Job Description

Transport Canada


Ottawa (Ontario)


AO-CAI-05


$129,866 to $152,489
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Closing date: 13 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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


?APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ?

You must submit a complete application, consisting of a resume as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.



It is NOT sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities.



You must provide details (e.g. when, where, and how) and concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications.



For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

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.



The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.



The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the resume will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.



• Please read additional information under the "Other Information" section.



Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of applying for this employment opportunity.
Duties
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Some key activities include:



Plans and directs the development and implementation of the National Program of initial and recurrent flight, simulator and classroom training and testing for pilots.



Develops and amends standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Operations Manuals.



Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) on ASD aircraft, manages the Company Check Pilot (CCP) Program, and supervises Check Pilots in the conduct of check pilot duties.



Investigates and/or leads investigations of operational occurrences and infractions.


Work environment
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Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking a Chief Pilot - Rotary Wing who are looking to work within a federal organization in the National Capital Region. The Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) is responsible for the provision of aviation services in support of Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard operations as well as those of other federal departments and agencies. This position is located at the Aircraft Services' hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON).




Aircraft Services is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into action and work alongside other highly intelligent and enthusiastic people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. It's what makes Aircraft Services a great place to work and grow.



In addition, the selected candidate will enjoy the following benefits as per the collective agreement:

• eligible to medical and dental benefits as well as competitive vacation and other leave allowances;
• eligible to a competitive defined benefit pension plan;
• eligible to access Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Counselling services;
• in addition to the base salary, employees of AO-CAI-05 positions who meet the eligibility requirements set out in Transport Canada's Professional Aviation Currency Program for Civil Aviation Inspectors (formerly referred to as the Professional Currency Programs for Civil Aviation Inspectors), and the TSB Policy on CAI Professional Aviation Currency are entitled to an annual Extra Duty Allowance (EDA).

Intent of the process
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The results of this process will initially be used to staff one permanent full-time position with a bilingual imperative CBC/CBC linguistic profile.



A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates could be created and could be used to staff similar positions in Transport Canada where the tenure, language requirements, security requirements and location may vary.



Positions to be filled: 1


Information you must provide
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Your resume.


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

ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.


Degree equivalency


OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transportation Pilot License - Helicopter Category with a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.

OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed aeronautical).

OC3: Possession of a Helicopter Night Rating.


EXPERIENCE

EX1: A minimum of 4,000 hours turbine powered helicopter flight time experience, with 3,000 hours as pilot in command. A minimum of 500 hours in multi-engine helicopters.

EX2: Recent• experience in the management of helicopter operations.

EX3: Recent• experience in managing financial resources.

EX4: Recent• experience in managing human resources.

EX5: A minimum of 250 hours of helicopter Pilot In Command within the preceding three years.

Note: • Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.


KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards governing the operations of VFR and IFR helicopters.

K2: Knowledge of teaching practices and techniques specific to helicopter training.

K3: Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control mechanisms.

K4: Knowledge of Safety Management System processes.


COMPETENCIES

CO1: Create Vision and Strategy

CO2: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

CO3: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

CO4: Achieve Results


ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel by various modes to remote locations, domestically and abroad.
• Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e., noise, fumes, hazards).
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
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Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)


Information on language requirements

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

AED: Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Aviation Management or an aviation related field.


Degree equivalency


ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

AOC1: Certified as a Type A IFR TC Approved Check Pilot (ACP), or eligible for certification by meeting

the flight experience required to qualify for a type A IFR ACP as per Transport Canada's

Approved Check Pilot Manual (TP 6533), subsection 1.6.1 and/or per ACP Bulletin 01/13.

AOC2: Possession of a Helicopter Instructor Rating.


ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience as a Chief Pilot of a commercial helicopter operation.

AEX2: Experience in the development of Operations Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

AEX3: Experience in vertical reference and other external load operations.

AEX4: Experience in conducting inspections and investigations (such as Risk and Hazard assessments in an aviation environment).

AEX5: Experience in shipboard or offshore helicopter operations.

AEX6: Experience with modern avionics and navigation systems (glass cockpit)


ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS



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.


Information on employment equity


Due to national staffing controls that are in place with a goal to align the TC workforce with future-year salary affordability, Indeterminate TC employees that are qualified may be hired first until the staffing controls are lifted.

Conditions of employment
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Secret security clearance


OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Willing and able to successfully complete Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress Training (HUET) within 6 months of employment.
• Willing and able to complete the requirements associated with the issuance of a Restricted Area


Identification Card (RAIC).

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Class 1 Aviation Medical.
• Must hold a valid passport.

Other information
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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 and Inclusion is important to us at Transport Canada!



Transport Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the Canadian population through equitable and accessible employment practices. We strive to achieve an inclusive and respectful work environment that embraces a variety of perspectives where accessibility is a central pillar to all. These qualities help us make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians, in a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued.



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: Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs - Canada.ca



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.



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Complementary Information and Instructions



• Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.



• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.



• Note on Asset Qualifications: Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the asset qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.



• Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.



• A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates including, but not limited to, written tests, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.



• Random or top down selection of candidates or other volume management method may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.



• Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca.



• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Preference
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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.