Job Posting Title Air Traffic Control (ATC) Careers - Edmonton Flight Information Region (Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) (YEG FIR) Posting End Date 2026-10-31 Job Posting Language Requirement English / Anglais Pay Range Minimum $58,606.00 Pay Range Maximum $207,450.00

Job Summary

At NAV CANADA, we’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometers of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is what we do.

Job Description

Thinking about a career in Air Traffic Services? Take this quick self‑assessment quiz to help you understand the realities of the role and whether it fits your career goals. Our Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) are responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffic in 7 flight information regions (FIRs), working in NAV CANADA sites across the country. This application is for ATC positions in the Edmonton FIR (Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut). Area controllers are based out of Area Control Centres (ACCs), each of which is responsible for air traffic in a large section of Canadian airspace. Area controllers are trained and work at their assigned ACC, which for this position is the Edmonton ACC. Tower controllers have a direct view of the airport and aircraft, and use radio communication to issue instructions and clearances. After completing training, tower controllers work at one of the 42 towers located across the country. 8 of the 42 towers are in the Edmonton FIR: Springbank, Red Deer, Villeneuve, Fort McMurray, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Edmonton and Calgary.

Salaries and Training

Air Traffic Controller - Area Controller qualified salary $143,513 to $207,450

Training includes three phases: initial training,



specialty training and on-the-job training. Both initial and specialty training include classroom and simulator portions. Training Salary: $58,606 - $61,337 Average total duration for training: 20 to 27 months Qualified area controllers will also receive a premium that ranges from $27,600 to $52,858 per year.

Air Traffic Controller - Tower Controller qualified salary $104,258 to $207,450

Training includes two phases: initial training (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training. Training salary: $58,606 - $61,337 Average total duration of training: 12 to 27 months Qualified tower controllers will also receive a premium that ranges from $5,449 to $52,858 per year.

Application Requirements

- 18 years or older
- Have a high school diploma, or equivalency
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be prepared to undergo a medical, security check, and drug testing (including cannabis)
- Be ready to start training after successful completion of the recruitment and selection process
- Applicants must be willing to relocate
- Meet language requirements: English for the Edmonton Flight Information Region
- Transparent verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate good memorization skills
- Have effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
- Strongly committed to teamwork
- Possess a high level of resilience and an ability to perform under pressure





Recruitment Process

The selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be an ATC. It includes cognitive testing, pre‑screening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises as well as an interview. Please note in‑person assessments are held in each region based on operational requirements. They are typically held at our area control centres and require several hours to complete. For this competition, we will be holding assessments for candidates in Edmonton in the fall.

Training Location & Time Type

Full time

Eligibility and Diversity

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada. At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre‑employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive and business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. It promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily and clearly on the subject line of their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.

About NAV CANADA

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📌 Air Traffic Control (Edmonton)
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