Delegations Manager (STREAM A) / Oversight Manager (STREAM B)

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Assessment accommodation

🌟 HOW TO APPLY

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.

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.

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Duties

The Delegations Manager (STREAM A) is responsible for:
• Planning, coordinating and supervising staff in the implementation and maintenance of Ministerial Delegation to Industry as per AWM 505 and to NAC staff
• Providing advice to Transport Canada staff, other government departments, delegates, the aviation industry, associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the processes governing aeronautical product design approval.
• Providing support and advice to the Delegation and Surveillance Division in the review of Ministerial delegates’ documented processes for design approval of aeronautical products.
• Supports the evolution of the regulatory framework by participating in international and domestic committees and working groups and by providing leadership and direction for the evolution of processes and policies governing the design approval of aeronautical products.

The Oversight Manager (STREAM B) is responsible for:
• Planning, coordinating and supervising staff in the implementation and maintenance of surveillance and oversight activities of Ministers Delegates in Industry and Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 521 Division VIII certificate holders.
• Providing advice to Transport Canada staff, other government departments, delegates, the aviation industry, associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the processes governing aeronautical product design approval.
• Supports the evolution of the regulatory framework by participating in international and domestic committees and working groups and by providing leadership and direction for the evolution of processes and policies governing the design approval of aeronautical products.

Work environment

National Aircraft Certification is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. A hybrid work policy is currently in place at Transport Canada.

National Aircraft Certification (NAC) establishes and regulates standards for aeronautical products designed and operated in Canada, and guides the aerospace industry with respect to certification in highly technical fields such as:
• aircraft design, structures, avionics;
• electrical and mechanical systems;
• power plants;
• equipment;
• engineering flight tests.

NAC is responsible for approving new and modified aeronautical products built or operated in Canada by:
• reviewing and verifying design and performance data;
• supervising and performing ground and flight tests;
• awarding Transport Canada Type Certificates;
• continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products.

The Delegations, Surveillance and Quality Division works in collaboration with Industry and other Divisions within NAC to administer the following programs. The ability to work independently as well as teams is required on a daily basis. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously requires individuals to be highly organized, and able to deal with potentially challenging situations.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 positions on an indeterminate basis, one Delegations Manager and one Oversight Manager. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions in the future at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

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

Degree equivalency

Experience

FOR BOTH STREAMS:

EX1: Significant* experience in the design, development, test, evaluation or certification of aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
EX2: Experience in applying type certificate or supplemental type certificate level regulations in the field of civil aviation regulatory design standards. For example, the application of the Canadian Airworthiness Manual or CAR 521, or U.S. 14 CFR Parts 21 through 39, EASA Part 21 and aircraft Certification Specifications, or other civil equivalents.
EX3: Experience in project management.

*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

FOR BOTH STREAMS:

AEX1: Experience managing staff in a technical environment.
AEX2: Experience leading facilitation to resolve disagreements among stakeholders.
AEX3: Experience in one or more of the following areas, relevant to the position being staffed:
• Fixed Wing-General Aviation
• Fixed Wing-Large Commercial Transport
• Fixed Wing-Executive Transport
• Powerplants/Aircraft Appliances/Supplemental Type Certificates
• Rotorcraft/Airships/Balloons

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

FOR BOTH STREAMS:

K1: Knowledge of civil type certification regulations, policies and procedures related to civil approval of Canadian and Foreign state of design aircraft.
K2: Knowledge of engineering principles and current technology related to aeronautical products.
K3: Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management in a matrix environment.

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Values and Ethics: Serving through integrity and respect.
KLC2: Strategic Thinking: Innovating through analysis and ideas.
KLC3: Management Excellence: Delivering through action management, people management and financial management.
KLC4: Engagement: Mobilizing people, organizations, partners.

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to follow directions.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
-Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. Assets may also be invoked at any time of the process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A written test, interview and reference checks may be administered. It is the candidate's responsibility to arrange travel should they be invited to attend an assessment.

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.