Helicopter Pilot

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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 out-standing 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.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to establish a fully qualified pool of candidates that may be used to fill similar or identical positions with various tenures (Indeterminate and/or Specified Period) depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Education

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma; or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence.

Have a Group 4 Instrument Rating.

Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Operators Licence (endorsed Aeronautical).

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 and Slinging operations.

Note: "Significant" will be evaluated in regard to amount and complexity of work performed. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application.

"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

Education

First Aid Training and Certificate

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter

Bell 212 endorsement

Bell 412 endorsement

Bell 429 endorsement

Night Endorsement

Experience

Recent experience as pilot-in-command on Bell 212 helicopters.

Recent experience as pilot-in-command on Bell 412 helicopters.

Recent experience as pilot-in-command on Bell 429 helicopters.

Experience in mountain operations.

Experience in coastal operations.

Experience in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

Experience in Arctic flying.

Experience in Shipboard/ Off shore Platform operations.

"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
Official Language Proficiency

Positions to be staffed have various language requirements or various linguistic profiles: (Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB, English Essential, French Essential, etc.).

Note that linguistic requirements are job specific and are independently determined by the geographical location and functions of the positions. Proficiency in the second language will be assessed where required.

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 rotorcraft aerodynamics.

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.

Key Leadership Competency

Values and Ethics

Employee Level:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp#employee

Personal Suitability

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Client Service Orientation

Judgment

Flexibility

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

Organizational Needs

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given 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

Willing and able to complete Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored mandatory Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress (HUET) Training.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willing and able to spend up to 6 weeks, continuous, away from base aboard ship.

Willing and able to be tasked on short notice for trips of shorter duration away from base.

Willing and able to work overtime.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.