Director, Sept-Iles Airport

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Duties

- Manages the resources for the day-to-day operation, safety and serviceability of all airport facilities for the air carriers, general aviation, other tenants and the public.
- Managing the site emergency response and safety programs.
- Implements and monitors a security program according to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 PART 6 for Class 3 Aerodromes.
- Manages the maintenance of all airport systems, physical plant and mobile assets in accordance with the principles of the lifecycle management.
- Manages the airport human and financial resources.
- Implements and monitors the delivery of the airport Safety Management System (SMS) program.

Work environment

Starting April 1, 2023, all federal employees will be required to work from a Government of Canada workplace at least two to three times per week, or 40% to 60% of their regular schedule. At Transport Canada (TC), this means we work at a worksite at least eight days during a four-week period. Worksites include, but are not limited to, spaces such as TC approved worksites and collaborative spaces; Locations where TC inspectors conduct their work inspections or locations of stakeholder activities and meetings as well as Government of Canada touchdown and collaborative spaces.

Intent of the process

This selection process aims to staff the position of Airport Manager on an indeterminate basis. This position is located at the airport in Sept-Îles, Quebec, and duties must be completed from this location. The appointee will need to be able to work from the airport at least two or three times per week, or 40% to 60% of their normal schedule. More frequent attendance at work may be required.

A pool of candidates, either fully or partially qualified, may be established to meet current and future needs of 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
- A degree from a recognized secondary education institution or an acceptable combination of studies, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in developing working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in the application or interpretation of legislation, policy, regulations, directives or standards.
- Experience in managing issues and making strategic recommendations and presenting briefing materials to managers or directors.
- Experience in managing a budget.
- Experience in the supervision of staff.

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

EDUCATION
- A degree from a recognized post-secondary education institution.

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the airport sector.
- Experience with Safety Management Systems.
- Experience in transportation security.
- Experience in emergency response or planning involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in project management of capital projects

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Create vision and strategy
- Mobilize people
- Uphold integrity and respect
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve results

ABILITIES
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Vehicle Operations Permit (AVOP).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiotelephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate (endorsed aeronautical).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to work overtime and standby hours, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

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

• No acknowledgment of receipt of applications will be sent to applicants.

• Transport Canada will contact applicants once the screening process is complete.

• Please ensure that your email address is included on your application for correspondence purposes. Applicants are responsible for providing accurate contact information and updating it as necessary. They should also make sure to provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block such emails). Failure to respond to communications may result in the rejection of the application.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• Candidates may be required to meet asset qualifications and/or organizational needs depending on the requirements of the specific position to be staffed.

• Successful candidates must meet these conditions of employment and maintain them for the duration of their employment.

• A variety of tools and methods could be used in the assessment of candidates which include, for example, written exams, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. Also, all of the information gathered throughout the selection process, from the time the application is submitted until the end of the process, could be used to assess candidates.

• Random and/or top-down selection and/or other volume management methods may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the evaluation process.

• No acknowledgment of receipt of applications will be sent to applicants.

• Transport Canada will contact applicants once the screening process is complete.

• Please ensure that your email address is included on your application for correspondence purposes. Applicants are responsible for providing accurate contact information and updating it as necessary. They should also make sure to provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block such emails). Failure to respond to communications may result in the rejection of the application.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• Candidates may be required to meet asset qualifications and/or organizational needs depending on the requirements of the specific position to be staffed.

• Successful candidates must meet these conditions of employment and maintain them for the duration of their employment.

• A variety of tools and methods could be used in the assessment of candidates which include, for example, written exams, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. Also, all of the information gathered throughout the selection process, from the time the application is submitted until the end of the process, could be used to assess candidates.

• Random and/or top-down selection and/or other volume management methods may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the evaluation process.

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.