Flexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date2025-02-28

Job GradePIPSC-4

Pay Range$123,506 - $155,150

Job SummaryEver looked out at the tarmac of an airport at all those planes spinning up? Do you ever wonder what information pilots need to get off the ground in Toronto, let’s say, and land safely in Vancouver? Weather and Navigation Systems, within NAV CANADA, provide information to the aviation community. Why not join a growing team of highly skilled and motivated people helping to provide the aviation community with the information they need to get people and things moving across the country?
You’ll be accountable for applying and developing specialized knowledge in the design, development, and integration of weather observation systems that help the aviation community in Canada from coast to coast to coast. Your technical leadership will contribute to the successful provision of navigation and weather information services across the country, blending responsibilities across product ownership, leading system engineering efforts and stepping in for testing when needed.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides technical support for national capital program development and formulation of national strategies to meet operational needs.
• Develops plans to meet project or site-specific requirements.
• Prepares detailed plans, system designs, and specifications for the provision and implementation of electronic systems to meet operational, technical and safety requirements.
• Manages large multi-disciplined projects with dollar values usually less than $500K, but occasionally in the $500K to $1M range.
• Provides prompt assistance when requested to investigate technical problems with in-service operational systems.
• Actively promotes a Safety and Quality culture within the Specialty which ultimately will be reflected in the quality of the finished product delivered to the client group.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering (Aerospace, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical/Electronics, Software) from a recognized Canadian university, or certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Professional Certification: Member or eligible to be a member in a Professional Engineering Association in Canada.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in the planning, design and implementation of safety or mission critical systems.
• Extensive experience delivering medium to large scale projects without close supervision.
• Extensive experience with system documentation and working with clients to gather requirements/design specs.
• Extensive experience preparing verification procedures.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools.
• Experience in hardware and software development, testing, and deployment.

Knowledge:

• A strong specialized knowledge of the systems and equipment which are the primary responsibility of the Specialty.
• A strong knowledge of systems and equipment which are the responsibility of the other Sections.
• A strong knowledge of theory and principles of engineering science and of the practices in specialized field of engineering.
• A strong knowledge of Professional engineering standards and practice.
• A strong knowledge of functions and requirements of the company operational groups as related to the systems and equipment for which the Specialty is responsible.
• A thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in project management methodologies, techniques, and disciplines for large projects.

Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to write technical specifications, standards, statements of work and other engineering documents.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information, research best practices and emerging technologies, and develop strategic recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, working under pressure, and meeting tight or conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research potential development solutions and best practices and to learn new technologies, domains, and tools.
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems.

Personal Suitability:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and forward-thinking attitude.

• Proficiency in teamwork and mentoring.
• Able to build and maintain strong strategic relationships.

Working conditions:

• Primary work location is Ottawa is at the Technical Systems Centre, Hunt Club Road. Position classified hybrid and requires minimum of one day on site.
• This position requires occasional travel across the country.

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 and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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