Technical Team Lead, Flight Operations

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Assessment accommodation

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BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO US ✨
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As Canada continues to change, having an inclusive organization where employees and managers represent the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that reflect Canada now and into the future, are important to us. Diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples are part of advancing our priorities and creating a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

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INSTRUCTIONS
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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.

Duties

Transport Canada’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Team consists of multi-disciplinary experts responsible for RPAS policy, regulatory development and program implementation including work with industry on RPAS operating approvals. The RPAS Team is seeking a candidate to provide leadership of the RPAS Center of Expertise (RCE), which consists of a dynamic team of 10 subject matter experts across Canada, who work with industry on the issuance of special flight operation certificates, conducts surveillance and performs stakeholder engagement. We are seeking a candidate with experience in aviation, who is able to create vision and implement plans, who has strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse stakeholder community, and who can effectively problem solve and enable innovation through an assessment of new technologies against safety regulations, standards and risk assessment processes.

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 one (1) position indeterminately with a 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 with Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

✈ OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• 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).

✈ EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience working in aircraft using advanced technology.
EX2: Experience in analyzing complex situations and making recommendations.
EX3: Experience working with risk management concepts and principles.
EX4: Experience working in a Safety Management Systems (SMS) environment or the military equivalent.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

✈ KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated standards.
K2: General knowledge of the role of Transport Canada Civil Aviation.

✈ KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC3: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC4: Mobilize People
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

✈ 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)

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

Degree equivalency

✈ EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience managing or supervising a team or workforce.
AEX2: Total of 2,500 hours of flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in either multiple engine aeroplanes, turbine powered aeroplanes, OR Transport Category helicopters.
AEX3: Experience exercising Ministerial Authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
AEX4: Experience with remotely piloted aircraft systems.

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
-Requirement to travel to local, national and international destinations.
-Requirement to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
-Requirement to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

✈ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.
- 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.