Job Posting Title

Assistant Vice President, Trajectory Based Operations & Airspace Transformation Delivery

Job Category

IT Management

Language Requirements

Bilingual / Bilingue

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

On site / Sur place

Posting End Date

2025-04-10

Job Grade

L4

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Trajectory Based Operations & Airspace Transformation Delivery orchestrates a long-term, enterprise-wide transformation program that merges the Trajectory Based Operations and Airspace Modernization initiatives into one cohesive and compelling transformation program. By establishing a multi-year roadmap and robust governance frameworks, the AVP ensures alignment across cross-functional teams, fosters innovation and continuous improvement, and drives on-time delivery of critical milestones.

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, and industry partners, and regulatory bodies, the AVP validates and prioritizes projects to maintain organizational readiness and deliver maximum benefits. The AVP champions a culture of change, assembling and empowering high-performing teams while adapting remediation strategies to rapidly address challenges, ensuring NAV CANADA’s transformation vision is translated into tangible, lasting results.

The AVP will lead the transformation through a matrixed assignment of experts from various departments across the organization and must establish the appropriate structures to drive clarity of responsibility and accountability for results.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

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

In this role you will:

• Lead the integration of the Trajectory Based Operation and Airspace Modernization Programs that aligns with NAV CANADA’s long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and define the multi-year phasing and pacing.
• Oversee, Define and establish a comprehensive program schedule coordinating all cross-functional activities, key milestones, and stakeholder commitments, providing a clear framework to guide teams, track and measure progress, and drive on-time execution.
• Create and manage a transparent budget and reporting framework, ensuring that resource allocation and program metrics support strategic goals.
• Implement and oversee appropriate governance structures required to support and manage transformation.
• Develop and establish assurance mechanisms, using independent reviews and performance metrics to validate program progress, mitigate risks, and maintain stakeholder confidence.
• Establish remediation strategies and plans to address issues and unexpected challenges, ensuring rapid response to evolving conditions and continuous alignment with the transformation vision.
• Develop and communicate program insights and updates to Executive Sponsors, the CEO, and/or the Board’s Transformation Sub-Committee.
• Responsible diplomatically ensuring NAV CANADA’s interests within a multi-stakeholder consortium are met.
• Build and lead high-performing transformation teams by providing clear direction, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that accelerates delivery.

What you bring:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years working in an ANSP environment
• Minimum of 5 years managing a team of managers
• Experience building and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working in high-performance, multi-stakeholder teams.
• Experienced in OPEX and CAPEX budget planning
• Dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Proven inclusive and collaborative management style
• Accustomed to problem solving and working under tight timelines with multiple initiatives

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s ATC Operations and understanding of Air Navigation Services
• Knowledge of project and program management practices
• Knowledge of a range of Technology Management frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, CMMI, ED-109
• Knowledge and understanding of ICAO and Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining, labour relations and employee relationships
• Knowledge of Financial Management procedures and techniques to establish and manage Operating and Capital budgets.

Skills:

• Skilled in developing and strategically leading large-scale transformation initiatives in an ANSP environment.
• Skilled in negotiating and managing large-scale, complex technology delivery contracts.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and diplomatic, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and matrixed team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, respect, and influence.
• Strong political acuity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop governance structures, policies, and procedures, ensuring adherence to controls and strategic objectives.
• Ability to lead change and innovation across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach and mentor direct reports and other employees, fostering professional growth and leadership development.
• Ability to maintain morale and effectiveness within a high-performing and productive team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent international and domestic travel (20-30%)

Safety Behaviour Statement:

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate safety behaviours aligned with company values and objectives. This includes adherence to safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.

IMPORTANT:

Please submit a letter along with your resume addressing the following:

• What is your motivation to apply for the Trajectory Based Operations & Airspace Transformation Delivery?
• What is your vision for the role within the Organization?
• What skills do you bring to the position that will make you successful?

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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