Manager, Military Integration and Coordination

Job Posting Title
Manager, Military Integration and Coordination

Job Category
Standards and Procedures

Language Requirements
Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférence

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date
2026-11-15

Job Grade
L2 Zone B

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, ATS Standards, the Manager, Military Integration and Coordination is NAV CANADA's national lead for civil-military airspace integration, shaping the strategic direction for how Canadian airspace is shared, managed, and optimized to support military, civil, commercial, and security operations. This role is central to the ongoing evolution of Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA), drives national airspace-management initiatives, and influences the future integration of military requirements into Canada's air navigation system.

As a key strategic advisor and relationship leader, The Manager, Military Integration and Coordination will collaborate with senior stakeholders across DND/CAF, NORAD, Transport Canada, and NAV CANADA to advance innovative airspace solutions, strengthen civil-military partnerships, and support major national events, security activities, and defence initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape national policy, lead complex operational and governance initiatives, and contribute to the safe, efficient, and effective use of Canadian airspace.

In this role you will:

• Act as NAV CANADA's national functional lead for civil-military airspace integration, providing strategic direction for airspace management with DND/CAF and leading the development and continuous improvement of the Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) strategy.
• Establish and evolve a structured NAV CANADA/RCAF coordination framework supporting the Canadian Network Management Unit (CNMU), including its governance, operating model, staffing, processes, interfaces, and performance measures.
• Assess the airspace implications of defence modernization, translating military requirements into medium- and long-term national airspace planning considerations and identifying opportunities to optimize airspace use through enhanced civil-military integration and dual-use concepts.
• Provide national direction for airspace planning and integration in support of military exercises, operations, and special-use requirements.
• Lead and oversee national airspace impact assessments related to military and other special-use airspace requirements.
• Coordinate military-related airspace activities and implementation plans across NAV CANADA operational units and with RCAF Air Traffic Management (ATM), serving as the ATS interface for air defence planning.
• Provide functional leadership, direction, and subject matter expertise on military and special-use airspace matters to operational units, the National Operations Centre (NOC), NAV CANADA Security, and other operational groups.
• Lead the development, negotiation, review, and administration of Schedule A agreements and other domestic and international arrangements with military organizations, ensuring they reflect operational requirements and obtain the necessary standards, regulatory, and approval oversight from the accountable ATS Standards authority.
• Own and maintain the NAV CANADA-DND governance framework, including governance processes, agreement review cycles, accountabilities, and escalation mechanisms, while identifying and addressing emerging governance or agreement issues that could affect NAV CANADA's ability to meet operational, customer, military, or government requirements.
• Coordinate military-related agreements involving other NAV CANADA business units, including Commercial Relations and Engineering, as required.
• Serve as NAV CANADA's primary representative for civil-military airspace management, maintaining strategic relationships with key military, government, regulatory, security, and international stakeholders to support the integration of military, civil, commercial, and security airspace requirements.
• Represent NAV CANADA at senior-level national and international forums, committees, working groups, and bilateral or multilateral engagements related to military coordination and airspace management, including co-chairing the Air Navigation Services Cooperation Steering Committee (ANSCSC).
• Lead stakeholder engagement, consultation, and collaboration on complex and emerging airspace management issues, facilitating the resolution of competing priorities through risk-informed decision-making, consensus building, and collaborative problem-solving, while building organizational credibility and support for NAV CANADA's airspace management objectives through effective communication and relationship management.
• Partner with the Manager, Evolving Aviation Operations to advance common airspace and FUA initiatives, aligning civil and military requirements as integrated aviation concepts evolve.
• Act as NAV CANADA's corporate lead for airspace arrangements supporting major events and national security activities, including the development of temporary airspace designs, operational arrangements, and multi-agency coordination plans.
• Oversee national airshow coordination and NAV CANADA's involvement in special events requiring airspace management, ATS procedures, or operational coordination, ensuring all arrangements comply with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Lead and manage assigned staff by setting objectives, priorities, and performance expectations; allocating resources, evaluating performance; and supporting employee development.
• Provide national functional leadership for military coordination and airspace management, promoting consistency, standardization, and implementation of national strategies, agreements, processes, and operating models.
• Establish organizational capabilities, governance, and collaborative relationships that support the Airspace Management Cell, FUA framework, and broader airspace management objectives.
• Develop resource requirements and contribute to business planning, budgeting, workforce planning, succession planning, knowledge transfer, and business continuity strategies.
• Advise senior management on military coordination, airspace management, FUA, emerging operational requirements, and significant risks, issues, opportunities, and trends affecting NAV CANADA's strategic and operational objectives.

What you bring:

Education:

• University degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience providing subject matter expertise, strategic advice, and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholder communities.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management or involvement in the development and implementation of major projects or organizational initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior officials, government departments, military authorities, industry stakeholders, and other external organizations.
• Experience in aviation related military operations and the development, negotiation, and management of civil-military airspace agreements and arrangements.
• Experience leading and managing staff, teams, and/or multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments where requirements may be competing, time-sensitive, or subject to significant operational, regulatory, or security considerations.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of air traffic management procedures, techniques, and equipment as well as airspace structures and processes used to accommodate special-use and military requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of military aviation regulations and practices, NORAD operations, and the movement and control of military air traffic in domestic and international enroute operations.
• Knowledge of Flexible Use of Airspace principles, airspace management cell constructs, and emerging approaches to integrated civil-military airspace management.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations, ATS rules, standards, and associated Transport Canada requirements governing the movement and control of air traffic.
• Knowledge of DND/CAF mandates, structures, and operating environments sufficient to support multidisciplinary discussions and provide strategic advice on the aviation and airspace implications of military requirements.
• Knowledge of ICAO organization, Standards and Recommended Practices, and the applicable provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian aviation legislation, regulations and standards, international treaties and agreements, the Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act, the NAV CANADA Transfer Agreement, Canada-USA air transportation arrangements and other bilateral agreements relevant to air navigation services.
• Current knowledge of emerging technologies, defense capabilities, and trends in airspace management, regulations, and procedures in order to assess their potential implications and relative priorities over the medium and long term.
• Knowledge of project and program management techniques, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of policy, procedure, standards, guideline, and business-planning development processes.
• Knowledge of process management, change management, performance measurement, risk analysis, and risk management principles and techniques.

How others describe you:

• A clear and effective communicator who can translate complex technical, operational, and regulatory information into practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• A collaborative leader who can successfully lead people, multidisciplinary teams, and complex initiatives, including those involving external partner organizations.
• A skilled negotiator, mediator, and facilitator who builds consensus and reconciles competing priorities across civil, military, regulatory, security, and industry stakeholders.
• An analytical thinker who identifies critical issues, assesses risk, and recognizes opportunities in complex and evolving environments.
• A trusted relationship builder who can establish strategic partnerships and credibility with senior leaders across government, the military, industry, and NAV CANADA.
• A builder of organizational capability who can establish and mature governance frameworks, processes, accountabilities, and collaborative working relationships in evolving environments.
• A sound decision-maker who exercises judgement and provides recommendations in situations involving competing priorities, operational urgency, incomplete information, and significant organizational impact.
• A professional who consistently demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect while promoting strong personal, ethical, and organizational values.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site.

• Occasional travel required

Behaviour Statement:

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company's Code of Ethical Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.