Technical Team Lead, Flight Operations

Technical Team Lead, Flight Operations - ANTICIPATORY

Reference number: MOT24J
Selection process number: 24-MOT-EA-HRS-06593 Transport Canada - Civil Aviation
Abbotsford (British Columbia), Kelowna (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Vancouver (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)
AO-CAI-04
Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified period
$120,741 to $141,688

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Closing date: 24 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

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.

Duties

1. Develops, implements and manages aviation safety oversight plans (including assessments, validations, audits and inspections) for individuals, enterprises, organizations and Minister's delegates.
2. 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.
3. Manages the research, identification, assessment and documentation of risks to safety, and recommends and implements potential risk management solutions and approaches.
4. As a subject matter expert in flight operations, airspace and aerodromes, 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.
5. 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.
6. Oversees the horizontal integration of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program, managed holistically through multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management model.
7. Influences, integrates and promotes governmental, departmental and Civil Aviation key priorities, commitments and initiatives across technical specialties.
8. 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 as a member of the Regional Operations Division Management Team.
9. Maintains pilot qualifications for operational duties; and maintains Professional Aviation Currency by flying Transport Canada and industry aircraft and/or through simulator programs.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE

Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at Transport Canada

Transport Canada seeks and values talent from a wide range of communities, identities and backgrounds. These include race, ethnicity, religion, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, education, veteran status, and more. The interaction between these factors has a positive influence on how you, as an employee, help us develop, implement, and deliver the services and benefits we provide.

We welcome members of equity seeking groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity seeking group members. If you are a member of the groups indicated in the Employment Equity Act, we invite you to self-declare during this process. These groups include women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a racialized communities.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website:

How to complete a self-declaration ↓↓
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section.
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form.

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 well being 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.

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada's diverse and inclusive family. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build a stronger Transport Canada for the future. We look forward to hearing from you

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Transport Canada. The immediate intent of this process is to staff in Vancouver, BC.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma secondary school education, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical;

• Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence; and

• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

OR

• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical;

• Possession of 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; and

• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in managing or supervising a team or workforce.
Significant* experience in Civil Aviation inspection and/or oversight activities.
Significant* experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally acquired over a period of one year.

MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME:
Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes;

OR

Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in medium or heavy category helicopters.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilizing People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

Oral and written communication.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Degree or diploma in Aviation Management.

Experience in Aerodromes and related inspection activities.
Experience in monitoring or inspection of safety programs.
Experience in responding to public interest and contentious issues.
Experience in financial and human resources management.
Experience in dealing with operational issues and managing a complex and/or decentralized organization.
Experience dealing with sensitive issues and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.
Experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships.
Experience applying risk management concepts and principles.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must hold a valid Provincial/Territorial driver's license.
Possession and maintenance of a valid passport.
Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and on weekends as required.
Willingness and ability to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).
Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical.
Possess and maintain one of the following:

• Valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical); or

• Valid Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Other information

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.

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