Air Traffic Controller

Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometres of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is what we do. Operating out of air traffic control towers, Air Traffic Controllers (Airport/Aerodrome Controllers) provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing. Their job is to maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within a defined airspace surrounding the airport, referred to as a “control zone”, as well as on the ground on runways and taxiways. If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we are currently seeking two (2) Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controllers to work within the Kelowna Tower located at 4880 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna BC V1X 7V6. This is a full time, permanent opportunity. Kelowna Tower positions you at the heart of BC's Okanagan Valley, managing diverse traffic from commercial airlines to agricultural operations, emergency services, and recreational aircraft. Hit the slopes at Big White in winter, or paddleboard Okanagan Lake in summer. Kelowna isn't just affordable—it's where your salary delivers exceptional quality of life. Extended Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, Sick leave benefits, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Pension Plan; A competitive Salary between $111,143 to $160,659 CAD; An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $10,421 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 5); A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities; And relocation support to help make your transition seamless. To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our Air Traffic Controllers: Communicates clearly in English and listens with intent; What you’ll do: Air Traffic Controllers provide a safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft by: Assessing the traffic, planning traffic flow, and separating the air traffic by determining and applying radar or non-radar separation standards; Coordinating the movement of a combination of arriving and departing traffic with appropriate control positions, sectors, specialties, centres, towers, flight service stations and flight information centres; Entering information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing (unit specific), and posting the strips on a data board; Operating, monitoring and adjusting telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment; Preparing and/or completing duties and requirements as specified in unit directives; Providing flight information and radar service as requested by VFR aircraft; Accommodating special users of airspace (i.e. paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS etc.); Integrating into the traffic sequence aircraft that are performing exercises which do not conform with the normal traffic pattern (i.e. military and civilian training flights, NAV CANADA aircraft flight checks); Successful completion of an Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training program or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years experience as a licenced Air Traffic Controller (Airport/Aerodrome Controller) in a complex environment; Candidates will be required to provide detailed information on Air Traffic Controller training and work history as part of the application process as well as workplace references; The successful candidate 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. Phone: View phone number on clickmatrix.dev. NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive or business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.