Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to faculty and students within the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical and Avionics) Repair programs.
• Assist instructors while students are in the shop area, ensuring a structured and safe learning environment.
• Prepare the shop and equipment for training sessions as requested by the instructor.
• Support instructors in assessing students’ practical tasks and hands-on projects.
• Promote safety, industry best practices, and good work habits among students.
• Maintain aircraft and shop equipment in a serviceable condition for training use.
• Assist in designing and fabricating training aids and shop equipment.
• Collaborate with instructors to improve technical training and learning outcomes, incorporating simulators and other tools into instruction.
• Model professionalism and communicate effectively with students, ensuring an emotionally safe and conducive learning environment.
• Perform other related duties to support the maintenance of quality, student-centered instruction.

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Electronics/Avionics with a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license, Category "E”, with extensive training in aircraft electronics and electrical systems combined with five years recent, relevant work experience, PLUS specific aircraft “type” training may be required, OR Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license, Category “M1/M2” and evidence of prior certification privileges for Avionics, with five years recent, relevant work experience, PLUS specific aircraft “type” training may be required.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in the aircraft maintenance industry.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs of students.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and engage students by using real-life examples to enhance understanding.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other faculty and staff while taking direction well.
• Ability to foster and deliver a positive student learning experience.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Gander Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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