SENIOR TECHNICAL EXPERT

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Senior Technical Expert for its National Aircraft Certification Branch. This role involves fostering international relationships, identifying technical gaps, and providing guidance in aeronautics. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience and a degree in an engineering specialty. The position offers potential hybrid work arrangements and requires security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of aeronautical engineering experience.
• Experience presenting on technical engineering topics.
• Experience in developing consultative relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with foreign certification authorities.
• Identify technical gaps and plan strategic solutions.
• Support operational needs with policy interpretation.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Ability to moderate technical discussions

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering specialty

Job description

SENIOR TECHNICAL EXPERT

Reference number: MOT25J-022512-000751

Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-03983-1 Transport Canada

Locations: Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Moncton (New Brunswick), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Dorval (Québec)

Language: EN-ENG-05

Salary: 132,316 to 154,676

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

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

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of applying for this employment opportunity.

Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at Transport Canada. Transport Canada seeks and values talent from a wide range of communities, identities and backgrounds. If you self-declare as a member of equity-seeking groups, you may be considered for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs. See details under “Self-declaration” in this posting for more information.

How to complete a self-declaration: apply online, complete the Employment Equity section, and select the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to 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 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 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.

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.

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 a minimum of 10 or more years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Recent experience is defined as at least 10 years within the last 15 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must 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 of engineering experience in the certification of civil aeronautical products.

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

English essential

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of engineering principles, practices applicable to aircraft, engines or aeronautical products in areas such as design, development, testing, and certification in one or more 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 (ICAO, FAA, EASA).

Organizational needs

Due to national staffing controls, indeterminate Transport Canada employees who are qualified may be hired first until staffing controls are lifted. Delegated managers may assess all candidates or only TC employees.

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 (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 Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected first to fulfill organizational needs. This organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

Instructions

You must submit a complete application, including a résumé and responses to screening questions that demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, and any asset qualifications that apply.

For each experience criterion, provide:

• Name of the organization
• Title of the position and duration
• Specific tasks, projects, or accomplishments showing how the experience was gained

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool for screening; the résumé will substantiate the information. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how criteria are met will be eliminated.

Only those who pass the initial screening will be invited for further assessment. You will be notified if you are screened out.

Please note that information provided may be validated by reference checks.

You must complete the assessment independently without external help, including AI tools. You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview.

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.