SENIOR TECHNICAL EXPERT

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Duties

As a Senior Technical Expert, you will be a technical authority in your specified technical discipline within the National Aircraft Certification Branch. Reporting to the Chief, Technical Experts Division, the duties of this position will include:

• fostering of bilateral relationships with foreign certification authorities and participation in international working groups;
• identifying technical gaps within the organization in your specified technical discipline and strategically planning solutions;
• supporting operational needs of the branch by providing policy and guidance interpretation and technical conflict resolution; and
• promoting knowledge sharing and formal publication of the Branch position on technical matters associated with your technical discipline.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to immediately staff two of the five specialized technical streams within the National Aircraft Certification Branch:

-Electric and Hybrid Aircraft Technologies
-Avionics and Autonomous Control Systems
-Software, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity
-Advanced Aircraft Systems and Integration
-Advanced Aircraft Structures

Positions are on-site, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, subject to operational requirements.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to fill up to three additional positions in the remaining technical streams at a later date.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education OR Occupational Certification

*The minimum standard for positions classified as EN is one, either, or both of Education or Occupational Certification.

When education is required, the minimum standard is:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

When occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Substantial* and recent** engineering experience in the aeronautical field related to design, certification, testing, in-service product support, or continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products.
EX2: Experience presenting on technical engineering topics.
EX3: Experience in developing and maintaining consultative and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders including technical teams, consultants and/or contractors.

*Substantial is defined as having a minimum of10 or more years of experience whilst progressively acquiring increased engineering responsibilities. Generally, the amount of experience required for this position takes approximately 15 or more years to acquire.
**Recent experience is defined as at least 10 years of experience within the last 15 years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Asset Experience

AEX1: Experience providing technical advice and recommendations to senior management*** on engineering related issues.
AEX2: Five or more years engineering experience in the certification of civil aeronautical products.

***Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of engineering principles, practices applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines or aeronautical products such as design, development, testing, and certification in one or more of the following engineering specialties:
• Electric/Hybrid Aircraft Technologies
• Avionics and Autonomous Control
• Software, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity
• Advanced Aircraft Systems and Integration
• Advanced Aircraft Structures
K2 : Knowledge of Civil Aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to certification of aeronautical products.

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC3: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC4: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to moderate technical discussions and deconflict differing opinions in challenging situations.
A4: Ability to synthesize information and provide strategic direction.

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

Asset Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of international civil aviation regulations and standards (e.g., ICAO, FAA, EASA).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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. Delegated managers will have the option initially to assess all candidates or only TC employees. If they only assess TC employees, the remaining candidates will need to be assessed prior to making any appointments once the staffing controls are lifted.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations.
Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote/isolated locations.
Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).
Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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.

📢 INSTRUCTIONS

You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé 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.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the 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 screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé 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.

➡️Only those who pass the initial screening will be invited for further assessment. You will receive notification if you are screened out of the process.

➡️Please note any information provided on your application, including resume and answers to questions, may be validated by a reference check.

➡️You must complete the assessment independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

➡️You must provide proof of your education credentials.

➡️Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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

Apply online