Job Posting Title
Manager, AIM IFP DesignJob Category
Aeronautical Information ManagementLanguage Requirements
Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférenceIn 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
Hybrid / HybridePosting End Date
2026-05-08Job Grade
L1 Zone BPay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérienceJob Summary
As Manager, AIM IFP Design, you’ll lead a highly skilled team responsible for delivering critical instrument flight procedure (IFP) design services that underpin the safe and timely production of aeronautical information used across Canada and internationally. In this leadership role, you’ll ensure operational excellence and full compliance with regulatory and industry standards – including CARs, TP308, ICAO Annexes 4 and 15 and the NAV CANADA Level of Service Policy – while supporting the evolving needs of NAV CANADA’s customers, Flight Information Regions, airports, and other stakeholders.
Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on aviation safety. You’ll oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of flight procedures, adapt to operational changes, and support safety impact assessments to ensure aeronautical data remains accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose. Through close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll help ensure IFP services are delivered efficiently today and remain well positioned for the future.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how essential aviation data is designed, managed, and published, while leading innovation, fostering a high-performing team, and upholding the highest standards of safety and service across the aviation system.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 operational performance of the AIM IFP Design unit, ensuring service demand is met through effective capacity planning, prioritization, and adherence to production schedules, service level agreements, and regulatory requirements, including ICAO Aeronautical Information Regulation and Controle (AIRAC) timelines and quality standards.
- Ensure the safe, accurate, and timely design, maintenance, and publication of instrument flight procedures and associated aeronautical information, including after-hours support for operationally significant issues.
- Serve as AIM IFP’s primary representative on strategic NAV CANADA initiatives and contribute management expertise to the regulated and ISO-certified AIM Business Management System, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Drive strategic and operational improvements by identifying efficiencies, researching and advancing technology and system enhancements, and leading the planning and implementation of initiatives in collaboration with internal partners such as Operations, ANS Technology, ATS Standards, ATS Learning, and Stakeholder and Industry Relations.
- Oversee hazard identification and risk assessment activities in alignment with NAV CANADA’s Safety Management System, acting as the point of escalation for complex or time-sensitive operational issues.
- Act as the business owner for TP308 training, ensuring regulatory compliance, industry alignment, and effective delivery of qualification and on-site training programs in partnership with ATS Learning.
- Manage financial planning and resource allocation, including budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, supplier relationships, and contracted services, to align operational capacity with current and future demand.
- Provide performance oversight through reporting on quality metrics, compliance issues, corrective actions, unit performance, budget variances, and supplier outcomes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by overseeing hiring, performance management, scheduling, coaching, employee engagement, and labor relations, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and values-driven work environment.
- Represent NAV CANADA internally and externally by building strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., Operations, ATS Standards, Level of Service, Transport Canada, Department of National Defence, airline representatives, aerodrome operators, etc.) and participating in industry working groups, committees, and forums.
What you bring:
Education:
- Completion of a degree in a related field (e.g., aviation, engineering, computer science, supply chain management, etc.), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience:
- 3 years of experience in the aviation industry.
- Equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive management experience in aviation or other safety sensitive environment. Current operational experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in managing employees and project teams.
- Demonstrated delivery track record in a large, fast-paced and complex operational environment.
- Experience initiating, scoping, and delivering business projects which enhance delivery of service to stakeholders.
- Experience working in close collaboration with cross-functional business groups.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of industry methods and best practices in scheduling, demand planning, capacity planning, and workflow.
- Knowledge of production processes, principles, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Air Navigation System and the service provided by this system.
- Knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services.
- Knowledge of the ISO 9001 International Standard for a Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of change management principles and best practices.
How others describe you:
- Strong presentation skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Demonstrate project and program management skills which include organizing, budgeting, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and coaching to personnel.
- Ability to develop a highly motivated workforce and foster a productive cooperative work environment.
Working Conditions:
- This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site.
- Occasional travel required
Behaviour Statement:
- All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.
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.
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