NAV CANADA

Manager, Systems Integration

NAV CANADA$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience in Air Traffic Management or safety-critical environments.
  • 5-8 years experience in Systems Engineering, Integration, Verification or Software Engineering, with 2-3 years in a leadership role.
  • Current knowledge of industry trends and technologies in Air Traffic Management.
  • Experience in engineering and business management, including project planning and budgeting.
  • Familiarity with procurement policies and vendor management processes.
  • Proficient in systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management tools like Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers and Verification Specialists.
  • Lead end-to-end integration of complex ATM systems with technical oversight.
  • Collaborate with Senior Management and various teams to align engineering deliverables with priorities.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering processes and safety-critical engineering standards.
  • Oversee operational readiness activities and lead life cycle support initiatives.
  • Track team utilization and provide project health updates to Senior Management.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge Air Traffic Management technologies.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of engineering professionals.
  • Involvement in mission-critical Air Traffic Management operations.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Manager, Systems Integration

Job Category
Project Management

Language Requirements
English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date
2026-09-30

Job Grade
L1 Zone B

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary
As the Manager, Systems Integration, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, integration, certification, deployment and life cycle support of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems used across Canada and internationally. This is a mission-critical role where system interoperability, operational readiness, safety and reliability are paramount. You will be responsible for the professional growth of your team, the successful delivery of complex integration initiatives and ensuring that internally developed and third-party systems meet stringent aviation safety, engineering and quality standards.

In this role you will:
  • People Leadership: Manage, mentor and coach a multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers and Verification Specialists. Conduct performance reviews, facilitate career development and foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture. This includes talent acquisition, onboarding and retention.
  • Systems Integration Leadership: Lead the end-to-end integration of complex ATM systems, providing technical oversight across requirements analysis, system design, interface management, integration planning, verification, certification, deployment and operational transition. Ensure interoperability between internally developed and third-party systems while balancing safety, operational and business priorities.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Senior Management, Architecture, Software Development, Verification, Infrastructure, Product Owners, Operations and external suppliers to align engineering deliverables with organizational priorities and enterprise roadmaps.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities and deliverables comply with established engineering processes, Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory requirements and safety-critical engineering standards (e.g., ED-109A).
  • Operational Readiness & Life Cycle Support: Lead operational readiness activities including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Shadow Mode, Go-Live planning and transition to operational support. Ensure deployed systems are effectively maintained through corrective maintenance, enhancements, technology refreshes and ongoing life cycle support.
  • Financial and Resource Management: Track team utilization, project effort and resource capacity to ensure alignment with organizational CAPEX/OPEX objectives. Provide regular financial and project health updates to Senior Management while ensuring projects remain within approved funding and resource plans.


What you bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent education and experience, supplemented by experience in Air Traffic Management systems or other complex safety-critical environments.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Verification or Software Engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a formal leadership or supervisory role.
  • Current and in-depth knowledge of rapidly evolving industry trends, computing and communications technologies and products and services available within the Air Traffic Management community.
  • Knowledge and experience in engineering and business management, including business case development, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, procurement, vendor management and contract administration.
  • Good knowledge of procurement policies, vendor management, tendering processes, proposal evaluations and contracting mechanisms.
  • Experience with systems engineering methodologies, interface management, configuration management, verification planning and engineering lifecycle management tools such as Azure DevOps or equivalent.


How others describe you:
  • Collaborative Leader: Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, build consensus and align internal stakeholders, suppliers and operational customers around common engineering and business objectives.
  • Clear, concise and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop strategies, engineering plans, governance documentation and executive presentations while communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A systems thinker who understands how complex technologies interact across an enterprise environment and can make sound technical decisions while balancing operational, safety and business priorities.


Working Conditions
  • This position is a hybrid position with a minimum of three (3) days per week on site.
  • Occasional travel may be required to operational facilities, customer sites and supplier locations.
  • Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to support integration testing, operational deployments and critical production activities.


Behaviour Statement
  • All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, values, safety culture and objectives. This includes adherence to all safety policies, engineering standards and procedures corresponding to the responsibilities of the position.

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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