Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

6w1 month ago

NAV CANADA

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$58,606 – C$207,450

About this role

At NAV CANADA, we’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies, helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometers of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace. This application is for Air Traffic Controller positions in the Toronto FIR (Ontario).

Our Air Traffic Controllers coordinate the safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffic across 7 flight information regions. Area Controllers (IFR) work from the Toronto Area Control Centre, managing large sections of airspace, while Tower Controllers (VFR) work at one of 8 towers in the Toronto FIR, using radio communication to issue instructions and clearances.

You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. NAV CANADA pays you to learn, providing paid training that includes classroom, simulator, and on-the-job phases. During training, you receive a salary of $58,606, with qualified Area Controllers earning up to $207,450.

We’re making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, thrives, and is heard. If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we’re looking for motivated individuals to take on the responsibility of managing Canada’s airspace.

Requirements

No prior specialized training or aviation experience required
Must be fluent in English (as per job posting language requirement)
Ability to maintain situational awareness and make rapid decisions under pressure
Strong spatial reasoning and multitasking skills to manage multiple aircraft simultaneously
Willingness to relocate to the Toronto FIR area for training and work
Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain security clearance
Must pass medical and psychological assessments as part of the selection process

Responsibilities

Coordinate the safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffic in the Toronto Flight Information Region
As an Area Controller (IFR), manage aircraft in en-route airspace using radar and communication systems from the Toronto Area Control Centre
As a Tower Controller (VFR), maintain direct visual contact with aircraft and issue instructions and clearances via radio
Ensure separation between aircraft and provide timely information to pilots to prevent conflicts
Respond to emergencies and unexpected situations with quick, decisive actions to maintain safety
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to cover 24/7 air traffic operations
Complete rigorous paid training including initial, specialty, and on-the-job phases

Benefits

Paid training program with a salary of $58,606 during training
Competitive pay after qualification: up to $207,450 for qualified Area Controllers
Opportunity to work in a critical, high-responsibility role shaping the future of air navigation
Inclusive workplace culture where everyone belongs, thrives, and is heard