Senior Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

*** 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 department or 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

Aircraft Certification Standards performs a diversified and varied number of tasks that includes continuously analyzing the current Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Standards, and Advisory and Guidance Materials as they relate to the aircraft certification function, developing rulemaking that improves aviation safety, and promoting the efficient and sustainable use of aviation as part of Canada's transportation system.

Aircraft Certification Standards interfaces with National Aircraft Certification Branch, including the Regional Aircraft Certification Offices, to assist in the development and documentation of the certification basis to be applied during aeronautical product certification. This includes the development and issuance of Special Conditions-Airworthiness, to address novel or unusual features, and Exemptions as may be necessary. Aircraft Certification Standards Senior Engineers also research issues related to aeronautical product safety, aircraft and engine environmental emissions as well as aircraft equipment technical specifications, participate in the development and implementation of various bilateral agreements and arrangements established with foreign countries or authorities, and develop advisory and guidance material (including training) related to current aircraft certification processes and design requirements.

Aircraft Certification Standards personnel actively participate in the international harmonization processes. This is done through membership in committees and working groups, such as those set up by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and by foreign airworthiness authorities, such as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) positions indeterminately with a BBB/BBB or 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.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. aeronautical engineering).

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (e.g. aeronautical engineering).

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.

Note 2: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Significant* experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of aeronautical products.

Experience in the development of regulations or standards or guidance materials** related to engineering activities.

Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material** related to engineering activities.

Experience in researching technical issues and developing policy discussions related to engineering activities.

*Significant is defined as having three or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

**Regulations or standards or guidance materials may include, in addition to government regulations, standards or guidance material, internal company standards and/or guidance material, staff processes, etc., or standards development with standards organizations such as RTCA, SAE, ASTM, etc.

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

Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.

Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally several times per year.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
A pool with various language requirements will be created

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles and current technology related to the certification of aeronautical products.

Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
Thinking Things Through – Innovating through analysis and ideas
Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
Excellence Through Results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze, interpret and explain airworthiness requirements.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of applying for this employment opportunity.

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.