Experienced Airport​/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller Tower Min yea

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Experienced Airport/Aerodrome Air Traffic Controller – Winnipeg Tower (2 Positions)

Operating out of air traffic control towers, Air Traffic Controllers (Airport/Aerodrome Controllers) provide pilots clearances and instructions to maintain separation from other aircraft during takeoff and landing. Their job is to maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic within a defined airspace surrounding the airport, referred to as a “control zone”, as well as on the ground on runways and taxiways.

This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity located in Winnipeg, MB.

• Assess the traffic, plan traffic flow, and separate the air traffic by determining and applying radar or non‑radar separation standards.
• Issue clearances and instructions, and relay messages and pertinent information.
• Coordinate the movement of arriving and departing traffic with appropriate control positions, sectors, specialties, centres, towers, flight service stations and flight information centres.
• Enter information on flight data strips, electronically or in writing, and post the strips on a data board.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust telephone, radio, radar and other electronic equipment.
• Prepare and complete duties and requirements specified in unit directives.
• Provide flight information and radar service to VFR aircraft.
• Accommodate special users of airspace (e.g., paradrops, military missions, photo survey flights, RPAS).
• Integrate aircraft performing exercises that do not conform with the normal traffic pattern (e.g., military and civilian training flights, NAVCANADA aircraft flight checks).
• Respond to emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education:

• Successful completion of high‑school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Airport/Aerodrome (Tower) Air Traffic Controller training program or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Air Traffic Controller (Airport/Aerodrome Controller) in a complex environment.

• Sound judgment in complex situations.
• Clear communication in English.
• High motivation and initiative.
• Strong recall and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Extended Health, Dental, and Sick Leave benefits.
• Long‑Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Business Travel Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Pension Plan.
• Competitive salary between $126,292 and $182,558 CAD.
• ATC Premium of $14,416 CAD per year upon successful completion of training (ATC Premium level7).
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Relocation support.

• Must meet security requirements of the position.
• Must hold a valid Transport Canada Category2 aviation medical.
• Must be willing to complete a pre‑employment drug test (including cannabis).
• Shift work is required.
• The position is onsite and not eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

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