Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Technical Program & Evaluation

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Transport Canada, Civil Aviation, is the federal body that oversees the Canadian aviation industry and the regulatory framework in which aviation operates. Civil Aviation has approximately 1300 staff distributed between the Ottawa headquarters and offices in each of the five regions across Canada.

Civil Aviation supports aviation safety in this large and diverse system through its national aviation safety program, using a regulatory framework and oversight program. As part of our oversight activities, we verify that the aviation industry complies with the regulatory framework through certifications, assessments, validations, inspections, and enforcement.

The persons selected will have the exciting opportunity to increase their experience and expertise in our collaborative work environment. We look forward to hearing from you!

*** 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 will 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

As part of this exciting team, the Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Technical Program Evaluation and Coordination (TPEC) is responsible for:

• Maintaining applicable aviation safety Regulations, standards, and guidance documentation by
reviewing and amending them, as required.
• Developing training and promotional material to promote aviation safety and education.
• Engaging with regulatory partners, safety agencies and associations
• Contributing to and implementing aviation safety standards and guidance documentation while
engaging with various international civil aviation safety organizations.
• Support other projects for the Safety Promotion and Education team, as well as more broadly
supporting the work of the TPEC division.

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 (2) position indeterminately with a BBB/BBB or an English essential linguistic profile.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and various linguistic profiles with Transport Canada.

Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and/or women may be selected for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

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 other acceptable combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX 1: Experience working in the aviation sector or industry.
EX 2: Experience analyzing, developing, reviewing and/or delivering training on safety policies, programs and procedures.
EX 3: Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. other groups, units, branches departments, other government organizations, the private sector, or interest group associations).

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Post-secondary education in the field related to aviation or aviation management.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in development of training programs in an aviation environment.
AEX2: Experience in developing and/or applying risk management concepts and principles.
AEX3: Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) and/or State Safety Program (SSP) regulatory framework, principles, and requirements.
AEX4: Experience in project management, in event planning and/or public engagement activities
AEX5: Experience developing written reports related to regulatory oversight or compliance.
AEX6: Experience working or engaging with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or other civil aviation authorities.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
- English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of current and emerging issues relating to aviation safety in Canada and internationally.
K2: Knowledge of Transport Canada Civil Aviation guidance material, regulations and/or standards.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Values and Ethics
C2: Engagement
C3: Excellence through results
C4: Thinking things through

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing including preparing, revising and updating written material.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

- Willingness to occasionally travel (by car, rail and air).
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

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

- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.

*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

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!

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.

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.