Civil Aviation Safety Inspector in St. John's

Selection process number 26-MOT-EA-HRS-05188-1

Salary $101,373 to $118,477

Level TI-06

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

Organization information: For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

Duties: As a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, you will contribute to the safety of Canada’s aviation system by administering and enforcing regulatory requirements, assessing risks, and supporting a systems-based approach to aviation safety oversight. The duties and responsibilities of Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and responds to their evolving needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and take timely, decisive action in complex situations, while leveraging collaboration and facilitation skills to support behavioural change and foster expertise in client-centered service delivery.
• Exercises assigned responsibilities in compliance with departmental delegation authorities, policies, and applicable legislation.
• Work under pressure to identify actual or potential conflicts and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Accountable for making decisions that have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of Canadians.

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in various 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.

Important messages: 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. It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets).

Other conditions of employment:

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
• Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.
• Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.
• Willing and able to travel within the region (quarterly), nationally (usually annually) or internationally (rarely).

You need (essential for the job): Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

• A secondary school diploma (high school) or employer-approved alternatives.
• A successful completion of post-secondary education with a diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.

Screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The resume may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information.

Language requirements (essential for the job): Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to interpret and apply the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Standards that relate to the maintenance and the manufacture of aeronautical products.

Organizational needs: Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on 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.

Our commitment: We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.