Air Traffic Controller

About This Role

Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometres of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is the core of this role. Operating out of air traffic control towers, Airport/Aerodrome Controllers provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing, maintaining a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within a defined airspace surrounding the airport, as well as on the ground on runways and taxiways. This full-time, permanent opportunity is for two Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controllers to work within the Kelowna Tower, managing diverse traffic from commercial airlines to agricultural operations, emergency services, and recreational aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Assess the traffic, plan traffic flow, and separate the air traffic by determining and applying radar or non-radar separation standards
• Coordinate the movement of a combination of arriving and departing traffic with appropriate control positions, sectors, specialties, centres, towers, flight service stations and flight information centres
• Enter information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing (unit specific), and post the strips on a data board
• Operate, monitor and adjust telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment
• Prepare and/or complete duties and requirements as specified in unit directives
• Provide flight information and radar service as requested by VFR aircraft
• Accommodate special users of airspace (i.e. paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS etc.)
• Integrate into the traffic sequence aircraft that are performing exercises which do not conform with the normal traffic pattern (i.e. military and civilian training flights, NAV CANADA aircraft flight checks)

Requirements

• Successful completion of an Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training program or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a licenced Air Traffic Controller (Airport/Aerodrome Controller) in a complex environment
• Communicate clearly in English and listen with intent
• Valid Transport Canada Category 2 aviation medical
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment drug test (including cannabis)

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Sick leave benefits
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $10,421 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 5)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Relocation support

Important Details

• Schedule: Shift work is required

About the Company

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive or business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.