Duties
This is a non-exhaustive list of duties associated with the position and may vary depending on Division:
1. Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and manages the oversight of Ministerial delegation granted to enterprises, organizations and individuals within the service areas.
2. Manages the provision of specialized engineering expertise to support the evolution of the regulatory framework by the Standards Branch by participating in international and domestic committees and working groups, and by providing leadership and direction for the evolution of policies and processes governing the approval or continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products.
3. As a subject matter expert in airworthiness of aeronautical products, leads professional engineering staff conducting oversight of approved organizations including DARs, DAOs, AEOs, aircraft owners, operators, certificate holders, and foreign airworthiness authorities, culminating in the approval of aeronautical product designs, design changes, mandatory continuing airworthiness actions or alternative means of compliance; communicate with individuals and senior managers of organizations, enterprises and other government agencies on all aspects of the National Aircraft Certification program.
4. Manages and directly supervises assigned human, financial and material resources, as well as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and administrative requirements; as required, leads / participates in multidisciplinary teams; and participates in Division management team efforts.
Work environment
Who is Transport Canada?
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation. What does that mean? We inspect airplanes, ensure railways operate safely and set the rules for ports and airports. We also support new technologies and test them while promoting sustainable transportation such as electric vehicles. These are examples of the work achieved at Transport Canada where we value professional excellence, teamwork, diversity, and mutual respect.
At Transport Canada, we support your growth! We will help you develop valuable skills and offer opportunities to achieve organizational, professional, and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Where is the job?
The successful candidate will report to the Aircraft Certification office located at 159 Cleopatra Drive, Ottawa, ON. However, employees have the option to work from the Cleopatra location in Ottawa or a new building planned to open soon in St. Laurent, QC. They will be working in an office environment and will have the opportunity to work remotely 1 day a week under the Treasury Board Secretariat policy. On occasion, there may be a requirement to travel for work to perform the duties of the position.
Intent of the process
The immediate intent of the process is to staff one position immediately.
The position being staffed is bilingual imperative CBC/CBC or a bilingual non-imperative CBC/CBC; thus, we encourage unilingual candidates who are interested in becoming bilingual to .
This may result in the creation of a pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates within Transport Canada, and it is anticipated that more needs will arise. This pool may be used for staff in similar positions with various tenures.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
Applicants are encouraged to online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If something is preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of ing for this employment opportunity.
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!
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 .
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 demonstrate 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.
➡️Only those who pass the initial screening will be invited for further assessment. You will receive notification if you are screened out of the process.
➡️Please note any information provided on your application, including resume and answers to questions, may be validated by a reference check at any stage in the process.
➡️You must complete the assessment independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
➡️You must provide proof of your education credentials upon request.
➡️Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) (French or English) of their choice.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education / Occupational Certification
Education
ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
AND/OR
Occupational Certification
OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
Note:
The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience
EX1: Significant* experience in design, development, testing or certification of aircraft powerplant systems.
EX2: Experience providing technical advice and recommendations to senior management (Director level and up) on engineering-related issues.
EX3: Experience in developing and maintaining consultative and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, including technical teams, consultants and/or contractors in a regulated engineering environment.
Definition:
- Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience working on a wide range of activities associated with the full-time performance of the duties for a minimum of 6 years. At least one (1) year of this experience must have been attained in the last three (3) years.
Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of aeronautical products design and type certification as it applies to aircraft powerplant systems.
Key Leadership Competencies
KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC3: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC4: Mobilize people
KLC5: Achieve Results
Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
*Your responses to this ability will be assessed throughout your application*
A3: Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options and solutions.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.
Learn more about employment equity.
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