Assistant Vice President, IFR Services

NAV CANADA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking an Assistant Vice President for IFR Services to oversee the management of air traffic services. This leadership role requires experience in the aviation industry, strong strategic abilities, and a commitment to building a skilled, diverse workforce. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments and ensure the efficient delivery of IFR services within Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive leadership roles in aviation.
• Advanced knowledge of air traffic management systems.
• Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a team of ATS professionals.
• Provides strategic advice to executives on IFR issues.
• Responsible for training and succession planning in regions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Vice President, IFR Services

Job Category

Operations

Language Requirements

Bilingual / Bilingue 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

2025-06-06

Job Grade

L4

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

The Assistant Vice President, IFR Services is responsible for the providing the overall direction for the corporate and Operations strategic plans and is accountable for the safe, cost effective and efficient delivery and management of IFR air traffic services and airspace management within the regions. The role is also responsible for directing the talent management of specialized personnel in the regions, including training, due diligence and skill development. The role serves a key member of NAV CANADA’s leadership team and will be accountable for all IFR activities. The AVP IFR Services collaborates with all AVPs throughout the different business units of the Company. The role is an ambassador for NAV CANADA, builds key relationships and collaborates with important stakeholders, leading a broader awareness of the organization and its mission.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Develops and maintains a team of ATS professionals with the capability and motivation to deliver the required range of IFR services and programs in a high quality and cost-effective manner.
• Provides strategic advice to the VP and Chief of Operations, executives and senior stakeholders on complex and controversial IFR related issues.
• Establishes the corporate technical direction and required investments, ongoing cost/ maintenance requirements and expected service performance within each FIR to meet NAV CANADA’s operational requirements, service performance goals and developments.
• Establishes strategies for the IFR processes and business requirements of NAV CANADA.
• Responsible to support training, skill development and appropriate succession planning for the regions.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner on operational and strategic business issues. Drives workforce planning efforts in alignment with short and long-term business needs.

What you bring:

• 10+ years in progressive leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the technical infrastructure of the Air Navigation System and Air Traffic Management
• Broad knowledge of the global aviation industry and NAV CANADA’s customers.
• Understanding of IFR operations and procedures in Canada and the collaborative relationship between airlines, airports and ANSPs.
• Proven inclusive, collaborative, and consensus-building management style
• Proven track record of success managing complex multi discipline operational environments
• Experience supporting leadership teams in multi-stakeholder and regulated environments.
• Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

How others Describe you:

• Demonstrated advanced communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Strong collaborator and strategic partner; a leader who works well across all areas of the organization
• Empathetic and articulate thought leader who demonstrates a high level of emotional intellect, both in viewing self and others
• Demonstrated ability to navigate successfully in a fast paced, multi-tasking, dynamic organization along with significant influence/negotiation skills with multi-stakeholder teams
• Manages time efficiently. Ability to multitask priorities and meet deadlines
• A talent for working collaboratively and effectively with senior management, Board Directors and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build a strong, skilled and high performing team
• Demonstrated ability to engage team-building skills to leverage capabilities of diverse groups of individuals
• Well cultivated critical thinker. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with an ability to see around corners
• Strong analytical skills. Able to assess processes and outcomes by establishing solid metrics of performance.
• A non-political team player who can quickly establish themselves as a valued member of the Operations business leadership team.
• Proven ability to resolve complex employee relations issues
• A respected people leader with a positive and transparent team-oriented style, using a variety of communications tools in order to reach a broad cross section of stakeholders from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Working Conditions:

• This position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in office.
• Frequent Travel required
• Bilingual or willingness to learn French

**IMPORTANT

Please submit a letter along with your resume addressing the following:

• What is your motivation to apply for the AVP IFR Services position?
• What is your vision for the role?
• What skills do you bring to the position that will make you successful?

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.