Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI), Air Traffic Services

About the position

Duties
As a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety of Canada’s air navigation system. You will oversee compliance with the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) by assessing operations, identifying risks, and working closely with industry and government partners.

Your responsibilities include:
👉Planning and conducting aviation safety oversight activities such as inspections, audits, assessments, and validations.
👉Exercising delegated Ministerial authority and overseeing delegated authorities.
👉Identifying, assessing, and documenting aviation safety risks, and recommending effective risk‑management solutions.
👉Reviewing operational and technical documentation, evaluating performance, and preparing briefing notes and correspondence.
👉Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, industry representatives, and internal and external partners.
👉Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a nationally integrated aviation safety oversight program.
👉Supporting and promoting Transport Canada and Government of Canada priorities across technical and operational domains.This role combines analytical work with real‑world operational exposure and meaningful influence on aviation safety.

Work environment
Transport Canada employs more than 6,000 dedicated public servants across Canada, all working toward a safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation system.

We offer:
✔ An open, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
✔ Competitive compensation and benefits.
✔ Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.The position is based at 330 Spark Street (Tower C), Ottawa, in the heart of the downtown core steps from shops, restaurants, gyms, Parliament Hill, and directly connected to the Lyon LRT station through underground pathways.Work is typically performed in an office or telework environment, with periodic travel locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally or internationally. Some duties involve operational settings such as area control centres, air traffic control towers, aircraft hangars, and airport environments, under varying conditions.

Intent of the process
✈️𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔:
→ 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨
→ 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨

📢 This is an inventory. The purpose of this continuous recruitment inventory is to create and maintain a pool of applications for future staffing needs within Transport Canada’s National Operations Directorate. As positions become available, candidates may be selected from the inventory, and those who meet the required qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.When a selection process is conducted, a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with varying employment durations, language requirements, and security clearance levels.For further details regarding inventories, please refer to the "Other Information" section of this advertisement: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1978848&toggleLanguage=en

Important messages
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.
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.

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📝𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬📝
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• A résumé
• Proof of occupational certification
• Responses to screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and any asset qualifications𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧:
Generic statements like “I meet the qualifications” are not enough. Provide specific examples including:
1. Name of the department or 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.
Your résumé must support your responses. Incomplete applications may be rejected.➡️ Consult the "𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣" section for more details.𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡The 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🌟 Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility are important to us at Transport Canada 🌟At Transport Canada, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada. We believe that a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace where different perspectives are valued leads to better outcomes for Canadians.We welcome talent from all backgrounds, including diverse races, ethnicities, religions, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, education levels, and veteran status. Your unique experiences help shape the services we deliver.We especially encourage members of equity-seeking groups women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized communities to self-declare during the application process.
To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html .𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
1️⃣ Click Apply Online;
2️⃣ Complete the Employment Equity section;
3️⃣ Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
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📣 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢📣
——————————————————• For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by 𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
• Meet the essential qualifications to be considered. Additional qualifications may apply depending on the role.
• Conditions of employment must be met and maintained throughout your time at Transport Canada.
• Assessment methods may include written tests, interviews, reference checks, and more.
• Volume management strategies like random or top-down selection may be used.
• You can apply in your preferred official language English or French.Thank you / Merci / Ekosani / Miigwech / Meegwetch / Mahseecho/ Mutna / Wopida / Hei Hei / Marci Cho / ᖁᐊᓇᖅᑯᑎᑦ / Quanaqqutit /ᓇᑯᕐᒦᒃ (Nakurmik) / Nakummek / Qujannamiik / Qujanaq /Kukwstsétsemc / Woliwon / Woliwun / Wela’lin

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

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𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
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✔ Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license & a Canadian passport.
✔ Willing and able to work overtime on short notice on an ad hoc basis.
✔ Willing and able to travel within Canada and/or abroad, on an ad hoc basis.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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🎓𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (see Note 1)🎓
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Successful completion of a training program recognized by Transport Canada in air traffic control;

𝗢𝗥Successful completion of a training program recognized by Transport Canada in Area of air traffic control, Oceanic air traffic control, and/or Terminal air traffic control.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: International education must be assessed for Canadian equivalency. Please visit the Canadian Centre for International Credentials website for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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🧾𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡🧾
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Possession of an Air Traffic Controller license issued by Transport Canada;

𝗢𝗥Possession of an Air Traffic Controller license issued by the Department of National Defence.

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💼𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘💼
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EX1: Significant* experience in the delivery or support of air traffic control services.
EX2: Experience in writing, reviewing and analyzing technical documents, manuals or reports.

*Significant experience is defined as rich and diverse experience. The number, complexity, and diversity of tasks on a regular basis, as well as the level of autonomy, will be taken into account.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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🧠 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘🧠
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K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) related to the provision of air navigation services.
K2: Knowledge of the rules, standards, and procedures of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) applicable to air traffic management in Canadian and international airspace.
K3: Knowledge of the classification and structure of Canadian airspace.
K4: Knowledge of the principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
K5: Knowledge of the Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act (CANSCA).

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🤝𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦🤝
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CC1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC2: Thinking things through
CC3: Working effectively with others
CC4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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💬𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦💬
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A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing (see📝).
📝 The answers submitted on your application and your resume will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English essential or bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

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⭐𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡⭐
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AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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⭐𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡⭐
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AOC1: Possession of any additional air traffic control ratings issued by Transport Canada.
AOC2: Possession of any additional air traffic control ratings issued by the Department of National Defence.

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⭐𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘⭐
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AEX1: Significant* experience in the planning, development and operation of Canadian national or international air traffic services.
*A Significant experience is defined by:
•the number of relevant activities or responsibilities;
•the complexity of the tasks performed;
•the diversity of operational contexts encountered.

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𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦
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Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on 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.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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 apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

Self Declaring: Check out this link!
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada

Hiring organization contact

Name: Jenna Davis, Human Resources Assistant
Email address: [email protected]

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