Air Traffic Controller - Careers

Job Posting Title

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Careers - Gander Flight Information Region (Newfoundland and Labrador) (YQX FIR)

Posting End Date

2026-12-31

Job Posting Language Requirement

English / Anglais

Pay Range Minimum

$58,606.00

Pay Range Maximum

$207,450.00

Job Summary

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 is what we do.

Job Description

Thinking about a career in Air Traffic Services? Take this quick self‑assessment quiz to help you understand the realities of the role and whether it fits your career goals.

Our Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) are responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffic in 7 flight information regions (FIRs), working in NAV CANADA sites across the country. This application is for ATC positions in the Gander FIR (Newfoundland and Labrador).

Area controllers are based out of Area Control Centres (ACCs), each of which is responsible for air traffic in a large section of Canadian airspace. Area controllers are trained and work at their assigned ACC, which for this position is the Gander ACC.

Tower controllers have a direct view of the airport and aircraft, and use radio communication to issue instructions and clearances. After completing training, tower controllers work at one of the 42 towers located across the country.

Want to find your calling?

We’re making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, where everyone thrives and where everyone is heard.

If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we’re currently looking for highly motivated individuals to take on the responsibility of managing Canada’s airspace as ATC. You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. And the best part... we pay you to learn! Training is paid for and provided by NAV CANADA, and you will also receive a salary during training.

Air Traffic Controller - Area Controller qualified salary $143,513 to $207,450

Training includes three phases: initial training, specialty training and on-the-job training. Both initial and specialty training include classroom and simulator portions.

• Training Salary: $58,606 - $61,337

• Average total duration for training: 20 to 27 months

• Qualified area controllers will also receive a premium that ranges from $27,600 to $52,858 per year.

Air Traffic Controller - Tower Controller qualified salary $104,258 to $207,450

Training includes two phases: initial training (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training.

• Training salary: $58,606 - $61,337

• Average total duration of training: 12 to 27 months

• Qualified tower controllers will also receive a premium that ranges from $5,449 to $52,858 per year.

Application Requirements: 

To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Before applying for a career as an ATC, you must meet the following basic requirements: 

• 18 years or older;

• Have a high school diploma, or equivalency;

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

• Be prepared to undergo a medical, security check, and drug testing (including cannabis);

• Be ready to start training after successful completion of the recruitment and selection process: NAV CANADA has many sites across Canada - applicants for this job poster must be willing to relocate;

• Must meet our language requirements: English for the Gander FIR;

• Clear verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrate good memorization skills;

• Have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities;

• Strongly committed to teamwork;

• Possess a high level of resilience and an ability to perform under pressure.

Our selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be an ATC. This includes cognitive testing, pre-screening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises as well as an interview. You can learn more about the different steps here. Please note in-person assessments are held in each region based on operational requirements. They are typically held at our area control centres and require several hours to complete.

For this competition, we will be holding assessments for candidates in Gander in the fall. To learn more, you can visit the Air Traffic Services FAQ. 

IMPORTANT:

As part of your application, please upload 2 documents when you get to the Resume/CV section:

• Your resume

• Also include a cover letter outlining:

  • Why you are interested in pursuing a career as an Air Traffic Controller

  • The skills or experiences that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this role

To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, applicants are permitted to have only one candidate account and must use a single email address for all applications. Candidates may use this account to apply for other positions outside of Air Traffic Services (ATS); however, creating multiple accounts using different email addresses to apply on the same job posting is not permitted. Candidates applying to more than one ATS position will be required to choose which competition they wish to pursue. 

The creation of multiple accounts, use of alternate email addresses, modified personal information, or any attempt to circumvent application policies is considered fraudulent behaviour and is actively monitored by our Talent Acquisition team.

If duplicate or fraudulent accounts are identified, all associated applications may be disqualified from consideration and/or removed from the recruitment process.

Training Location

Time Type

Full time

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive and business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily and clearly on the subject line of their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.

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