Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - INVENTORY

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - INVENTORY

Reference number: MOT25J-131195-000237
Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-05504 Transport Canada - Aircraft Services
Prince Rupert (British Columbia)
EG-06
$86,801 to $109,119

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Closing date: 16 June 2026 - 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.

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.

Applications received will be periodically accessed and selected applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 3 months. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) Applicant Account. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 5 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Duties

• Complete maintenance tasks using all required tools and materiel to complete the tasks for the bases assigned aircraft.
• Conducting scheduled aircraft inspections in accordance with approved procedures.
• Troubleshooting and rectifying unscheduled ac unserviceabilities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Exercising and documenting in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's) and the Aircraft Service Directorate (ASD) Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) the nature and extent of all maintenance conducted on Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) aircraft in the appropriate technical records.
• Certifying maintenance release for all maintenance tasks that the individual either completed or supervised.
• Working with pilots, Coast Guard personnel, ASD HQ personnel to manage and schedule maintenance operations.
• Submitting safety and service difficulty issues to the Safety Management System in a clear and concise manner.
• Liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) personnel to solicit clarification regarding maintenance procedures when not clear or published.
• Support ASD’s QA assurance programme by participating in and addressing observations in order to support the continuous improvement of ASD’s maintenance practices.
• As a CCG AME, the employee is required to maintain an AME licence, obtain and maintain their ASD Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA), maintain their Health Canada fitness level to sail aboard CCG vessels, obtain and maintain their helicopter underwater egress training (HUET) certification, and be capable of deploying independently to support single aircraft operations.

Work environment

📢 TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Transport Canada (TC) employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada.

Transport Canada is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

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BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO US ✨
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As Canada continues to change, having an inclusive organization where employees and managers represent the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that reflect Canada now and into the future, are important to us. Diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples are part of advancing our priorities and creating a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website:


How to complete a self-declaration ↓↓
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section.
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form.

Intent of the process

Transport Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or members of visible minorities.

An essentially assessed pool and/or a partially assessed pool may be established. This process may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary school program in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer category License M1 and/or M2.

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, category M1 and/or M2, maintaining rotary wing aircraft.
* Recent is defined as within the last 4 years.
** Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 3 years of experience.

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

English essential

COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Maintenance type training and/or experience maintaining one or more of the following aircraft types:
- Bell 412
- Bell 429

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to undertake training to maintain or upgrade knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Willingness and ability to work in a flexible environment on a variable day work and/or shift work schedule, including weekends and some standby on the employee’s days of rest.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Possession of a valid Canadian Passport.
• Successful completion of medical examinations as prescribed by Health Canada.
• Willing and able to work shifts and overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.
• Willingness and ability work in various positions on aircraft and in the hangar, which may involve standing, kneeling, lying, and sitting as well as crawling into confined spaces and climbing elevated maintenance stands.
• Willing and able to undertake initial and update dunker training.
• Willingness to perform flight engineer duties on aircraft operating away from base.
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods up to six (6) weeks at a time including aboard DFO/Canadian Coast Guard Ships in Coastal Waterways.

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.