Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations (Inventory)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil aviation is seeking a dedicated Civil Aviation Safety Inspector. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage aviation safety oversight plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. You will engage with various stakeholders, providing expert guidance and oversight in flight operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence safety practices across the aviation sector while working within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about aviation safety and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage aviation safety oversight plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders on Civil Aviation safety oversight.

Skills

Aviation Safety Oversight

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Pilot Skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate

Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence

Job description

Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations (Inventory)

Reference number: MOT24J-020838-000316
Selection process number: 24-MOT-EA-HRS-15125

Transport Canada- Civil Aviation
Mississauga(Ontario), Ottawa(Ontario), Toronto(Ontario)
AO-CAI-03
$113,880 to $133,570 (salary under review)

Closing date: 23 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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.

Duties

• 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.

Information you must provide

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

EDUCATION:
• A secondary school diploma (high school) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Possession of at least one of the following:
• 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.

• 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.

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent and significant experience 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.

• 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.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Secret security clearance.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
• 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

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.

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.

Contact information

Yiming-Kelly Chen, Human Resources Advisor