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🌟INVENTORIES
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**APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED PERIODICALLY AND REVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSTER. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT YOUR EARLIEST AVAILABILITY.**
📝APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé, a motivation letter (800 to 1200 words, maximum 2 pages, explaining what motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position) 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 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.
Please note that the screening questions and cover letter may be used to assess written communication.
📌Notes on Asset Qualifications:
- Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the asset 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.
- Definitions for significant experience and broad knowledge remain the same for assets.
As Chief of the Flight Test Division in Transport Canada’s National Aircraft Certification Branch, you will be leading a team of engineering test pilots, flight test engineers and other aeronautical engineering experts to carry out the Division’s mandate.
You will direct the planning and coordination of all flight test activities undertaken in support of all aeronautical product design approvals requiring flight test support or oversight, and on occasion act as an operational test pilot to supplement or complement staff pilots.
You will provide strategic and operational advice and formulate recommendations related to Flight Test to senior management, industry and foreign civil aviation authorities.
You will provide strategic and operational engineering flight test advice and direction on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures as they apply to aeronautical product design approval/certification and direct the provision of specialized flight test expertise to Transport Canada Civil Aviation staff members, other government departments, delegates, the aerospace industry, industry associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public.
You will manage the activities of the Flight Test Division including financial, human resource ,occupational safety and health, and other administrative requirements.
You will participate as a member of the National Aircraft Certification branch management team.
The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) position indeterminately. The position being staffed is bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB, thus, we encourage both bilingual and unilingual candidates, who are interested in becoming bilingual, to apply.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, determinate or acting basis, within Transport Canada.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "of 800 to 1200 words, maximum 2 pages, explaining what motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position."
Education
ED1:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science or in a field relevant to the duties of the position; and
• Successful completion of an engineering test pilot course recognized by Transport Canada.
OR
• Graduation with a degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada; and
• Minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.
Note on Education Requirements: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.
Occupational Certification
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - Aeroplane Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);
OR
Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
Note on Occupational Certification: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of occupational certification.
Experience
EX1: Significant experience* in aeronautical product engineering in engineering flight test of aircraft as well as one or more areas such as design, development, test, evaluation, delegation system oversight, continuing airworthiness and civil certification of aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the on-the-job flight test training and experience associated with having conducted the developmental flight test activities normally required for the design validation and certification of aircraft over a period of at least 5 years on a full-time basis.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
AEX1: Significant experience* managing professional staff in an aeronautical product engineering environment.
AEX2: Experience in civil certification of aeronautical products.
AEX3: Experience managing resources in a matrix organization or in a project management environment.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends, as required.
- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Various language requirements
Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
K1: Broad knowledge** of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by civil regulatory authorities, both domestic or foreign, that support the mandate of the division led by this position.
Note on Knowledge: **Broad refers to the depth and breadth of the knowledge associated to the flight test discipline, as well as out-of-discipline issues (e.g. related to other aeronautical engineering disciplines, aircraft operations, pilot training, international regulatory frameworks, domestic and foreign industry issues and trends, etc.) as they interface with or relate to flight test.
Key Leadership Competencies
KLC1 : Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC3: Mobilize People
KLC4: Achieve Results
Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to lead an organization.
A4: Ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate complex information, as well as developing recommendations.
Asset Knowledge
AK1: Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by the National Aircraft Certification(NAC) to support the mandate of the division led by this position.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
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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
Transport Canada continues its commitment to strengthening diversity, accessibility and inclusion through concrete actions that will reduce assessment biases and barriers and encourage more inclusive hiring practices. For example:
• Merit criteria (qualifications for the position) are established with inclusion in mind
• Assessment tools and methods are evaluated, and potential barriers are identified, removed, or mitigated
• Selection board members are diverse
• Selection board members are trained on unconscious bias via Canada School of Public ServiceCOR120 - Inclusive Hiring Practices for a Diverse Workforce
• Dedicated resource through the “Career Navigator program” to better support Canadian Indigenous applicants when they apply for positions
• Accommodations are made, when required, at each step of the process
• Documentation and communication with applicants will be accessible by default
Other Notes:
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON INVENTORIES
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◦ What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This is an automatically generated message by the system and it means that your application is available to be considered. You will be contacted if you are to be further assessed (exam/interview).
◦ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
Simply update your information in the "Personal Information" section in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of this inventory.
◦ What is the retest period?
The retest period for re-assessment within the context of this inventory is one (1) year from the date of elimination from the process. Candidates who resubmit an application to this inventory process before the retest period has elapsed, will not be considered.
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.