<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">SPECIAL PROJECT OFFICER: AIRPORT PROGRAMS
Ottawa, ON

Permanent position.
The position is located within the following governmental organization(s): Department of Transport.

SALARY: $61,312 to $66,287 (PM-05)

LANGUAGE: Bilingual imperative.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: USEFUL INFORMATION

Reading, Writing, Oral Interaction
English: C, B, C
French: C, B, C

WHO CAN APPLY:
Persons residing or employed in Canada and Canadians citizens residing abroad.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Transport Canada is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population.
Designated group members are encouraged to apply.

CHALLENGE:

• The position contributes to Transport Canada airport operations, programs and policy development based on a sound knowledge of North American airport operations and the air transport industry.
• The position requires an ability to address a broad range of issues problems within a broad context, taking into account both the operational / commercial / safety needs of airports and the social and economic considerations arising from government policy.
• The person must expect the unexpected.
  The person has be proactive in the face of rapid change and be prepared to reassign priorities.
• Notwithstanding a broad knowledge of airport operations and the air transport industry, the person must expect to face challenges demanding the acquisition of new or unknown information.
• The environment demands a flexible approach involving both an ability to work collaboratively in a team and an ability to work independently under pressure.
• The work requires an ability to communicate at multiple levels, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive managerial or analytical experience working at an airport with at least fifty thousand enplaned/deplaned passengers per year, in Operational, Commercial or similar positions. Preference will be given to those who also have significant experience in a line or operational position.
• Experience in project planning, development and implementation.
• Experience in researching and analysing problems relating to airports or air transportation, and providing, recommending and/or implementing a solution.
• Experience in working in or dealing with a large government organization.
• Experience in the operation of computer software.

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