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Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

ATC Premium benefit

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking two Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controllers for the Kelowna Tower at 4880 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna, BC. This full-time, permanent opportunity offers a competitive CAD salary and relocation support, with options for professional growth within Canada’s air navigation system.

The role requires a minimum 3 years of licenced ATC experience in a complex environment, with high school completion and an ATC training program. Onsite work only, with comprehensive benefit plans.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training or equivalent.
• Strong decision-making under pressure is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, orderly, expeditious movement of aircraft.
• Issue clearances and instructions and relay pertinent information.
• Coordinate movement of arriving and departing traffic with control positions.
• Operate and monitor radar, radio, and other equipment as required.
• Respond to emergencies and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Judgment

Clear communication

Motivation/initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) ATC training

Job description

At NAV CANADA, we are experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometres of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is what we do. Operating out of air traffic control towers, Air Traffic Controllers (Airport/Aerodrome Controllers) provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing. Their job is to maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within a defined airspace surrounding the airport, referred to as a “control zone”, as well as on the ground on runways and taxiways.

We’re making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, where everyone thrives and where everyone is heard. To do that, we want to work with as many different types of people as possible.

If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we are currently seeking two (2) Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controllers to work within the Kelowna Tower located at 4880 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna BC V1X 7V6. This is a full time, permanent opportunity.

Job Description

Why Kelowna?

Professional growth in paradise. Kelowna Tower positions you at the heart of BC's Okanagan Valley, managing diverse traffic from commercial airlines to agricultural operations, emergency services, and recreational aircraft. You'll experience varied operational scenarios while enjoying one of Canada's most enviable work-life balances.

Life beyond the tower:

Hit the slopes at Big White in winter, or paddleboard Okanagan Lake in summer. Your commute takes you through some of Canada's most scenic landscape. Kelowna isn't just affordable—it's where your salary delivers exceptional quality of life.

Why this matters now:

The Okanagan's aviation sector is expanding with increased tourism, cargo, and emergency services operations. You're joining a tight-knit team where your expertise makes a direct, visible impact every day.

Ready to make Kelowna your runway to success? Keep Reading!

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Extended Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, Sick leave benefits, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Pension Plan;
• A competitive Salary between $111,143 to $160,659 CAD;
• An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $10,421 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 5);
• A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities;
• An opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive team where everyone belongs;
• And relocation support to help make your transition seamless.

Think you have what it takes:

To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our Air Traffic Controllers.

• Exercises sound judgment in complex situations;
• Communicates clearly in English and listens with intent;
• Brings a high level of motivation and initiative;
• Possesses strong recall and attention to detail;
• Excels in problem-solving and making effective decisions.

What you’ll do:

Air Traffic Controllers provide a safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft by:

• Assessing the traffic, planning traffic flow, and separating the air traffic by determining and applying radar or non-radar separation standards;
• Issuing clearances and instructions, as well as relaying messages and pertinent information;
• Coordinating the movement of a combination of arriving and departing traffic with appropriate control positions, sectors, specialties, centres, towers, flight service stations and flight information centres;
• Entering information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing (unit specific), and posting the strips on a data board;
• Operating, monitoring and adjusting telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment;
• Preparing and/or completing duties and requirements as specified in unit directives;
• Providing flight information and radar service as requested by VFR aircraft;
• Accommodating special users of airspace (i.e. paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS etc.);
• Integrating into the traffic sequence aircraft that are performing exercises which do not conform with the normal traffic pattern (i.e. military and civilian training flights, NAV CANADA aircraft flight checks);
• Responding to emergencies;
• Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Successful completion of high school or equivalent;
• Successful completion of an Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training program or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a licenced Air Traffic Controller (Airport/Aerodrome Controller) in a complex environment;

Selection process:

• Candidates will be required to provide detailed information on Air Traffic Controller training and work history as part of the application process as well as workplace references;
• Application information will be shared with a third-party provider which will conduct pre- screening, assessments as well as reference checks.

Working conditions:

• The successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position; The successful candidate must have a valid Transport Canada Category 2 aviation medical and be willing to complete a pre-employment drug test (including cannabis); Shift work is required.

Work arrangements:

• This position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

Contact Information:

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.

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.