Duties
MMEL Senior Engineer
Transport Canada directly contributes to the Safety and Security of Canadians on a daily basis.
What you will be doing as MMEL Senior Engineer in the Civil Aviation Branch at Transport Canada:
You will plan, coordinate, and/or execute the delivery of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program through the provision of MMEL related engineering specialist services on aeronautical product development, design certification and continuing airworthiness.
You will review MMEL for Canadian aircraft, prepare MMEL Supplements for foreign aircraft; and develop MMEL Supplements and Addendums for modifications to both Canadian and foreign aircraft.
You will review and assess MMEL justification data analysis provided by the applicant.
As an MMEL engineering specialist, you will support the development of the regulatory update led by the Standards Branch and participate in international and domestic committees and working groups.
You will provide specialized MMEL related engineering and operational advice to Civil Aviation staff, Transport Canada, other government departments, delegates, the aviation industry, associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Work environment
today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!
Transport Canada 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, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.
We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.
- Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.
- The work model is considered as hybrid, with the objective of increasing on-site presence to four (4) days per week, effective July 6, 2026.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) English Essential positions on an indeterminate basis:
1 (one) EN-ENG-04 Senior Engineer (MMEL Specialist)
A pool of fully qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions of various linguistic profiles and/or tenures.
Positions to be filled
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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.
At Transport Canada, we are committed to helping create a diverse and inclusive public service that is truly representative of Canada.
We strive to establish bias-free selection and assessment practices that provide equal opportunity for all, including persons from employment equity groups or equity-seeking groups, such as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
As of February 1, 2023, all persons involved in the assessment of candidates in an appointment process must take the Canada School of Public Service COR120 - Inclusive Hiring Practices for a Diverse Workforce training.
As part of our priority to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Transport Canada has the “Indigenous Career Navigator program.” For more information on services and support for Indigenous peoples in the hiring process, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below prior to the Closing Date.
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You must submit a complete application, consisting of a resume as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may .
For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.
The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the resume will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.
Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess written communication.
- For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by - for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and/or interviews). - . It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
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ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OC1: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.
: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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EX1: Significant* and recent** engineering experience in aeronautical products in one or more of these areas: design, development, testing, certification, in-service support, airworthiness, aircraft dispatch or project management.
EX 2: Recent** experience in working with multiple stakeholders on collaborative projects and dealing with multiple conflicting priorities.
- Significant is defined as having 6 or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aeronautical industry.
**Recent experience is defined as within the last 10 years.
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K1: Knowledge of civil aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to aeronautical product certification.
K2: Knowledge and significant experience in Canadian and International Airworthiness Requirements and Civil Air Regulations as they relate to Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMEL) and minimum equipment lists (MEL).
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CC1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC2: Thinking things through
CC3: Working effectively with others
CC4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
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A1: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally.
A3: Ability to analyze complex technical information and develop engineering recommendations.
May be applied / assessed at a later date
In addition to the essential qualifications listed above, meeting the asset qualifications criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed for specifics positions.
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AED1: Master's Degree or PhD in engineering relevant to the position
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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AEX1: Extensive* experience in the design, development, testing, certification, in-service support or airworthiness of aeronautical products.
- Extensive is defined as having 10 or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.
AEX2: Engineering experience related to the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of
- Avionics, or
- Electrical Systems, or
- Rotorcraft, or
- General Aviation Aircraft.
AEX3: Engineering experience related to the development, approval or, application of Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) or Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMEL).
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AK1: Knowledge of airworthiness risk management methods.
AK2: Knowledge of methods used in the investigation and analysis of airworthiness deficiencies.
AK3: Knowledge of System Safety Assessment (SSA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
AK4: Knowledge of human factors in the context of aeronautical product design and certification.
AK5: Knowledge of quality assurance principles/practices.
AK6: Knowledge of reliability and maintainability principles and methodologies related to aircraft.
** This asset knowledge criteria could be learned on the day to day job for this position
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Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.
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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
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 . 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 .
