We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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.
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.
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada. If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!
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🌟IMPORTANT🌟
Please note that the applications will be reviewed periodically before the closing period of the advertisement. There are currently vacancies in the team that need to be filled and our intention is to pull the first set of applications for review on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
📢 How does this work?
Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”.
Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
➡️For more information, please see details in the Other Information (notes) at the bottom of this page.
Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is located at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport at 200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON.
The intent of this process will initially be used to staff at least three (3) indeterminate English Essential positions.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures at Transport Canada across Canada. This selection process could also result in term appointments (temporary full-time).
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
✈️EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school diploma and
ED2: Completion of a post-secondary training program in avionics maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
✈️OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, Category E.
✈️EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant and recent experience as an E license Aircraft Maintenance Engineer maintaining, modifying and installing avionics equipment and systems while exercising the associated ACA privileges.
*Significant and recent experience is defined as at least two years relevant working experience within the last three years.
✈️KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems.
K2: Knowledge of acceptable methods, techniques and practices related to avionics installations and repairs.
✈️COMPETENCIES
C1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships
C2: Client Service Orientation
C3: Showing Initiative and Being-Action Oriented
C4: Dependability
✈️ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to efficiently analyze and rectify aircraft defects to approved standards.
✈️OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willing and able to travel via commercial airlines within North America and on-board ASD and client aircraft during operational roles, and for movement in support of ASD and client operations.
OR2: Willing and able to work in various positions on aircraft and in the hanger (standing, kneeling, lying and sitting), as well as crawling in confined spaces and climbing and working from elevated maintenance stands to perform aircraft maintenance.
OR3: Willing and able to work shift/rotational schedules including evenings and weekends.
OR4: Willing and able to work overtime during the week or weekends on short notice.
OR5: Willing and able to assist with the moving, cleaning, fueling and preparation for inspection of aircraft.
OR6: Willing and able to support the base in day-to-day duties i.e. technical library, stores records, tool calibration and hangar cleaning.
English essential
Information on language requirements
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
✈️EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION
AEX1: Training and/or experience maintaining Avionics/Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bell 429, Bell 412EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407.
AEX2: Training and/or experience maintaining Avionics/Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bombardier Challenger CL 601 & CL604 Series, Beechcraft King Air C-90A De-Havilland Dash-8 100 Series, De Havilland Dash-7.
AEX3: Training and/or experience in maintaining various aircraft communication (including SATCOM), navigation, instrument, autoflight and flight following systems.
AEX4: Training and/or experience maintaining and overhauling NiCad and lead acid type aircraft batteries.
AEX5: Training and/or experience installing and/or modifying existing Avionics/Electrical systems in fixed wing and/or rotary wing aircraft.
✈️ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Due to national staffing controls that are in place with a goal to align the TC workforce with future-year salary affordability, Indeterminate TC employees that are qualified may be hired first until the staffing controls are lifted.
Secret security clearance
✈️OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid passport.
• Possession of Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A).
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
📢 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 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.
➡️You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore, if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.
➡️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.
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.