Ontario Public Service Careers

Attention: Experienced Aviation Maintenance Professionals!

If you are an energetic and innovative individual with strong leadership qualities and a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, consider this challenging and rewarding career with the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

About the job

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

Leading and managing the day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities including hangar and field repairs at multiple regional bases.
Maintaining a diverse fleet of aircraft in an airworthy condition for flight in accordance with the Federal Canadian Aviation Regulations the OMNR Maintenance Policy & Control Manual, Aircraft Manufacturers.
Providing a properly, safely maintained fleet of aircrafts, throughout the region, capable of meeting the requirements for the ministry and the Ontario Government.
Assisting in aircraft accident investigations and as requested, assisting with Transportation Safety Board accident investigations.
Acting as liaison between the Air Maintenance Engineers, the Production Planner, the Chief Engineer and the Quality Assurance Specialist in regard to technical and administration matters.
Providing input into maintenance planning, aircraft modifications, work procedures and inspection procedures and standards.
Maintaining the care and control of an inventory of aircraft parts located strategically throughout the province.
Ensuring maintenance staff receive health and safety information, including task-specific direction and hazard controls.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Possession of a Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance License endorsed as defined in the Class Standards.
Possession of or able to obtain a valid Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate-Aeronautical.
Must be able to obtain an Airport Security Clearance as per Transport Canada requirements.
Possession of a Valid passport or ability to acquire.
Possession of a Ontario class G Driver's License.

Strategic Leadership Skills

Passion for developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values based leadership in areas of succession planning, talent management, organization and job design.
Understanding of strategic corporate directions, multi-year business and results based planning processes.
Experience managing a team of air maintenance engineers throughout the region.
Expertise in structuring, organizing and managing the day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities.
Demonstrated skills in managing financial budgets and human resources, including labour relations issues.

Technical Expertise

Expert knowledge and understanding of Transport Canada Federal Canadian Aviation Regulations and industry manuals, (e.g. Ministry Maintenance Policy and Control Manual).
Ability to ensure that Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and Special Inspections are completed within the required time frames.
Thorough knowledge of function and expertise in repairing and diagnosing defects in engines, flight systems, hydraulic systems, avionics systems, undercarriage systems and propulsion systems.
Ability to work with a computerized maintenance system in order to follow the maintenance requirements for a diverse fleet of aircrafts.
Sound knowledge of precision and hand tools and sophisticated technical and diagnostic test equipment.

Program Management, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

Able to understand OPS fiscal and procurement practices for budget forecasting and contract negotiation.
Strong analytical skills to authorize and supervise the development of plans for high-profile, time-sensitive projects.
Able to evaluate policies and legislation for relevance, providing recommendations to the Production Manager and Chief Engineer.
Able to identify potential key issues, following management protocols and aiding in response development.
Able to interpret and analyze drawings, directives, and manuals.
Able to apply manufacturers' and regulatory instructions, providing technical direction to staff.

Communication, Relationship Management and Organizational Skills

You are able to act as liaison between the Air Maintenance Engineers, the Production Planner, the Chief Engineer and the Quality Assurance Specialist in regard to technical and administration matters.
You have an ability to interact with staff, clients and industry partners.
You have an ability to create reports and human resource related documentation.
You have the ability to organize the day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities and organize/maintain technical records.
You have demonstrated skills to organize work, set priorities and monitor progress.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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