Helicopter Pilot

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

This helicopter pilot position has a vital role as part of a team providing essential services to support the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) helicopter operation. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize in an operational environment ensuring that 'safety comes first'. The individual must have excellent inter-personal skills, be able to communicate effectively, and recognize the requirement to work as a member of a team to provide outstanding client service. The main duties of the pilot position are to support CCG operations through a variety of flying activities from shore bases and CCG icebreakers

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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 one permanent position of Helicopter Pilot in Quebec City, Québec.

A pool of candidates, either fully or partially qualified, may be established for future needs at Transport Canada, Quebec Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

👨‍🎓 EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

🏅 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter Category
- Possession of a Group 4 Instrument Rating.
- Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
- Night Endorsement (Or not restricted to day only)

🚁 EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3000 hours on turbine Helicopters.
- Minimum of 2000 hours of pilot-in-command in Helicopters.
- Significant* and recent** experience in Vertical Reference Slinging operations.

*Significant will be evaluated in regard to amount and complexity of work performed.
**Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

💡 KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards as they apply to Helicopter operations.
- Knowledge of sling equipment, rigging procedures and techniques used for vertical reference external load operations.
- Knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) as they apply to Helicopter Operations.

📋 ABILITIES
- Ability to operate to/from remote helicopter landing pads, often in confined areas.
- Ability to coordinate and plan activities in response to various client requests.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

👉🏾 PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgment
- Client service orientation
- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Working effectively with others

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Mountain Flying Course.
- First Aid Training and Certificate.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter License
- B412 endorsement
- B429 endorsement

EXPERIENCE
- Recent* experience as pilot-in-command on Bell 212 helicopters.
- Experience in IFR operations.
- Experience in Helicopter coastal mountain flying.
- Experience in Arctic flying.
- Experience in Shipboard/Flight Deck.

*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Shipboard and Offshore operations including vertical reference.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- May be tasked on short notice for trips of shorter duration away from base.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

- Secret security clearance.
- Required to complete Underwater Emergency Egress Training provided by Transport Canada Aircraft Services.
- Required to spend up to 6 weeks, continuous, away from base aboard ship.

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

• 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. 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 the 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.

• Candidates who have completed studies abroad must have their certificates and/or diplomas evaluated according to Canadian educational standards. This will provide proof of Canadian equivalence when applying for a job within the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials provides support to individuals seeking to have their credentials and professional qualifications assessed by directing them to appropriate organizations. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials can be contacted through its website: http://www.cicdi.ca.

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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.