Certification Specialist (2 positions)

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking a Certification Specialist responsible for assessing and testing safety-critical CNS systems. This role will ensure the quality of products delivered to Air Traffic Services, involving significant interaction with engineering practices to uphold system integrity and operational safety.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunities for growth and development

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in system testing and validation required.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and software development processes.
• Knowledge of certification processes for Air Traffic Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in certification activities for safety-critical systems.
• Validate systems' capability for air traffic operations.
• Provide input into new test methodologies and process improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Agile methodology

Education

Degree in computer, electrical, systems engineering, or computer science

Tools

IBM Jazz

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Posting Title

Certification Specialist (2 positions)

Job Category

Systems Engineering

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2025-07-30

Job Grade

PIPSC-3

Pay Range

$111,451 - $140,007

Job Summary

The CNS (Communications/Navigation/Surveillance) Certification Specialist is responsible for providing expert product assessment and testing of safety critical CNS systems. This position has a direct impact on the quality of products and services provided by Engineering to Air Traffic Services; it provides assurance that the tested systems are delivered with suitable levels of integrity and quality for safe operational deployment across NAV CANADA’s operational facilities.

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

• Flexible work arrangements

• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in the planning, organizing, design, and implementation of assigned certification activities for safety critical systems.

• Ensure system safety is maintained.

• Validate the systems’ capability to meet functional and performance requirements of air traffic operations.

• Ensure that configuration management and test activities of systems are performed according to requirements and standards of the TBMS (Technology Business Management System), TCoE (Test Center of Excellence), and the NAV CANADA Safety Management System.

• Be involved and provide input into new test methodologies, and continual process improvements which will help identify safety risks and critical deficiencies.

• Advise team leads and management on implications and outcomes of certification testing.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in computer, electrical, systems engineering, or computer science, or an acceptable combination of education, related experience, and training.

Experience:

• Intermediate knowledge (minimum 3 years experience) of system testing, test engineering principles and validation of large-scale projects for both software and hardware.

• Experience interacting with external customers or suppliers.

• Experience in testing multiple software versions/deployments.

• Experience conducting cyber vulnerability assessments of safety-critical systems.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the certification process of Air Traffic Control systems.

• Knowledge of software development and testing processes from preliminary design to formal testing and acceptance.

• Knowledge of maintenance processes, procedures, and business functions in context of the air navigation business.

• Knowledge of software requirements management tools, problem tracking tools, configuration management tools and test management tools, such as IBM Jazz and Azure DevOps.

• Knowledge of safety management processes.

• Knowledge of industry trends and developments in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to assess the implications of technological advancements on NAV CANADA CNS (Communications/Navigation/Surveillance) system’s needs.

Abilities:

• Ability to identify, address and troubleshoot complex problems and to define & implement practical solutions.

• Ability to develop test plans.

• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple competing priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work in an Agile environment.

Personal Suitability:

• Develops effective and positive interpersonal relationships through respect for others, fairness, tact, persuasiveness, effective expression, and open communication.

• Demonstrates initiative, integrity, flexibility, balanced and timely judgment, reliability, dependability, thoroughness, service orientation and a positive attitude.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to help deliver robust and maintainable systems with high quality.

• Promotes teamwork, safety, quality, excellence, achievement, responsiveness, and continuous self learning.

Working conditions:

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

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.

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