Program Manager, Pilot Training and Licensing; Aerodrome Standards

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*** Please note that selection process is comprised of two streams (1 and 2). It is important that applicants CLEARLY indicate for which stream(s) they are applying on their application.

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
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 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.

Work environment

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work from a Transport Canada office across Canada.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff two (2) positions indeterminately with a BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC linguistic profile. However, in the case where the chosen candidate would not meet the official language proficiency, a bilingual non imperative appointment could be considered.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures including various linguistic profiles such as (CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB) with Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

✈ EDUCATION
ED1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

✈ OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
BOTH STREAMS
OC1:
• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet.
• Possession of an valid Category 1 Aviation Medical.
• Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

OR

• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet.
• Possession of an valid Category 1 Aviation Medical.
• Possession of a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

✈ OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
STREAM 1
OC2: Possession of a flight instructor rating (aeroplane or helicopter).

✈ EXPERIENCE
BOTH STREAMS
EX1: Experience in applying legislation, regulations, or policies for decision making purposes.
EX2: Experience in applying risk management concepts and principles.

✈ EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1
EX3: Total of 1500 hours of flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 200 hours is in either multiple engine aeroplanes OR Transport Category helicopters in both VFR and IFR operations.
EX4: Experience working as a training pilot, flight instructor in a flight training unit under CAR 406.

✈ EXPERIENCE
STREAM 2
EX5: Total of 2000 hours of flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in either multiple engine aeroplanes OR Transport Category helicopters in both VFR and IFR operations.
EX6: Experience working in aerodromes.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Bilingual - Non Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

✈ KNOWLEDGE
STREAM 1
K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated standards (Part IV).
K2: Knowledge of instructional and student assessment techniques.

STREAM 2
K3: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated standards (Part III).
K4: Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
K5: Knowledge of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) from International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

✈ KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
BOTH STREAMS
KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking things through
KLC3: Engagement
KLC4: Management Excellence

✈ ABILITIES
BOTH STREAMS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A2: Ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret information and make recommendations.

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

✈ ASSET EDUCATION
BOTH STREAMS
AE1: Post secondary education in aviation or a program relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

✈ ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
STREAM 1
AOC1: Possession of Class 1 instructor rating (aeroplane or helicopter) and possession or past possession of a designated pilot examiner delegation.

✈ ASSET EXPERIENCE
BOTH STREAMS:
AEX1: Experience managing or supervising a team or workforce.
AEX2: Experience exercising Ministerial Delegation of Authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
AEX3: Experience working in a regulatory transportation environment.

✈ ASSET EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1
AEX4: Experience with flight training devices or simulators.
AEX5: Experience dealing with certification of flight training unit, aviation operators or personnel, surveillance of aviation activities or operators, or developing regulations.
AEX6: Experience working with CARs Part VII aerial work, air taxi, commuter, or airline operations, or military equivalent.

✈ ASSET EXPERIENCE
STREAM 2
AEX7: Experience with aerodromes certification.
AEX8: Experience with regulation development.
AEX9: Experience working in the aerodrome management or regulation environment.
AEX10: Experience with organizations, partners and istitutions including such as ICAO, TSB, FAA, EASA, CAA and main Canadian airport associations.

✈ ASSET KNOWLEDGE
STREAM 2
AK1: Knowledge of airport emergency planning requirements.
AK2: Basic knowledge of Instrument Approaches Procedures development standards.

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
- Willing and able to occasionally work outside core business hours and on week-ends on short notice.
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
- Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

✈ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s licence.
- Must maintain a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence or a Canadian Commercial Pilot - Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence, as applicable.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid passport.

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

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.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Reference checks will be sought.
An interview will be administered.
A written examination may be administered.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.