Manager, Aviation Weather Services

In 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 TypeRemote / Travail à distance

Posting End Date2024-06-26

Job GradeL1 Zone B

Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job SummaryThe Manager, Aviation Weather Services provides expertise and guidance as the operational authority on weather services, products, and systems, as well as maintains knowledge of user concerns, requirements, and priorities. They are also responsible for the management of different contracts related to aviation weather and the quality, reliability, maintenance, and development of aviation weather services by NAV CANADA.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for the management of the main agreement between NAV CANADA and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the provision of aviation meteorological products and services to NAV CANADA.
• Be fully accountable for a direct reporting staff of weather service specialists.
• Manage the contracts for all the Contract Weather Offices (CWO) and Community Aerodrome Radio Stations (CARS) and related training under the responsibility of NAV CANADA in close collaboration with the Contracting department.
• Manage the aviation weather, as well as the CARS and CWO budgets.
• Ensure the delivery and quality of CWO and CARS services is maintained at all times, as well as investigate issues, find solutions, and determine corrective action plans.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and standards are met in the delivery of weather-related products and services.
• Participate in the development, life cycle support, and enhancement of weather systems.
• Participate in the establishment of service standards, monitor operational performance, and resolve operational and technical problems.
• Ensure that operational and technical performance and safety requirements of weather-related systems are achieved and maintained.
• Provide expertise and guidance through the management of technical resources on weather products and related systems.
• Be responsible for the development, updating, and maintenance of NAV CANADA weather related manuals and collaborate with internal and external groups on other manuals under the responsibility of entities such as ECCC.
• Participate in external and internal working groups, as needed.
• Collaborate with several other departments on weather related projects and issues surrounding CARS, CWO, and the provision of weather services to ensure proper delivery and that safety and standards are maintained.
• Represent Canada as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Transport Canada at ICAO MET Panel and related working groups.

What you bring:

Education:

• Certification as a Flight Service Specialist or acceptable work experience related to the aviation weather field.
• Post-secondary education in aviation-related programs or meteorology would be considered an asset.
• Certification to AWBS / PBS standards would be considered an asset.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in using aviation weather products and services.
• Experience in using management techniques and processes including business case analysis, project management, finance, and human resources.
• Experience in collaborating on projects by program planning, budgeting, preparing work plans, scheduling activities, setting priorities, and assigning resources to meet objectives and deadlines.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s safety management policies.
• Knowledge of aviation weather standards and requirements related to Transport Canada, ICAO, and WMO.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation System with emphasis on air navigation services and Canadian Aviation Regulations related to the provision of aviation weather services to customers.
• Knowledge of aviation weather services and their delivery within the Canadian air navigation system.
• Knowledge of the CWO and CARS services provided by NAV CANADA contractors.
• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s business and operational mandate, strategic objectives, accountability framework, corporate values and principles including how these relate to project objective and staff and personal development.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, proposal evaluations, and contracting mechanisms.

How others describe you:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research problems, analyze, and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, and lead projects.
• Strong ability to be persuasive and convincing.
• Effective interpersonal skills including teamwork, tact, discretion, reliability, and integrity.

Working Conditions:

• For this position, based out of the Ottawa Head Office, NAV CANADA is recruiting top talent across Canada and we are offering the flexibility for new team members to work remotely.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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 an interview will be contacted.

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