air traffic controller (ATC)
Posted on March 23, 2026 by Employer details NAV CANADA
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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.- Location 4880 Old Vernon RoadKelowna, BCV1X 7V6
- Work location On site
- Salary$111,143 to $160,659YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 34 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3535266
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
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
Additional information
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
Benefits
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
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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