Manager, Systems Integration

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture

Job summary

NAV CANADA seeks a Manager, Systems Integration to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, integration, certification, deployment and lifecycle support of ATM systems in Canada and beyond.

You will guide engineering teams, manage interfaces, ensure safety standards, and work with management to align deliverables with enterprise roadmaps. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and relentless focus on reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with experience in safety-critical environments.
• 5–8 years in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Verification or Software Engineering, including leadership roles.
• Knowledge of industry trends and technologies in Air Traffic Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers and Verification Specialists; conduct performance reviews and talent development.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of ATM systems, ensuring interoperability and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Integration

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Posting Title Manager, Systems Integration Job Category Project Management Language Requirements English / Anglais Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid / Hybride Posting End Date 2026-09-30 Job Grade L1 Zone B Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

As the Manager, Systems Integration, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, integration, certification, deployment and life cycle support of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems used across Canada and internationally. This is a mission-critical role where system interoperability, operational readiness, safety and reliability are paramount. You will be responsible for the professional growth of your team, the successful delivery of complex integration initiatives and ensuring that internally developed and third-party systems meet stringent aviation safety, engineering and quality standards.

Job Description Why NAV CANADA?

• Impactful Leadership: Thrive in a challenging, team-oriented environment where your work ensures the safety of the skies.
• Elite Rewards: Benefit from competitive compensation and the long-term security of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Growth-Focused: Access continuous opportunities for professional development to stay at the forefront of aviation innovation.
• Balanced Flexibility: Maintain peak performance with flexible work arrangements tailored for modern leadership.
• Inclusive Culture: Lead a diverse workforce that values unique perspectives as a core strength.

In this role you will:

• People Leadership: Manage, mentor and coach a multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers and Verification Specialists. Conduct performance reviews, facilitate career development and foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture. This includes talent acquisition, onboarding and retention.
• Systems Integration Leadership: Lead the end-to-end integration of complex ATM systems, providing technical oversight across requirements analysis, system design, interface management, integration planning, verification, certification, deployment and operational transition. Ensure interoperability between internally developed and third-party systems while balancing safety, operational and business priorities.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Senior Management, Architecture, Software Development, Verification, Infrastructure, Product Owners, Operations and external suppliers to align engineering deliverables with organizational priorities and enterprise roadmaps.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities and deliverables comply with established engineering processes, Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory requirements and safety-critical engineering standards (e.g., ED-109A).
• Operational Readiness & Life Cycle Support: Lead operational readiness activities including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Shadow Mode, Go-Live planning and transition to operational support. Ensure deployed systems are effectively maintained through corrective maintenance, enhancements, technology refreshes and ongoing life cycle support.
• Financial and Resource Management: Track team utilization, project effort and resource capacity to ensure alignment with organizational CAPEX/OPEX objectives. Provide regular financial and project health updates to Senior Management while ensuring projects remain within approved funding and resource plans.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent education and experience, supplemented by experience in Air Traffic Management systems or other complex safety-critical environments.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Verification or Software Engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a formal leadership or supervisory role.
• Current and in-depth knowledge of rapidly evolving industry trends, computing and communications technologies and products and services available within the Air Traffic Management community.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering and business management, including business case development, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, procurement, vendor management and contract administration.
• Good knowledge of procurement policies, vendor management, tendering processes, proposal evaluations and contracting mechanisms.
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies, interface management, configuration management, verification planning and engineering lifecycle management tools such as Azure DevOps or equivalent.

How others describe you:

• Collaborative Leader: Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, build consensus and align internal stakeholders, suppliers and operational customers around common engineering and business objectives.
• Clear, concise and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop strategies, engineering plans, governance documentation and executive presentations while communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A systems thinker who understands how complex technologies interact across an enterprise environment and can make sound technical decisions while balancing operational, safety and business priorities.

Behaviour Statement

All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, values, safety culture and objectives. This includes adherence to all safety policies, engineering standards and procedures corresponding to the responsibilities of the position. 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.

- NAV CANADA employees help guide the world's aircraft safely and expeditiously through Canadian-controlled airspace. With approximately 4600 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.