Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - INVENTORY

Reference number: MOT25J-131195-000237
Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-05504

Transport Canada- Aircraft Services
Prince Rupert (British Columbia)
EG-06
$86,801 to $109,119

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Closing date: 16 June 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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Duties

- Complete maintenance tasks using all required tools and material to complete the tasks for the bases assigned aircraft.
- Conduct scheduled aircraft inspections in accordance with approved procedures.
- Troubleshoot and rectify unscheduled aircraft unserviceabilities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Exercise and document in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's) and the Aircraft Service Directorate (ASD) Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) the nature and extent of all maintenance conducted on Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) aircraft in the appropriate technical records.
- Certify maintenance release for all maintenance tasks that the individual either completed or supervised.
- Work with pilots, Coast Guard personnel, ASD HQ personnel to manage and schedule maintenance operations.
- Submit safety and service difficulty issues to the Safety Management System in a clear and concise manner.
- Liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) personnel to solicit clarification regarding maintenance procedures when not clear or published.
- Support ASD’s QA assurance programme by participating in and addressing observations in order to support the continuous improvement of ASD’s maintenance practices.
- Maintain an AME licence, obtain and maintain ASD Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA), maintain Health Canada fitness level to sail aboard CCG vessels, obtain and maintain helicopter underwater egress training (HUET) certification, and be capable of deploying independently to support single aircraft operations.

Work environment

Transport Canada (TC) 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. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of 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

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

Intent of the process

Preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate membership of one of the following Employment Equity groups (self‑declaration): women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or members of visible minorities.

An essentially assessed pool and/or a partially assessed pool may be established. This process may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

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

Education

- Successful completion of a recognized post‑secondary school program in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Occupational Certification

- Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer category Licence M1 and/or M2.

Experience

- Recent* and significant** experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, category M1 and/or M2, maintaining rotary‑wing aircraft.

* Recent is defined as within the last 4 years.
** Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Further qualifications (assessment later)

Competencies

- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action‑oriented

Abilities

- Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Asset experience

- Maintenance type training and/or experience maintaining one or more of the following aircraft types: Bell 412, Bell 429.

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

Operational requirements

- Willingness and ability to undertake training to maintain or upgrade knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible environment on a variable day work and/or shift work schedule, including weekends and some standby on the employee’s days of rest.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance.

- Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
- Possession of a valid Canadian Passport.
- Successful completion of medical examinations as prescribed by Health Canada.
- Willing and able to work shifts and overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.
- Willingness and ability to work in various positions on aircraft and in the hangar, which may involve standing, kneeling, lying, and sitting as well as crawling into confined spaces and climbing elevated maintenance stands.
- Willing and able to undertake initial and update dunker training.
- Willingness to perform flight engineer duties on aircraft operating away from base.
- Willing and able to travel for extended periods up to six (6) weeks at a time including aboard DFO/Canadian Coast Guard Ships in Coastal Waterways.

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.

Tips for applicants

When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Provide concrete examples and specific details for each experience element; applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Communication

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date email address. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Assessment – General information

Assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. Assessments may be conducted through a third‑party’s online platform and may be conducted virtually. Random selection and a top‑down screening approach may be used. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process. Candidates are only required to meet the essential qualifications to be placed into the pool. We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria: breadth, depth, type of specific work experience; matching individual experience or qualifications to the strengths and/or weaknesses of the work team; matching individual experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.

Education – Documentation

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If educated outside Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

Preference

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.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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