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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a resume as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications.
It is NOT sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities. You must provide details (e.g. when, where, and how) and concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualification.
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 information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.
The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the resume 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.
Safety and Quality Assurance Inspector, Safety Services, Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD)
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What this position can offer you
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Work in a complex aviation air operation with multiple certificates and multiple clients (Canadian Coast Guard (CCG),Marine Surveillance, DND, Transport Canada)
To be part of a safety team of specialists and investigators in a safety management system.
Responsibilities include:
• Conducting investigations of incident and accidents
• Analyzing risk and recommending mitigations
• Writing reports, safety bulletins, safety newsletters
• Measuring safety performance, conducting safety audits
• Safety promotion
• Aviation Emergency Response Preparedness
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What you will be doing
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Assess emerging technologies, safety concerns and issues as they relate to Aircraft Services Operations.
Develop and deliver safety training/presentations
Organize and deliver Emergency Response exercises and drills
Provide expert technical advice, support, and recommendations to management on the handling of functional, cross-functional, high profile, sensitive and complex issues or problems.
Maintain professional pilot currency
The position is based in the ASD Headquarters at Ottawa International Airport Hangar T-58. Travel to regional ASD and CCG bases across Canada will be required.
There is currently one (1) vacancy in the team. The intent of this process is to create a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates to staff this position and/or possibly other future similar or identical positions at Transport Canada.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
✈ Education
ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
✈ Occupational Certification
OC1: Possession of one of the following:
• A valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Category, with a valid Group 1 Instrument Rating AND possession of valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);or
• A valid Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence, Helicopter Category, with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating AND possession of valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
✈ Experience
EX1: Experience in conducting or receiving aviation audits or compliance inspections either as anInspector or as an employee of an air operator.
EX2: Experience in development and presentation of safety related information.
EX3: Experience in researching and evaluating safety related equipment and procedures.
EX4: Minimum 3000 hours of Flying Time.
✈ Asset Education
AED1: Post-secondary education in one field of study: such as Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering,Safety Management, Human Factors, or other field relevant to the duties of this position
✈ Asset Occupational Certifications
AOC1: Possession of aeroplane and helicopter licences .
AOC2: Possession of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AME).
✈ Asset Experience
AEX1: Experience as an aviation safety investigator.
AEX2: Experience as an aviation safety officer.
AEX3: Experience in design, development and implementation of safety or quality systems.
✈ Operational Requirements
Willing and able to travel on occasion.
Willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Maintain Instrument Rating/Pilot Proficiency Check (IR/PPC) on one type of Aircraft Services aircraft.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
✈ Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of aviation audit or compliance inspection procedures.
K2: Knowledge of Safety Management Systems.
K3: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards (CARs).
✈ Competencies
C1: Effective interpersonal relationships
C2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C3: Judgement
C4: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C5: Discretion
✈ Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze data and summarize information.
✈ Asset Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of Quality Systems.
AK2: Knowledge of Investigation techniques.
Secret security clearance - Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout theiremployment.
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
Proof of your education and/or occupational certification will be required. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards.
Note on Asset Experience: Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.
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.