Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI), Airworthiness - Inventory

About the position

Duties
As a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, you will contribute to the safety of Canada’s aviation system by administering and enforcing regulatory requirements, assessing risks, and supporting a systems-based approach to aviation safety oversight.

The duties and responsibilities of Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors include, but are not limited to, the following:
✔ Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and responds to their evolving needs.
✔ Exercise sound judgment and take timely, decisive action in complex situations, while leveraging collaboration and facilitation skills to support behavioural change and foster expertise in client-centered service delivery.
✔ Exercises assigned responsibilities in compliance with departmental delegation authorities, policies, and applicable legislation.
✔ Work under pressure to identify actual or potential conflicts and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
✔ Accountable for making decisions that have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of Canadians.

Work environment
📢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔: 𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. 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, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system. We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance. Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups. *Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Intent of the process
📢 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 Civil Aviation Branch. 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.✔ Please be advised that this inventory will be used to help staff 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴) positions when they become available.✔ Please note that if you have previously participated to the 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴) 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝟮𝟯-𝗠𝗢𝗧-𝗘𝗔-𝗛𝗥𝗦-𝟬𝟰𝟳𝟭𝟴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮, your results may be applied to the current selection process. This will be confirmed during the assessment stage of the selection process. You are required to apply to this inventory to be considered.

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.
❗❗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
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𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook). ❌ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my resume. ✅ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant, it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs. During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses, and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc. As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
_______________________________________________________________ ⇒ The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The resume may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information. Please note your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application. ⇒ 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. ⇒ Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing. ⇒ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application. ⇒ Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

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🔐𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧🔐
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✔ Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
✔ Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
✔ Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.
✔ Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.
✔ Willing and able to travel within the region (quarterly), nationally (usually annually) or internationally (rarely).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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🎓𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🎓
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𝗘𝗗𝟭: A secondary school diploma (high school) or employer-approved alternatives (see 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭).

𝗔𝗡𝗗A successful completion of post-secondary education with a diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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🧾𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡🧾
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For 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗜), 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 positions, candidates require the possession of:
𝗢𝗖𝟭: Valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence.

𝗔𝗡𝗗/𝗢𝗥For 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴) positions, candidates require the possession of:
𝗢𝗖𝟮: A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence 𝗢𝗥 an aviation related college diploma/university degree, or an acceptable combination of education, aviation experience and aviation related training.

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📝 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘📝
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𝗘𝗫𝟭: Recent* experience working as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with Certifying Authority in a Canadian Maintenance or Manufacturing Organization, including the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations while demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility.

*𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁: experience acquired within the last 7 years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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🎯𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦🎯
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𝗖𝗢𝟭: Demonstrating integrity and respect
𝗖𝗢𝟮: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
𝗖𝗢𝟯: Working effectively with others
𝗖𝗢𝟰: Thinking things through
𝗖𝗢𝟱: Digital Literacy

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💡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦💡
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𝗔𝟭: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
𝗔𝟮: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
𝗔𝟯: Ability to interpret and apply the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Standards that relate to the maintenance and the manufacture of aeronautical products.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - -
→ English essential
→ Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
→ Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

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📝 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 📝
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𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟭: Experience in one or more of the following:
✔ Rotorcraft operations (Airline, Air Taxi or Recreational Aircraft),
✔ Fixed wing operations (Airline, Air Taxi or Recreational Aircraft),
✔ Manufacturing,
✔ Avionics Maintenance and Repair,
✔ Non-Destructive Testing, and/or
✔ Repair or modifications of structures (sheet metal, tubular, composite, etc.).

𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟮: Experience in the supervision or management of quality programs that include quality control and/or quality assurance systems. 𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟯: Experience in the supervision or management of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

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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

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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.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Stéphanie Bourque, Human Resources Advisor - Staffing
Email address: [email protected]

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