Job Posting Title
Operations Duty Manager - Montreal

Job Category
FIR Service Delivery

Language Requirements
Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis

English and French are required / Le franais et l'anglais sont requis.

Flexible Work Agreement Type
On site / Sur place

Posting End Date
2026-08-03

Job Grade
L1 Zone B

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expience

Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Area Control Centre (ACC) Operations, the Operations Duty manager is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Air Traffic Services (ATS) personnel, equipment, and administrative functions.

Operations Duty Managers are accountable for the day of operation at the ACC, Towers, Flight Service Specialist (FSS), Flight Information Centre (FIC) and Air Traffic Operations Specialist (ATOS) service delivery to our stakeholders to ensure a cohesive operation for the day. They are also accountable to the National Operations Centre (NOC) to keep them informed through collaborative decision making of any issues and/or suggested mitigations to ensure contiguous national network operations.

In the performance of their duties and responsibilities, the Operations Duty manager maintains oversight responsibility for the delegated operation and ensures that all required documentation and coordination relative to personnel, equipment and administrative functions is completed in accordance with national, regional and facility guidance and direction.

Job Description

Language Requirements: Bilingual (English and French), in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations and or Official Languages requirements in order to either provide services to clients, the Public and or, to supervise and provide services to employees in the official language of their choice.

In this role you will:

• Ensure operational safety, service, and quality of Air Traffic Services in collaboration with the Manager, Area Control Centre Operations (MACCO), Manager, Air Traffic Operations (MATO), Manager, Terminal and Tower Operations (MTTO), Area Control Centre (ACC) Unit Manager, Site Managers, supervisors, and Manager, ATS Standards Compliance (MATSSC).
• Evaluate daily service delivery performance and report performance to the MACCO and MATO and NOC.
• Assist Site and Speciality Supervisors for immediate interpretation of Air Traffic Services Administration and Management Manual (ATSAMM), Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS), Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) requirements and elevate the request for interpretation if required.
• Identify, plan and direct daily operations during non-normal events such as airport or runway closures, major weather events, flight inspections, partial or full Communications, Navigation and Surveillance - Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) equipment failures, implementation of new ATS technology, aircraft incidents and/or accidents, etc. (in partnership with Air Navigation Services (ANS) Technology Services, ATM Engineering, CNS Engineering, Technology Infrastructure, and ATS Standards.
• Notify appropriate stakeholders of any affected facilities of equipment or environmental discrepancies/outages and emergencies/unusual situations that may impact the facility(ies).
• Identify resource requirements to deliver day of operation services and execute on productivity and service delivery improvements within budget.
• Be responsible for ATS staff during the day-of operation including the responsibility to match daily staff requirement to traffic, hire overtime, allocate operational priorities, provide guidance and coaching to staff, approve ad-hoc leave and take disciplinary action as required.

What you bring:

Education:

• Successful completion of secondary school, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3 years supervisory or management experience in the industry.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive management experience in an aviation operational environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Air Navigation System and Air Traffic Management.

How others describe you:

• Operational skill to prioritize the delivery of ATS Services when multiple demands exist.
• Effective communication skills (written/verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and judgement, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong leadership and team skills in a face paced environment.
• Strong analytic and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to provide well thought out recommendations.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and solve problems.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence at all levels, build consensus amongst stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• This position, based at the Montreal ACC, is classified as an on-site position and requires the incumbent to be present on site to perform their duties. Shifts are normally scheduled between 0530 and 2300 hrs. The incumbent may also be required, on occasion, to be available for overnight standby duty outside of the normal working hours noted above. This position is not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
• Occasional travel required.