About this role
At NAV CANADA, we are experts in navigating Canada’s skies across 18 million square kilometres of airspace. Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controllers operate from towers, providing pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation during takeoff and landing. They ensure a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the control zone and on runways and taxiways.
Vancouver Tower manages one of North America's most complex airspace environments, handling traffic from 40+ airlines connecting six continents. Controllers oversee everything from float planes to wide-body internationals. This full-time permanent role is located at 3511 Grant McConnachie Way, Richmond, BC.
NAV CANADA fosters a place where everyone belongs, thrives, and is heard by working with diverse types of people. Vancouver offers lifestyle perks like skiing on Grouse Mountain, kayaking English Bay, and walking Canada Place amid seaplanes and cruise ships. The city's functional beauty enhances daily routines beyond the tower.
Vancouver's aviation sector is expanding with new routes, cargo operations, and sustainable initiatives. Join an elite team with ground floor opportunities to shape air navigation's future. Professional acceleration meets extraordinary lifestyle in this high-impact position.
Requirements
- Experienced as an Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller
- English proficiency required
- Ability to succeed in rigorous and highly competitive recruitment and training processes
- Qualities suited for elite air traffic control team
- Capacity to handle high-volume and complex tower operations
Responsibilities
- Provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing
- Maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within the defined control zone
- Control ground movements on runways and taxiways
- Manage traffic from 40+ airlines connecting six continents
- Handle diverse aircraft including float planes to wide-body internationals
- Operate in one of North America's most complex airspace environments
Benefits
- Base salary between $139,333 to $201,407 CAD
- ATC Premium of $31,523 CAD per year upon successful completion of training
- Relocation assistance including moving costs and temporary housing
- Extended Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, Sick leave benefits
- Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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