Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller - Vancouver Tower
$143.51k - $207.45k per yearNAV Canada
Why Vancouver? Because your career deserves a backdrop this extraordinary. Professional acceleration meets lifestyle perfection. Vancouver Tower isn't just another posting—it's where your expertise shapes one of North America's most complex airspace environments. You'll manage traffic from 40+ airlines connecting six continents, handling everything from float planes to wide-body internationals.
Life beyond the tower: Finish your shift and be on the slopes of Grouse Mountain. Kayak English Bay before your evening shift. Walk through Canada Place—where cruise ships dock and seaplanes land. Vancouver isn't just scenic;
it's functional beauty that enhances your daily routine.
Why this matters now: Vancouver's aviation sector is exploding—new international routes, expanded cargo operations, sustainable aviation initiatives. Ground floor opportunities like this don't come often. Plus, you're joining an elite team.
Ready to make Vancouver your runway to success? Keep Reading!
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 and Pension Plan;
- A competitive Salary between $143,513 to $207,450 CAD;
- An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $32,469 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 12);
- A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities;
- An opportunity tojoin a diverse and inclusive team where everyone belongs;
- And relocation support to help make your transition seamless.
Think you have what it takes : 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:
- 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 : 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;
- Issuing clearances and instructions, as well as relaying messages and pertinent information;
- 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);
- Responding 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 as part of the application process as well as workplace references;
- Application information will be shared with a third-party provider which will conduct pre screening, assessments as well as reference checks.
Working conditions:
- The successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position
- 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.
Work arrangements:
- This position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
Contact Information:
NAV CANADA, 151 Slater Street, Suite 120, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6.
Phone: View phone number on ca.hrm.tc.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest;
only those selected fornext steps will be contacted.
At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. 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.
Life beyond the tower: Finish your shift and be on the slopes of Grouse Mountain. Kayak English Bay before your evening shift. Walk through Canada Place—where cruise ships dock and seaplanes land. Vancouver isn't just scenic;
it's functional beauty that enhances your daily routine.
Why this matters now: Vancouver's aviation sector is exploding—new international routes, expanded cargo operations, sustainable aviation initiatives. Ground floor opportunities like this don't come often. Plus, you're joining an elite team.
Ready to make Vancouver your runway to success? Keep Reading!
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 and Pension Plan;
- A competitive Salary between $143,513 to $207,450 CAD;
- An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $32,469 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 12);
- A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities;
- An opportunity tojoin a diverse and inclusive team where everyone belongs;
- And relocation support to help make your transition seamless.
Think you have what it takes : 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:
- 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 : 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;
- Issuing clearances and instructions, as well as relaying messages and pertinent information;
- 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);
- Responding 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 as part of the application process as well as workplace references;
- Application information will be shared with a third-party provider which will conduct pre screening, assessments as well as reference checks.
Working conditions:
- The successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position
- 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.
Work arrangements:
- This position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
Contact Information:
NAV CANADA, 151 Slater Street, Suite 120, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6.
Phone: View phone number on ca.hrm.tc.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest;
only those selected fornext steps will be contacted.
At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. 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.
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