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Air Traffic Control; ATC Careers Flight Information Region; Ontario; YYZ FIR

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: NAV CANADA
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 143513 - 207450 CAD Yearly CAD 143513.00 207450.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Air Traffic Control (ATC) Careers Flight Information Region (Ontario) (YYZ FIR)

Description

Thinkingabout a career inAir Traffic Services?

Take‑assessment quiztohelp you understand the realities of the role and whether it fits your career goals.

Our Air Traffic Controllers 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 Air Traffic Controller positions in the
Toronto FIR (Ontario).

, also known as IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) 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 Toronto ACC.

, also known as VFR (Visual Flight Rules) 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.
are in the Toronto FIR:
Sault Ste. Marie, Windsor, London, Waterloo, Hamilton, Oshawa, Toronto City and Toronto.

Want to find your calling?

We’re making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, where everyone thrives and where everyone is heard.

If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we’re currently looking for motivated individuals to take on the responsibility of managing Canada’s airspace as Air Traffic Controllers. You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. And the best part... we pay you to learn! Training is paid for and provided by NAV CANADA, and you will also receive a salary during training.

Air Traffic Controller
- Area Controller (IFR) qualifiedsalary $143,513 to $207,450

Training includes three phases:initialtraining, specialtytrainingand 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

  • Qualifiedareacontrollers will also receive a premium of $5,449 to $52,858 per year.

  • Air Traffic Controller
    - Tower Controller (VFR) qualified salary $104,258to $207,450

    Training includes two phases:initialtraining (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training.

  • Training salary:$58,606 - $61,337

  • Average total duration of training: 12 to 27 months

  • Qualifiedtowercontrollers will also receive a premium of $5,449to $52,858per year.

  • Think you have what it takes?

    To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our Air Traffic Controller students:

  • Clear verbal communication skills

  • Memorization skills

  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Excellent teamwork skills

  • A high level of resilience

  • Our selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be an Air Traffic Controller. This includes cognitive testing for the required competencies, prescreening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises. You can learn more about the different steps .
    Please note the 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
    in Toronto in July.To learn more, you can visit the.

    Other application requirements:

    To apply for a career as an Air Traffic Controller, you must meet the following basic requirements prior to applying:

  • Be 18 years or older;

  • Have a high school diploma, or equivalency;

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

  • Prepared to undergo a medical, security check, and drug testing (including cannabis);

  • Ready to start training after successful completion of the recruitment and selection process:
    NAV CANADA has many sites across Canada. Applicants for this job poster must be willing to relocate to any of the Toronto Flight Information Region locations listed for IFR and VFR controllers;

  • Able to meet our language requirements:
    English for the Toronto…

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