NAV CANADA

Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller - Toronto City Centre Tower (1 Position) - Min 3 years Experience Licenced ATC

NAV CANADA$126K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller in a complex environment
  • Recent experience in an ATC environment (within the last 5 years)
  • Successful completion of a relevant ATC training program
  • Valid Transport Canada Category 2 aviation license
  • Strong communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Assess traffic and plan flow to ensure safe aircraft separation
  • Issue clearances and instructions to pilots
  • Coordinate movement of aircraft with various control sectors
  • Enter and manage flight data accurately
  • Operate and monitor air traffic communication equipment
  • Integrate special users into traffic sequencing
  • Respond to emergency situations effectively

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Sick leave and long-term disability coverage
  • Pension plan and life insurance
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Relocation assistance for a smooth transition
  • Air Traffic Controller premium for additional compensation
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller - Toronto City Centre Tower (1 Position) - Min 3 years Experience Licenced ATC

Job Category
FIR Service Delivery

Language Requirements
English / Anglais

English is required / L'anglais est requis

Flexible Work Agreement Type
On site / Sur place

Posting End Date
2026-08-31

Job Grade
ATC-4

Pay Range
$126,292 - $182,558

Job Summary
Operating out of air traffic control towers, Air Traffic Controllers (Airport/Aerodrome Controllers) provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing. Their job is to maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within a defined airspace surrounding the airport, referred to as a "control zone", as well as on the ground on runways and taxiways.

What NAV CANADA offers you:
  • Extended Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, Sick leave benefits, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Pension Plan;
  • A competitive Salary between $126,292 to $182,558 CAD;
  • An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $12,257 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 6);
  • A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities;
  • An opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive team where everyone belongs;
  • And relocation support to help make your transition seamless.


Think you have what it takes: To make sure we're hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our Air Traffic Controllers:
  • Exercises sound judgment in complex situations;
  • Communicates clearly in English and listens with intent;
  • Brings a high level of motivation and initiative;
  • Possesses strong recall and attention to detail;
  • Excels in problem-solving and making effective decisions.


What you'll do: Air Traffic Controllers provide a safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft by:
  • Assessing the traffic, planning traffic flow, and separating the air traffic by determining and applying radar or non-radar separation standards;
  • Issuing clearances and instructions, as well as relaying messages and pertinent information;
  • Coordinating 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;
  • Entering information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing (unit specific), and posting the strips on a data board;
  • Operating, monitoring and adjusting telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment;
  • Preparing and/or completing duties and requirements as specified in unit directives;
  • Providing flight information and radar service as requested by VFR aircraft;
  • Accommodating special users of airspace (i.e. paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS etc.);
  • Integrating 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);
  • Responding to emergencies;
  • Other duties as required.


Job Requirements

Education:
  • Successful completion of high school or equivalent;
  • Successful completion of an Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training program or equivalent.


Experience:
  • A minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Air Traffic Controller (Airport/Aerodrome Controller) in a complex environment.


Selection process:
  • Candidates will be required to provide detailed information on Air Traffic Controller training and work history as part of the application process as well as workplace references;
  • Application information will be shared with a third-party provider which will conduct pre-screening, assessments as well as reference checks.


Working conditions:
  • The successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position
  • The successful candidate must have a valid Transport Canada Category 2 aviation medical and be willing to complete a pre-employment drug test (including cannabis);
  • Shift work is required.


Work arrangements:
  • This position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.


Contact Information:

NAV CANADA, 151 Slater Street, Suite 120, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6.



Email: [email protected]

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About NAV CANADA

NAV CANADA is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system. It was established in accordance with the Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act, which was passed by the Canadian Parliament in 1996. The company provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.
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