Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller – Kelowna Tower (2 Positions) - Min 3 year[...]

Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller – Kelowna Tower (2 Positions)

Job Category: FIR Service Delivery

Language Requirements: English / Anglais English is required / L'anglais est requis

Work Agreement Type: On site

Posting End Date: 2026-06-30

Job Grade: ATC-2

Pay Range: $111,143 - $160,659 CAD

Job Summary Operating out of air traffic control towers, Air Traffic Controllers (Airport/Aerodrome Controllers) provide pilots with clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing. They maintain safe and orderly flow of air traffic within the control zone and on the ground.

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
• Pension Plan
• Competitive Salary between $111,143 to $160,659 CAD
• Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $10,421 CAD per year upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 5)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive team
• Relocation support

Think you have what it takes:

• 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:

• Assess traffic, plan traffic flow, and separate air traffic using radar or non‑radar separation standards
• Issue clearances and instructions, relay messages and pertinent information
• Coordinate movements of arriving and departing traffic with appropriate control positions, sectors, specialties, centers, towers, flight service stations and flight information centers
• Enter information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing, and post the strips on a data board
• Operate, monitor and adjust telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment
• Prepare and/or complete duties and requirements as specified in unit directives
• Provide flight information and radar service to VFR aircraft
• Accommodate special users of airspace such as paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS, etc.
• Integrate aircraft performing exercises that do not conform with the normal traffic pattern (e.g., military and civilian training flights, NAV CANADA aircraft flight checks)
• Respond 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 licensed 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 and provide workplace references. The application information will be shared with a third‑party provider for pre‑screening, assessments and reference checks.

Working Conditions

Must meet the security requirements of the position; 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. This position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

Contact Information

Office: NAV CANADA, 151 Slater Street, Suite 120, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3

Mailing address: P.O. Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6

Phone: 1-800-876-4693

Email: carrieresatscareers@navcanada.ca

Equal Opportunity

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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