Team Leader, Aircraft Structures and Refinishing - Mechanical Services

Team Leader, Aircraft Structures and Refinishing - Mechanical Services

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard – Aircraft Services Directorate

Closing date:June 5, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number 26-DND-EA-CCG-673100 Salary $95,484 to $120,034 Level EG-07 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence. Duties Lead and supervise a team of aircraft structures and refinishing technicians Plan and oversee structural repair and refinishing work to ensure operational readiness Ensure compliance with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements Provide technical expertise in composite and sheet metal repairs and resolve complex issues Coordinate work schedules, priorities, and operational demands Monitor quality, safety, and maintenance/reliability programs Manage team performance and foster a respectful workplace Communicate effectively with stakeholders and management Support administrative and financial responsibilities as required Maintain team training, certification, and operational capability Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND’s role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, develop your talents, progress in your career, and have job satisfaction over the long‑term. Benefits

Health and dental coverage Pension Plan Disability and life insurance Paid leave: annual vacation starting at 2‑3 weeks (increasing with service), 15 days of paid sick leave per year, and 11 paid statutory holidays Additional leave options: 5 days family‑related leave, bereavement leave, employer supplemented parental leave, 2 days personal leave, and other provisions that support work‑life balance Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Ottawa, ON. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence. Positions to be filled 1 Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance Possession of a valid driver’s licence Possession of a valid passport Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest. 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 Willingness and ability to 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 Willingness and ability to obtain Delegated Financial Signing Authorities as a Responsibility Center Manager You need (essential for the job)

Education Successful completion of a 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 License, Category S. Experience Significant and recent experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, maintaining, repairing and modifying aircraft structures. Recent experience supervising a team of technical personnel (such as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers or technicians) in an Approved Maintenance Organization. Knowledge Knowledge of techniques required to do composite and sheet metal structural repair. Competencies Demonstrating integrity and respect. Thinking things through. Working effectively with others. Showing initiative and being action‑oriented Abilities Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to effectively plan and lead a team in a technical environment. Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date Experience managing financial resources, or possession of Government of Canada Delegated Financial Authorities, or completion of Canada School of Public Service Authority Delegation training. Our commitment

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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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