What Sets Us Apart
We are passionate about shaping the future of air navigation safety and service.
NAV CANADA plays a unique and critical role managing the 18 million square kilometres of Canadian civil airspace and the North Atlantic oceanic airspace under Canada’s control.
Air transportation is an essential industry that connects Canada to the world. It plays a vital role in our economy and in our communities from coast to coast to coast. Our critical role within the aviation ecosystem is to help guide aircraft safely and efficiently through our airspace.
We oversee air traffic through a sophisticated network of area control centres, air traffic control towers, flight service stations, maintenance centres, flight information centres and navigation aids across the country. Our customers include airlines, business aviation and air cargo operators, air charters and air taxis, helicopter operators and general aviation pilots and owners.
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Since NAV CANADA was founded in 1996, safety has been our top priority. We work with aviation stakeholders and partners to identify and manage risks, develop new standards and tools, and build a company-wide culture of safety. Visit the Safety page to learn how safety is core to everything we do.
Canada was the first country in the world to privatize its civil air navigation system, and we remain one of the few fully private companies in the world wholly responsible for air traffic control, flight information and other aeronautical services.
As a not-for-profit corporation, we invest directly in our operations, people and infrastructure to keep Canada’s air navigation system as safe, efficient and innovative as it can be. Visit the Governance page to learn more about our corporate structure.
NAV CANADA manages one of the largest regions of airspace in the world. It is recognized internationally for its safety record, service excellence and technology innovation, and is a proud partner of the global air transportation industry.
“Every day is a little different. Some of my work is routine, and other parts are less predictable, giving me the freedom to problem solve new challenges.”
Do exciting work that makes a difference.
Whatever the role, we are all united by our vision to be the world’s most respected air navigation service provider.
We are ready to shape the future of global air travel. From drones, to space-based global air traffic surveillance, employees at NAV CANADA are revolutionizing air traffic management and flight services. We are a team that develops the latest technology to keep millions of air travellers safe and introduces game-changing solutions for the global aviation industry.
“NAV CANADA is a company that focuses on upholding its values, giving back, and providing a safe, effective, and efficient air navigation service that benefits every traveller flying in Canadian airspace. I like to say we provide the foundation for hugs, handshakes, and adventures.”
— Amanda Devine, Manager, Aeronautical Information Management Product Assembly
Be part of a high achieving team.
Our employees are focused, dedicated, and reliable. We work as a team to help and encourage each other: collaborating to ensure safety, foster innovation, and increase value for our stakeholders and employees.
We foster a culture of collective excellence that can only come from world-class teamwork. Never losing sight of the bigger picture of keeping Canada’s skies safe, our focus is on working collectively to achieve our goals, celebrate our achievements and pioneer revolutionary change within our industry.
“We live in a fast-paced world where it is not uncommon for people to change jobs every few years, moving on because of new interests, career path change or better work opportunities. What surprised me is that I can find all of this within NAV CANADA.”
— Olivia Orwin, Manager, New Surveillance Systems Engineering
Rewarding work that gives back.
There is a reason why so many of our employees build long-term careers with NAV CANADA, beginning with the satisfaction found in the extraordinary work we do, but there is more.
We invest in our people, teams, environment, and communities. We offer benefits you will not find anywhere else, top-notch training programs and the opportunity to do meaningful work that touches all Canadians, and people around the world.
When you are a part of our team, you can count on favourable compensation, benefits and pension packages, plus professional development and wellness programs designed to sustain you at every stage of your career.
We will empower you to give back too. We are devoted to communities, sustainability, and giving to those in need. We support cancer research, provide flights for disadvantaged Canadians to medical appointments, and work to reduce the environmental footprint in the aviation industry.
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion
At NAV CANADA, we believe that a culture of innovation and excellence is created by the mix of backgrounds, ideas and perspectives that can be found in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
NAV CANADA recognizes and respects the Indigenous peoples as the traditional stewards of the lands on which we operate today.
Career Opportunities
| Job Title | Posted Date | City |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Design Support ( 5 positions available 1 Year Term) | 2025-07-15 | 8 Locations |
| Air Traffic Operations Specialist | 2025-07-14 | Edmonton |
| Server-Storage Specialist | 2025-07-11 | Ottawa |
| Infrastructure Analyst | 2025-07-11 | Ottawa |
| Human Resources Business Advisor - Edmonton | 2025-07-10 | Edmonton |
| Certification Specialist (2 positions) | 2025-07-10 | Ottawa |
| Operational Training Specialist (12-month term) | 2025-07-08 | Montreal |
| Data Developer | 2025-07-07 | Ottawa |
| Senior Enterprise Network Architect | 2025-05-30 | Ottawa |
| Electrician – Construction & Maintenance (Bilingual: French/English) | Montréal | 2025-04-08 | Montreal |
| Air Traffic Controller - National | 2025-02-05 | Canada |
| Flight Service Specialist – Airport Advisory Services (AAS) - Montreal Flight Information Region | 2024-11-22 | Canada |