF, EMC)
• Electrical wiring and Interconnection System (EWIS)

Fuel and Hydro Mechanical Control Systems
• Fuel systems
• Primary and secondary flight control systems, (EFCS, FBW,…)
• Hydraulic power systems
• Landing gear, steering, and braking systems

Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems –
• Aircraft environmental control system
• Anti-Icing protection
• Interiors, Doors, Oxygen systems
• Fire detection and extinguishing systems
• Emergency evacuation

Propulsion and Emissions
• Engines and Propellers
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
• Aircraft powerplant installations
• Noise and Engine emissions

Aircraft Structures, Loads, and Dynamics
• Airframe and mechanical systems structural assessments
• Materials and processes
• Aircraft loads
• Structural dynamics and flutter

Work environment

Our offices are in Ottawa, Ontario.

A hybrid work policy is currently in place at Transport Canada.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Come make a difference in the development of tomorrow’s aeronautical products in an organization dedicated to safety. Bring your expertise and skills to contribute to challenging projects in a multidisciplinary environment that offers great work-life balance!

YOU WANT TO:
- Join an internationally renowned regulatory authority.
- Work with an aeronautical industry to promote safety.
- Use your aeronautical expertise in the areas of aircraft certification engineering.
- Promote harmonized design standards nationally and internationally.

WE CAN OFFER YOU
- To be at the heart of the aircraft design certification process.
- A workplace that embraces work-life balance, where teamwork, cooperation and respect abound, where rigor and excellence are valued.
- An opportunity to get involved in the associated technologies, aircraft types and airborne systems in the aeronautical industry, both nationally and internationally.
- An environment to expand your engineering and certification expertise in a multidisciplinary team.
- A comprehensive benefits package.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN OVERSEEING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
- Support establishing the design standards applicable to new and changed aeronautical products.
- Accept the applicant means of compliance to these standards.
- Work with industry engineers, and Transport Canada Delegates, throughout the phases of certification.
- Attend certification and technical reviews, witnessing certification tests, in Canada and abroad.
- Coordinate with all areas of expertise involved in the certification of aeronautical products
- Collaborate with foreign certification authorities.
- Support the validation of foreign aeronautical products.
- Work in teams on certification projects for a variety of aircraft types requiring a wide scope of technical responsibilities.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff 9 (nine) positions with various language requirements on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and/or language requirements at Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled will include the following Engineering Specialties:
• Avionics Systems
• Aircraft Integration and Safety Assessment
• Electronic Equipment Design Assurance
• Electrical Systems and Electromagnetic Effects
• Fuel and Hydro Mechanical Control Systems
• Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems
• Propulsion and Emissions
• Aircraft Structures, Loads, and Dynamics

Positions to be filled: 9

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 bachelor’s 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 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.
Note 2: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1 : Minimum of five years of engineering experience relevant to the position in the design, development, testing and certification of aeronautical products.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

Occupational Certification
AOC: Previous delegation or qualification to become delegated as an Aircraft Certification Delegate by Transport Canada.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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 engineering principles, practices applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines or aeronautical products such as design, development, testing, and certification in one or more of the following engineering specialties:
• Avionics Systems
• Aircraft Integration and Safety Assessment
• Electronic Equipment Design Assurance
• Electrical Systems and Electromagnetic Effects
• Fuel and Hydro Mechanical Control Systems
• Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems
• Propulsion and Emissions
• Aircraft Structures, Loads, and Dynamics

K2 : Knowledge of Civil Aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to certification of aeronautical products.

Key Leadership Competencies
KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking Things Through
KLC3: Excellence through Results
KLC4: Engagement – Mobilizing People

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

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

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

A written examination, an interview and a reference check will be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

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.

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.

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