Job Summary
Kelowna Tower located at 4880 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna BC V1 X 7 V6.
This is a full time, permanent opportunity.
Job Description
Why Kelowna?
Professional growth in paradise.
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.
You'll experience varied operational scenarios while enjoying one of Canada's most enviable work-life balances.
Life beyond the tower: Hit the slopes at Big White in winter, or paddleboard Okanagan Lake in summer.
Your commute takes you through some of Canada's most scenic landscape.
Kelowna isn't just affordable—it's where your salary delivers exceptional quality of life.
Why this matters now: The Okanagan's aviation sector is expanding with increased tourism, cargo, and emergency services operations.
You're joining a tight-knit team where your expertise makes a direct, visible impact every day.
Ready to make Kelowna your runway to success? Keep Reading
What NAV CANADA offers you:
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:
What you'll do: Air Traffic Controllers provide a safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft by:
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Selection process:
Working conditions:
Work arrangements:
Contact Information:
Mailing address: P.
O.
Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1 P 5 L6.
Phone: 1-800-876-4693.
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:
• A competitive Salary between $139,333 to $201,407 CAD;
• An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $31,523 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 to join 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 K1 P 5 H3.
Mailing address: P.
O.
Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1 P 5 L6.
Phone: 1-800-876-4693.
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.
Why Winnipeg? Because central Canada offers unlimited potential.
Strategic positioning meets exceptional value.
Winnipeg Tower connects you to Canada's aviation heartland, managing everything from international cargo to training operations.
Your expertise will grow across diverse operational scenarios while your income delivers extraordinary purchasing power in one of Canada's most affordable major cities.
Life beyond the tower : Own a beautiful home for what a condo costs elsewhere.
Explore vibrant cultural scenes in the Exchange District, enjoy world-class festivals, or escape to pristine lakes just hours away.
Winnipeg delivers big-city amenities with small-town affordability and genuine community spirit.
Why this matters now : As Canada's geographic center, Winnipeg's aviation importance is growing with increased cargo operations and training facilities.
You're joining a collaborative team where career development and work-life balance aren't competing priorities—they're both achievable.
Ready to make Winnipeg 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 $122,613 to $177,240 CAD;
• An Air Traffic Controller ATC Premium of $13,996 CAD per year, upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level 7);
• A chance to grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities;
• An opportunity to join 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) experience 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 prescreening, 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 K1 P 5 H3.
Mailing address: P.
O.
Box 3411 Station 'T', Ottawa, ON K1 P 5 L6.
Phone: 1-800-876-4693.
