air traffic controller (ATC)

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Analyze environmental conditions to determine the most desirable and economic route of flight
• Authorize airline flights over assigned routes
• Direct air traffic within assigned air space
• Provide pilots with information essential to aviation safety
• Control moving aircraft and service vehicles at airport
• Support air traffic control operations by relaying radio requests for flight clearances, arrival and departure information and position reports
• Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy
• Relay information to pilots in flight
• Maintain radio and telephone contact with other control centres
• Alert airport emergency services when necessary
• Respond to radio calls from aircraft preparing for takeoff or landing and supply information such as weather conditions, wind speed and direction and presence of local air traffic

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program