Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness (Inventory)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for ensuring compliance in aircraft maintenance and manufacturing. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license and have significant experience in aviation environments. This role offers an annual salary range of $101,373 to $118,477, with opportunities in various Canadian locations including Yellowknife and Calgary.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License.
• Extensive experience in a Canadian approved aircraft maintenance organization.
• Experience in inspection and oversight activities in aviation environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of aircraft maintenance and manufacturing activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and technical standards.
• Supervise and assess aircraft maintenance work when required.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Safety Regulations

Inspection Techniques

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License

Job description

Overview

Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness (Inventory)

Reference number: MOT24J-022869-000207

Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-00706 Transport Canada - Civil Aviation

Locations

Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Churchill (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Iqaluit (Nunavut), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan), Whitehorse (Yukon)

Compensation

$101,373 to $118,477 (Salary is currently under revision)

Important dates

Closing date: 31 July 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Eligibility

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

Messages

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.

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.

Screening questions

It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your screening question answers.

Official languages

Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to establish pools of qualified candidates to meet future needs in the Prairie and Northern Region at Transport Canada. Pools may be used to staff other similar positions of various tenures and linguistic profiles at Transport Canada.

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).

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 experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

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

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Recent

• Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved aircraft 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 an AMO or Canadian approved manufacturer

EX2: Extensive experience

• In the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations and six (6) or more years of Industry experience as a licensed AME

EX3: Extensive experience

• Demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility throughout their career
• Recent experience acquired within the last 6 years
• By extensive experience, expected to have performed complex activities in a wide variety of situations

Other qualifications

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the following qualifications may also be deemed essential and only candidates with priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the following in your application:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• OC1: Possession of an AME license with an S rating (aircraft structures)
• OC2: Possession of an AME license with an E rating (aircraft electronic systems)

EXPERIENCE

• AEX1: Experience using software applications other than word processing and spreadsheet software such as PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, etc.
• AEX2: Extensive experience working in an environment dealing with Rotor Craft operations
• AEX3: Extensive experience working in an environment dealing with Airline operations
• AEX4: Extensive experience working in an environment dealing with Air Taxi operations
• AEX5: Extensive experience working in an environment dealing with Recreational aircraft
• AEX6: Extensive experience working in Manufacturing processes (welding, plating, etc.)
• AEX7: Extensive experience working in Avionics maintenance and repair
• AEX8: Extensive experience working in Non-destructive testing methods
• AEX9: Extensive experience in the inspection, modification, repair or manufacturing of aeronautical products
• AEX10: Extensive experience in supervision or management of quality programs
• AEX11: Experience working with small fixed-wing aircraft (includes possession of an AME license rating M1)
• AEX12: Experience working with large fixed-wing aircraft (includes possession of an AME license rating M2)
• AEX13: Extensive experience in repair or modification of structures (sheet metal, tubular, composite, etc.); extensive experience in complex activities
• Quality programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

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

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.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Must possess a valid Canadian driver's licence
• Must hold a valid Passport for international travel

Notes

Other information: An inventory for future vacancies does not guarantee a job and does not constitute an offer of employment. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.