Flight Simulator Technologist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

• Perform routine maintenance to flight simulator systems and conduct functional simulator pre-flight/checks including flight test and operation of systems.
• Isolate, identify and repair or replace defective components as well as adjusting and calibrating equipment to meet functional performance standards.
• Interface with flight crews to discuss performance and unserviceability of simulators after training exercises.
• Research flight simulator performance and equipment anomalies.
• Interchange the two Bell flight decks on the Canadian Coast Guard simulator.

Work environment

We are a dynamic team responsible to maintain 3 full flight simulators (FFS) used by Transport Canada (C550 and C90A) and the Canadian Coast Guard (Bell 412EPI and Bell 429). We have a wide range of simulator technologies, so there is always something to learn and repair. We are a small team of 7 members supported by knowledgeable instructors that work closely with us to ensure the FFS are representative of their aircrafts. We rotate through two shifts 7:00-15:00 and 14:30 – 22:30 - flexible to adjust depending on personal needs. We are open to hire a candidate with a wide range of experience and education, so please apply if you are interested in the position!

The work location is 200 Comet Private in Ottawa, Ontario. Employees will be required to report to the office on a full-time basis.

Check out our new FFS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY4ITdc8_Bw

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one English essential position on either a term or indeterminate basis. Although there is one English position to be staffed, we strongly encourage bilingual candidates to apply as there will be a need for them to be bilingual for future promotion.

A pool of candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB), various tenures (temporary or permanent) and/or various security clearance requirements (reliability or secret) depending on the position at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 AND a completion of an acceptable program in electronics technology

OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience in troubleshooting hardware and/or software systems.

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

Asset Experience*:
AEX1: Experience in the operation and maintenance of full flight simulators.
AEX2: Experience in the operation and maintenance of avionics and/or aircraft systems.

*Note on Asset Experience: Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

Operational Requirements:
-Must be willing to work shifts.
-Must be willing to work overtime as required.
-Must be physically fit and be able to lift at least 15 kilograms.
-Must be willing to work at elevated heights, such as ladders.
-Must be willing to work in confined areas.

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

English essential
This process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various language requirements and/or profiles.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic theory.
K2: Knowledge of computer systems operation, maintenance and troubleshooting including hardware.
K3: Knowledge in the use of modern test equipment.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to troubleshoot systems to identify deficiencies in the simulator hardware or software.
A2: Ability to interpret equipment condition information originating from deficiencies in logbooks.
A3: Ability to analyze and synthesize information, identify options and exercise judgment in order to determine the best solution.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Teamwork
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Motivation to learn and to move forward
PS5: Self-sufficiency

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

Organizational Needs:
Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as a member of one or more of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and/or women.

We invite and encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section and selecting Collection Purpose 1.

Note: The terminology used as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status*
*This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Others:
Must be willing to work shifts.

Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Must be physically fit and be able to lift at least 15 kilograms.

Must be willing to work at elevated heights, such as ladders.

Must be willing to work in confined areas.

Note: 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

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.

Take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible. This is your chance to shine, to tell us what you have to offer and why you would be the ideal candidate.

Be specific about projects you’ve worked on, where (occupational title, organization), when (from, to), what was your role, fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. What was the final outcome/result?

Should you indicate in your responses “See my résumé”, “I have 5 years’ experience in the field”, “I acquired this experience working at XYZ Store”, “I meet this qualification” or other similar statements, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

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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.