Director, Investigations - Air
Selection process number: 24-TSB-AIR-EA-038
Important messages
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Duties
The Director, Air Investigations is responsible for the conduct of independent safety investigations into selected aviation accidents and incidents in order to identify the causes and contributing factors. The Director oversees the planning and conduct of the investigations, the preparation of investigation reports and various safety communications, the drafting of safety recommendations, as well as the communication of key safety messages to stakeholders and the public. The Director is also responsible for the tracking and follow-up of responses to safety recommendations and other safety communications, as well as for on-going communication and advocacy to influence changes that advance aviation safety.
A detailed work description is available upon request.
Work environment
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.
The TSB is a small organization with approximately 245 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Intent of the process
***Please note that the assessment tools and results of this pool will not be available to other departments until six months following the initial appointment***
The immediate intent of this poster is to fill one indeterminate position at the bilingual imperative CBC/CBC level. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various linguistic requirements, as well as various tenures (i.e. acting, assignment, deployment, term, indeterminate and secondment).
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum) how they meet the education, experience and certification factors listed in the Essential and Asset Qualifications. Applicants must use the education, experience and certification factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each factor demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples including where, when and how they were obtained. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of responsibilities. Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the covering letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your covering letter how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience and Certification – both Essential and Asset) will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be contacted for incomplete or possible missing information. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
Degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education (minimum high school diploma) and training and/or management experience in a field relevant to the position.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of work experience in civil or military aviation.
Recent and Significant* experience in providing strategic analysis and advice, briefings and recommendations to senior officials (such as ministers, deputy ministers, assistant deputy ministers, board members or company officers) regarding policies, national projects/programs or sensitive operational matters to support executives in making decisions on complex issues.
Recent and Significant* experience in establishing organizational priorities, directing their implementation, and managing the resulting changes.
Experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships with national and/or international stakeholders.
Recent and Significant* experience in the management of human and financial resources. **
* Recent and Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 2 years within the last 5 years.
** Please indicate the number of employees you supervised directly and the size of budget for which you were directly responsible.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.
CERTIFICATION
Professional certification in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.
Certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
Hold or have held one of the following licences:
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license
• Air Traffic Control license
• Airline Transport Pilot license
• Commercial helicopter pilot license.
EXPERIENCE
Experience at a managerial level in the aviation sector.
Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Experience in doing media interviews and news conferences.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the mandate and priorities of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
Knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends relating to civil aviation, aviation safety, and the aviation industry.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the current legislation, regulations and policies governing civil aviation safety in Canada.
Knowledge of international conventions and agreements pertaining to aviation safety.
Knowledge of the federal government machinery, including the key organizations/institutions, their roles and their relationships with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent of this position is required to travel in Canada and abroad.
The incumbent of this position must respond to emergency situations without advanced notice and be able to work irregular hours.
Conditions of employment
Secret security clearance
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.
Information on employment equity
Note to Applicants:
Executive (EX) Group employees are subject the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives which includes Agreement to being deployed as a condition of employment.
A test may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
One or more asset qualifications may be applied at the prescreening stage.
If you currently are a federal government employee, please indicate the group and level of your substantive position on your application.
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
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tsb.staffing@bst-tsb.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2024-09-18