Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Operational Airworthiness

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Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Operational Airworthiness

Reference number:
MOT25J

Selection process number:
25-MOT-EA-HRS-09592

Transport Canada

Ottawa (Ontario)

TI-06

$101,373 to $118,477

For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada

Self Declaring: Check out this link

Closing date: 5 November :59, Pacific Time
Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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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.

Assessment accommodation

How to apply

You Must Submit

• A résumé
• Proof of occupational certification
• Responses to screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and any asset qualifications

Important
Generic statements like "I meet the qualifications" are not enough. Provide specific examples including:

• Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
• Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
• 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.

Duties

Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors (CASI) - Operational Airworthiness are working in the Civil Aviation Directorate at Transport Canada.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Collaborate with professionals to improve aviation safety.
• Be part of dynamic, multidisciplinary teams.
• Grow your expertise through training and hands-on experience.
• Travel and connect with colleagues across regions and internationally.

What You'll Do

• Shape aviation regulations, standards, and policies.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and safety challenges.
• Work with international aviation bodies to align global standards.
• Conduct safety oversight and certification activities in Canada and abroad.

This role demands strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to lead change under pressure. Your decisions will directly impact the safety of Canada's transportation system and the travelling public.

Work environment

Transport Canada (TC) employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working across Canada. We strive to serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.

As an employer, TC fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance.

The key activities of this position may require travel locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally or internationally. Typically, many work tasks will be performed in an office or telework environment, or in various indoor and outdoor aviation/industrial environments such as aircraft hangars and airport ramps and under varying weather conditions.

The main office location is 330 Spark Street (Tower C), Ottawa, Ontario. This location is in the Ottawa downtown core and is a close walk to tons of shops, restaurants, gyms and more Take a walk to Parliament Hill during your lunch break or check out some fine-dining options after work just steps away. Transportation, not an issue: Lyon train station is a few feet away and also accessible all through underground indoor pathways so you can avoid stepping outside during the cold winter months.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to staff positions within Transport Canada Civil Aviation group in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled:
2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

ED1: A secondary school diploma

ED2: Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

OC: A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License.

Experience

EX1: Recent* experience:

Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved maintenance organization (AMO) and/or holding certifying authority within a Canadian approved manufacturing organization.

Or

Holding supervisory or maintenance control or quality assurance responsibilities in a Canadian AMO, Canadian Air Operator or Canadian approved manufacturer.

• By recent experience, we mean experience that has acquired within the last 6 years.

EX2: Experience of six (6) or more years in industry as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME).

EX3: Experience in the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations and demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility throughout your career.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to occasionally work outside core business hours and on weekends.

Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.

Willing and able to travel frequently.

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

Various language requirements

English Essential

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards that relate to the maintenance and manufacturing of aeronautical products.

K2: Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Maintenance Control and Safety Management Systems as they apply to maintenance and manufacturing environments.

Competencies

C1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

C2: Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

C3: Working Effectively with Others

C4: Thinking Things Through

C5: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

C6: Self-Management

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively.

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

Asset Experience

AEX1: Extensive experience* working in one or more of the following environments:

• Rotor Craft operations
• Airline operations
• Air Taxi operations
• Recreational aircraft
• Manufacturing processes (welding, plating, etc.)
• Avionics maintenance and repair
• Non-destructive testing methods
• Inspection, modification, repair or manufacturing of aeronautical products
• Repair or modification of structures (sheet metal, tubular, composite, etc.).

AEX2: Extensive experience* in the supervision or management of quality programs**.

AEX3: Experience as a Person Responsible for Maintenance or other senior technical manager in an Approved Maintenance Organization.

AEX4: Experience using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software.

⇒Definitions

• Extensive experience means the candidate has performed complex activities in a wide variety of situations.
• Quality programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Additional Conditions Of Employment
Must possess a valid Canadian driver's license.

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.

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: Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs -

How To Complete a Self-declaration
Click Apply Online;

Complete the Employment Equity section;

Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;

Fill out the form.

Important Application Info

• Include a valid email address in your application and ensure it accepts messages from unknown senders.
• 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.
• International education must be assessed for Canadian equivalency. Visit CICIC for guidance.
• 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

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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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

Valérie Querry, Human Resources Advisor Jenna Davis, Student Human Resources Assistant

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