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.
🚩*** INSTRUCTIONS ***🚩
You must provide a complete application file, including a resume as well as answers to the screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria relating to the education, occupational certification and experience mentioned in 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 department or organization where the experience was obtained;
2. Title of position held and length of time (including dates) during which you performed the duties;
3. Specific details relating to tasks, projects or achievements demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
You can refer to the notes at the bottom of this advertisement to find additional important information regarding your application to this inventory.
📢 TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!
We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!
Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of all Canadians. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system in Canada.
TC has a lot to offer:
👉Competitive salaries with annual increases;
👉Continuous learning and career advancement;
👉Civil Aviation Inspectors in the AO-CAI group are eligible to receive an extra duty allowance of $8427.00 per year (under review). Subject to eligibility requirements.
👉Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life; and
👉Advantageous pension regime and other benefits
• Develops, implements and manages aviation safety oversight plans (including assessments, validations, audits and inspections) for individuals, enterprises, organizations and Minister’s delegates.
• Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR’s), and manages the oversight of Ministerial delegation to others.
• Manages the research, identification, assessment and documentation of risks to safety, and recommends and implements potential risk management solutions and approaches.
• As a subject matter expert in flight operations, communicates with individuals, including Accountable Executives, senior managers and representatives of enterprises and other organizations on all aspects of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program.
• Identifies cross-functional issues of interest to other internal and external stakeholders and engages subject matter experts from a variety of areas regionally, nationally and internationally to deliver the Civil Aviation oversight program.
• Oversees the horizontal integration of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program, managed holistically through multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management model.
• Influences, integrates and promotes governmental, departmental and Civil Aviation key priorities, commitments and initiatives across technical specialties.
• Maintains pilot qualifications for operational duties; and maintains Professional Aviation Currency by flying Transport Canada and industry aircraft and/or through simulator programs.
There is a need to staff positions at the Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga locations on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Transport Canada at various locations, with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment, deployment), and various conditions of employment, which may vary according to the position to be staffed. The pool may be used to staff positions with various language/linguistic profiles and security requirements.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
• A secondary school diploma (high school) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
Possession of at least one of the following:
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience as a pilot with a commercial Air Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations Part 7 Operator or foreign equivalent), Canadian Private Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations 604), Canadian Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.
• Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes OR Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in medium or heavy category helicopters.
*Recent is defined as within the last 7 years.
** Significant is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in flight training, such as holding a class 1 flight instructor rating (aeroplane or helicopter), experience as a training pilot, experience as a Class 1 aerobatics, experience working at flight training unit or experience conducting training lessons.
• Experience in an air operator leadership position (e.g. Chief Pilot, Operations Manager, Standards Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager).
• Holds or has held a Transport Canada, Canadian military, or foreign equivalent, delegation such as Pilot Examiner (PE) or Approved Check Pilot (ACP).
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Working effectively with others.
• Thinking things through.
• Digital Literacy.
ABILITIES:
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards (such as the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Willing and able to travel to regional, national (generally annually) and international destinations (rarely).
• Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
• Willing and able to work in an environment with potential hazards (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards) while equipped with appropriate protective equipment.
• Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.
• Secret security clearance.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
• Must hold and maintain a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence or a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence, as applicable.
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
👉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.
👉Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.
👉In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews, and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
👉Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.
👉Please clearly identify for which location(s) you are submitting an application.
👉Communications for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to time sensitive correspondence may result in elimination from this process.
👉Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in the application.
👉Proof of education will be required. Candidates will be asked to provide their proof of education at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at:
https://www.cicic.ca.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON INVENTORIES
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👉Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential qualifications at the time you submit your application. If you do not meet the required qualification, you will receive a message "Application rejected at screening" after submitting your application. If you have incorrectly indicated "No" to a screening question, you can retrieve your application and update your response(s).
👉What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.
👉What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 180 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 30 days before your application expires. If you do not take any action, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.
👉My personal information has changed, what should I do?
You can 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 6 months from the most recent date of elimination from the process.
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.