Job Posting Title

Unit Manager, Montreal (18-Month term)

Job Category

FIR Service Delivery

Language Requirements

Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis

English and French are required / Le français et l'anglais sont requis.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

On site / Sur place

Posting End Date

2026-06-25

Job Grade

L1 Zone B

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Air Traffic Operations (MATO), the Unit Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of air navigation services and operations within assigned site(s). This role provides leadership in operational performance, safety, resource management, and employee engagement, while building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. The Unit Manager also leads VFR Controllers and/or Flight Service Specialists in a dynamic 24/7 aviation environment.

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

Language Requirements: Bilingual (English and French), in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations and or Official Languages requirements in order to either provide services to clients, the Public and or, to supervise and provide services to employees in the official language of their choice.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage air navigation services and operations within assigned site(s).
• Promote a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor site performance and implement corrective actions and operational improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support safety investigations, service enhancements, and new technologies.
• Manage site health, safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Plan and manage financial, material, and human resources.
• Build positive relationships with employees, customers, unions, and stakeholders.
• Coach, support, and develop a team of represented professionals.

What you bring:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Holds or has held an ATS licence/certificate, or equivalent operational knowledge through leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading diverse and/or geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, and related financial processes.
• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Management, Canadian Aviation Regulations, and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures and practices (collective agreements, team effectiveness, etc.).

How others describe you:

• A collaborative and inspiring leader who builds high-performing teams.
• A strategic thinker with strong operational and business acumen.
• An effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Organized, confident, and skilled in decision-making within fast-paced environments.

Working Conditions:

• Regular travel within the FIR to ensure visibility and support at assigned sites. Additional ad-hoc travel may also be required.
• NAV CANADA operates in a 24/7 environment; business needs will require occasional standby support outside of regular business hours.
• This position is subject to top secret security clearance checks.

Flexible work arrangements:

• This position is on site and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

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 next steps will be contacted.

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