AIM IFP Designer – Pilot-Non Flying

Job Title

AIM IFP Designer – Pilot-Non Flying (3 positions available)

Aeronautical Information Management

English / Anglais – English is required / L'anglais est requis

Hybrid / Hybride

SDP-2

$139,844 - $161,841

The AIM IFP Designer is responsible for the development, independent review and maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures including Instrument Approach Procedures, Departure Procedures, Arrival Procedures, Airways and Minimum Vectoring Altitudes. The AIM IFP Designer assists in AIM special project duties as assigned and adheres to the standards and recommended practices of CARS Part VIII relating to the instrument procedure design standards outlined in TP 308, and associated AIM documentation.

• Produces the original design of an Instrument Flight Procedure in accordance with the approved established procedures / criteria.
• Performs the verification of Instrument Flight Procedures in accordance with the approved established criteria.
• Designs may be produced by peers, Suppliers or External Design Organizations.
• Assesses changes to Aeronautical data to determine if they impact Instrument Flight Procedures.
• Amends Instrument Flight Procedures when the need for corrective action has been identified.
• Ensures any required NOTAM and associated action for Instrument Flight Procedures is taken in a timely manner in accordance with AIM procedures.
• Assesses impact of proposed vertical structures on the Instrument Flight Procedures inventory.
• Ensures Instrument Flight Procedures data is compliant with established standards, procedures and criteria and that corrective action is promptly taken as required.
• Ensures amendments to Instrument Flight Procedures data are compliant with regulations.
• Ensures requests for publication changes are complete with all the required information.

Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.

Experience in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight planning and execution. Experience in using Canadian Air Navigation Services.

• ICAO Standards and Practices, including Annexes 4 and 15.
• Terminal navigation, communication, navigational aids and surveillance systems.
• Enroute navigation, communications, navigational aids and surveillance systems.
• Canadian NOTAM system.
• Instrument Flight Procedures.
• Mathematics:
  Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Probability and Statistics.
• Geodesy (geodetics) fundamentals for flight procedure design.

• Effective communication.
• Ability to obtain, clarify, discuss and assess information with managers, team and clients.
• Management of multiple priorities under tight publication deadlines.
• Ability to listen to concerns and requests relating to technical aeronautical information.
• Managing pressure while adhering to a strict publication cycle.

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy for complex procedure design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Initiative and accountability in maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and procedures.
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week on site.

• 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.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. If you require accommodations during the competition process, please let us know. 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.