Air Traffic Operations Specialist

NAV CANADA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking an Air Traffic Operations Specialist in Edmonton. The role involves processing flight data to support air traffic operations, ensuring safety protocols, and adapting to operational changes. This position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

Defined benefit pension plan.

Opportunities for growth and development.

Diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Air Traffic Control systems and Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Experience using automated systems for flight data processing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of aviation information and operational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Process flight data to support air traffic controllers.
• Provide safety information to air traffic controllers.
• Initiate communication search actions for overdue aircraft.

Skills

Communication

Problem Analysis

Adaptability

Education

Completion of secondary school education

Tools

Automated flight data processing systems

Job description

Job Posting Title

Air Traffic Operations Specialist

Job Category

FIR Service Delivery

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

On site / Sur place

Posting End Date

2025-07-08

Job Grade

ATT-6

Pay Range

$95,757 - $117,670

Job Summary

Air Traffic Operations Specialists review and disseminate flight data that is required by air traffic controllers to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious provision of air traffic services.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment.

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

• Defined benefit pension plan.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Diverse and inclusive workforce.

Key Accountabilities:

• Processes all flight data in support of Air Traffic Controllers to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious provision of air traffic services and for Flight Data Analysts to facilitate the collection of Company revenues for services provided.

• Provides an alerting service including initiation and coordination of communication search action to ensure that action is taken in the event of an overdue aircraft.

• Provides information pertinent to flight safety to air traffic controllers in the provision of separation and NAV CANADA clients in the preparation of flight plans

Education/Occupational Certification:

Twelve weeks (variable) of theoretical and 4 to 7 months of practical training are required for the ATOS position. The training program, regardless of candidate background, will last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. In addition, the incumbent must continually be prepared to adapt to new or revised operating procedures and equipment.

Pay Range:

Training: $46,53548,164 - $47,93249,610

Qualified: $95,75799,109 - $117,670121,789

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience:

• Experience using automated systems for flight data processing an asset.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Air Traffic Control systems, procedures and related aviation information.

• Knowledge of Airspace Requirements and Procedures, categories, areas, and zones.

• Knowledge of Publications and Reference Documents, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Instrument Flight Rules, Control Visual Flight Rules, Visual Flight Rules.

• Knowledge of Air Traffic Services Terminology, Location Identifiers, Aircraft Identifiers and Aircraft Performance, Notice to Airmen, Flight Planning, Flight Itineraries (formats and categories); also, of other air traffic service units within the Flight Information Region, and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s organization, responsibilities, and priorities.

Abilities:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Adapt to new or revised operating procedures and equipment.

• Work under pressure.

• Analyze operational problems and develop solutions.

• Work independently without direction.

Personal Suitability:

• Effective interpersonal relationships, reliable, diplomatic, tactful, and cooperative.

• Initiative, good judgment, thoroughness, and adaptability.

• Customer service focus.

Conditions of Employment:

• Shift work required.

• This position is based at the Edmonton Area Control Centre and is classified as an onsite position. This position is not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. 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.