• Job Description

  Req#: JR-6039

  Job Posting Title

  Certification Specialist

  Job Category

  Systems Engineering

  Language Requirements

  English / Anglais

  Flexible Work Agreement Type

  Hybrid / Hybride

  Posting End Date

  2024-08-09

  Job Grade

  PIPSC-3

  Pay Range

  $107,682 - $135,272

  Job Summary

  The Communication System Certification Specialist is responsible for providing expert product assessment and testing of safety critical Communication systems. This position has a direct impact on the quality of products and services provided by Engineering to Air Traffic Services; it provides assurance that the tested systems are delivered with suitable levels of integrity and quality for safe operational deployment across NAV CANADA’s operational facilities.

  Job Description

  What NAV CANADA offers you:

  • Challenging, team-oriented work environment
  • Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Diverse and inclusive workforce

  Key Accountabilities:

  • Participate in the planning, organizing, design, and implementation of assigned certification activities for safety critical systems.
  • Ensure system safety is maintained.
  • Validate the systems’ capability to meet functional and performance requirements of air traffic operations.
  • Ensure that configuration management and test activities of systems are performed according to requirements and standards of the TBMS (Technology Business Management System), TCoE (Test Center of Excellence), and the NAV CANADA Safety Management System.
  • Be involved and provide input into new test methodologies, and continual process improvements which will help identify safety risks and critical deficiencies.
  • Advise leads and management on implications and outcomes of certification testing.

  Job Requirements

  Education:

  • Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in computer, electrical, systems engineering, or computer science, or equivalent experience.

  Experience:

  • Intermediate knowledge or minimum 3 years experience with system testing, test engineering principles and validation of large-scale projects for both software and hardware.
  • Experience interacting with external customers or suppliers.
  • Experience in testing multiple software versions/deployments.

  Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the certification process of Air Traffic Control systems.
  • Knowledge of software development and testing processes from preliminary design to formal testing and acceptance.
  • Knowledge of maintenance processes, procedures, and business functions in context of the air navigation business.
  • Knowledge of software requirements management tools, problem tracking tools, configuration management tools and test management tools, such as IBM Jazz.
  • Knowledge of safety management processes.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and developments in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to assess the implications of technological advancements on NAV CANADA CNS (Communications/Navigation/Surveillance) system’s needs.

  Abilities:

  • Ability to identify, address and troubleshoot complex problems and to define & implement practical solutions.
  • Ability to develop test plans.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.

  Personal Suitability:

  • Develops effective and positive interpersonal relationships through respect for others, fairness, tact, persuasiveness, effective expression, and open communication.
  • Demonstrates initiative, integrity, flexibility, balanced and timely judgment, reliability, dependability, thoroughness, service orientation and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to help deliver robust and maintainable systems with high quality.
  • Promotes teamwork, safety, quality, excellence, achievement, responsiveness, and continuous self learning.

  Working conditions:

  • Hybrid: This position is based at the Ottawa Technical Systems Centre but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

  NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

  Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

  The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• About the company

  Nav Canada is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system.

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