Job Description

Transport Canada - Civil Aviation


Moncton (New Brunswick)


AO-CAI-03


Permanent opportunities: Deployment or Indeterminate. Temporary opportunities: Assignment, Casual, Acting, Secondment or Specified period (Term).


$126,320 to $148,160 (As of January 2025)
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Closing date: 5 July 2026 - 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


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.


INSTRUCTIONS



You must provide a complete application file, including a resume as well as answers to the screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria relating to the education, occupational certification and experience mentioned in the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.



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



1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was obtained;

2. Title of position held and length of time (including dates) during which you performed the duties;

3. Specific details relating to tasks, projects or achievements demonstrating how the experience was acquired.



You can refer to the notes at the bottom of this advertisement to find additional important information regarding your application to this inventory.



TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!



We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. 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, 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 wellbeing 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.



TC has a lot to offer:

Competitive salaries with annual increases;

Continuous learning and career advancement;

Civil Aviation Inspectors in the AO-CAI group are eligible to receive an extra duty allowance of $8427.00 per year (under review). Subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible work arrangements - possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life; and

Advantageous pension regime and other benefits

Duties

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


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Work environment

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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 groupand/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

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As positions become available, management will pull applications from this inventory. Applicants who meet the screening qualifications may be contacted to take part in further assessments.



For each pull of applications, a pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled:

Number to be determined

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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? A secondary school diploma (high school) or employer-approved alternatives (see 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.


Degree equivalency


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

? Possession of at least one of the following licences:

? ?Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence; OR ? ?Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
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? Recent and significantexperience as a pilot with a commercial Air Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations Part 7 Operator or foreign equivalent), Canadian Private Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations 604), Canadian Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.


Recent is defined as within the last 7 years

Significant is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of experience
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? Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes OR Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in medium or heavy category helicopters.

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

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? Holds or has held a Transport Canada, Canadian military, or foreign equivalent, delegation such as Pilot Examiner (PE) or Approved Check Pilot (ACP)


? Holds or has held a flight instructor class 1 rating (aeroplane or helicopter)


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? Experience as a Pilot-in-Command in medium or heavy category helicopters


? Experience as a Pilot-in-Command in multi-engine helicopters


? Experience as a training pilot


? Experience in an air operator leadership position (e.g. Chief Pilot, Operations Manager, Standards Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager).


? Experience working for a flight training unit or conducting flight training lessons

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

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Various language requirements

English Essential, Bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC)


Information on language requirements


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? Demonstrating integrity and respect


? Showing initiative and being action-oriented


? Working effectively with others


? Thinking things through

? Digital Literacy


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? Ability to communicate effectively orally.

? Ability to communicate effectively in writing

? Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards (such as the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations).

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

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


Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

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Secret security clearance


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? Willing and able to travel to regional, national (generally annually) and international destinations (rarely).


? Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.


? Willing and able to work in an environment with potential hazards (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards) while equipped with appropriate protective equipment.

? Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.


?Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

? Must hold and maintain a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence or 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, as applicable.

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


For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by - for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). - . 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.






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An inventory is a selection process that can be used by various hiring managers to meet their current and future needs. As a result, you will apply only once to be considered for multiple job opportunities at the __ level.



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In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential education qualification and the essential experience qualification at the time you submit your application. If you receive a message "Application rejected at screening" immediately after submitting your application, you answered "No" to one or more of the screening questions assessing these essential qualifications. If you have incorrectly indicated "No", simply retrieve your application and update your answer(s).



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Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.



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Simply update them in the "Personal Information" section, in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of a process issued from this inventory.



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You can contact an Officer at the Federal Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line by calling 1-800-645-5605.



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You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

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.