Manager, Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Safety Performance Analytics

Nav Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined benefit pension plan

Growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking a Manager, Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Safety Performance Analytics to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering performance analytics, forecasting, safety intelligence, and organizational metrics. You will shape strategy, guide data-driven decisions, and collaborate with operations, safety, and technology to drive measurable value.

You will oversee emissions measurement initiatives, performance indicators, and reporting processes while aligning with international

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in analytics or related field.
• 6+ years in analytics, forecasting, performance measurement, or aviation operations.
• Experience leading high‑performing teams and managing analytics projects.
• Ability to drive data-driven decisions with dashboards and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Identify ATM analytics requirements supporting NAV CANADA's initiatives.
• Lead development and execution of the ATM analytics strategy with multiple teams.
• Develop strategies to measure aircraft emissions and related reductions.
• Oversee gap analyses to improve standards, methodologies and technologies.
• Define system requirements for forecasting, simulation, and reporting.
• Communicate metrics and value propositions to executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate to advance data-sharing, forecasting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead fast-time simulation capabilities to assess efficiency and modernization.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, CANSO, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Analytics

Forecasting

Performance metrics

Data storytelling

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in analytics or related field

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Dashboards/data visualization

Job description

Job Posting Title Manager, Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Safety Performance Analytics Job Category CORP SERV Management Language Requirements English / Anglais English is required / L'anglais est requis Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid / Hybride Posting End Date 2026-11-09 Job Grade L2 Zone A Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

Shape the future of air navigation services in Canada. Reporting to the Director, ATM and Safety Performance, the Manager, Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Safety Performance Analytics leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for ATM performance, safety intelligence, forecasting, and organizational performance measurement. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence, driving initiatives that support operational decision-making, service delivery, customer value, strategic planning, safety performance management, and financial forecasting across NAV CANADA. The Manager is responsible for contributing to strategic direction, establishing priorities, and creating the conditions for a high‑performing team to deliver impactful analytics and insights across the organization. As a recognized industry leader, you will collaborate with operations, technology, safety, finance and various corporate business partners to transform complex data into actionable insights that influence decision‑making across the organization. Leading a team of managers and analysts, you will represent NAV CANADA at national and international forums, working alongside organizations such as Transport Canada, ICAO, CANSO, IATA, air carriers, airports, and fellow ANSPs to advance performance analytics, forecasting, and safety intelligence initiatives that deliver measurable value to customers and the wider aviation ecosystem.

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Identify and deliver ATM performance analytics requirements that support NAV CANADA's core business and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of NAV CANADA's ATM performance analytics strategy in collaboration with Operations, Safety & Quality, Stakeholder & Industry Relations, and Technology teams.
• Advance corporate sustainability by developing and implementing strategies to measure aircraft emissions and quantify emissions reductions resulting from ATM system improvements.
• Lead and oversee gap and impact analyses to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in technical standards, methodologies, analytics, and technologies.
• Define ATM performance, forecasting, simulation, and analytical system requirements, and provide strategic direction for methodologies, technologies, reporting processes, and initiatives that support business objectives and secure project funding.
• Lead the development, implementation, reporting, assurance, and communication of customer value proposition, organizational performance, safety intelligence, and aircraft emissions reduction metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance data-sharing, analytics, forecasting, performance measurement, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and oversee the application of fast-time simulation capabilities to assess efficiency improvements and support airspace modernization initiatives.
• Ensure performance analytics and metrics align with ICAO, CANSO, and stakeholder expectations.
• Represent NAV CANADA as a subject matter expert in data analysis, performance analytics, forecasting, and safety intelligence at industry forums and working groups.
• Lead presentations, discussions, collaborative initiatives, and communication strategies that advance performance, customer value, safety intelligence, and sustainability objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate strategic priorities and align team activities with NAV CANADA's mission, vision, values, and business objectives.
• Lead, develop, and motivate employees by setting performance expectations, managing results, fostering accountability, and supporting capability development through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

What you bring:

• Education: Undergraduate degree in analytics, computer science, business, economics, mathematics, engineering, aviation, sustainability, or another related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience: 6 or more years of progressively responsible experience in analytics, forecasting, performance measurement, aviation operations, safety analytics, business intelligence, or related functions. Experience managing and developing high‑performance teams. Project management experience supporting analytics, forecasting, operational performance or safety intelligence functions. Experience developing performance metrics, forecasting methodologies, dashboards, and analytical products that support business decision-making. Experience supporting executive decision‑making through data-driven analysis, data storytelling, and recommendations. Experience working with large operational, financial, safety, or aviation datasets.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of statistical analysis, performance measurement, forecasting methodologies, and quantitative analytical techniques. Strong understanding of data management, analytics, business intelligence tools, and analytical quality assurance practices. Knowledge of the aviation industry, industry trends, and key factors influencing activity and system performance. Knowledge of performance measurement frameworks and the development of meaningful performance indicators applicable to operational, safety, and business performance. Understanding of safety performance measurement, safety analytics, and risk-informed decision‑making principles. Familiarity with sustainability and environmental performance frameworks, including aircraft emissions measurement and reporting approaches. Understanding of Air Traffic Management performance concepts, operational analytics, and airspace modernization initiatives. Knowledge of budget, resource, and portfolio management principles.

How others describe you:

• A collaborative and influential leader who builds and inspires high-performing teams.
• A strategic thinker who connects operational performance, safety outcomes, forecasting insights, organizational priorities, and broader aviation industry trends to support informed decision-making.
• A positive, inclusive, and solution-oriented leader who leads by example, builds trust through collaboration, and brings people together to achieve shared goals.
• Skilled at leading across functions and fostering strong partnerships within and beyond the organization.
• An exceptional communicator who effectively engages audiences at all levels, including industry stakeholders.
• Skilled at translating complex analytical and forecasting challenges into clear, actionable insights for senior executives and stakeholders.
• An analytical problem-solver who applies research and data-driven methodologies to complex aviation challenges and delivers practical business solutions.
• Experienced in identifying key performance areas and developing meaningful performance measures and indicators.
• Decisive and sound in judgement, with the ability to navigate complex situations and make timely, informed decisions.
• Highly organized and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept at planning, prioritizing, and coordinating team workloads to achieve business objectives.

Working Conditions:

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

Behaviour Statement:

All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Ethical Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.

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.

NAV CANADA employees help guide the world's aircraft safely and expeditiously through Canadian-controlled airspace. With approximately 5800 employees located from coast, to coast, to coast, we offer some of the most exciting careers in the field of aviation.

Our employees deliver air traffic services, design and build our technology, maintain our systems, and provide a wide variety of technical and administrative support.

Above all, our employees work together to keep our skies safe.

NAV CANADA considers our people to be our most important asset, and we are committed to providing a motivating and satisfying workplace.

In exchange for your dedication and commitment, you'll receive a generous compensation and benefits package, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to work for a company that is at the forefront of its industry globally.

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