air traffic controller (ATC)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Employer details NAV CANADA

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Job details

• Location 2000 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg , MB R3H 1C1
• Salary 122,613 to 177,240 annually (To be negotiated) / 34 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze environmental conditions to determine the most desirable and economic route of flight
• Authorize airline flights over assigned routes
• Direct air traffic within assigned air space
• Provide pilots with information essential to aviation safety
• Control moving aircraft and service vehicles at airport
• Support air traffic control operations by relaying radio requests for flight clearances, arrival and departure information and position reports
• Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy
• Relay information to pilots in flight
• Maintain radio and telephone contact with other control centres
• Alert airport emergency services when necessary
• Respond to radio calls from aircraft preparing for takeoff or landing and supply information such as weather conditions, wind speed and direction and presence of local air traffic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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