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Thinking about a career in Air Traffic Services? Take this quick self‑assessment quiz to help you understand the realities of the role and whether it fits your career goals.

Our Flight Service Specialists (FS Specialist) play a critical role in supporting the safe, efficient and orderly movement of air traffic in 7 flight information regions (FIRs), working in NAV CANADA sites across the country. This application is for Flight Service Specialist positions in the Montreal FIR (Quebec and National Capital).

FS Specialists working in Airport Advisory Services (AAS) provide essential information including weather updates, runway advisories and coordination of vehicles movement on runways and taxiways. After completing training, they work at one of 53 Flight Service Stations (FSS) across the country. 9 of the 53 FSS are in the Montreal FIR: Gatineau, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Kuujjuaq, La Grande, Mirabel, Mont-Joli, Rouyn, Sept-Iles and Val d'Or.

FS Specialists working at Flight Information Centres (FIC) provide pre‑flight and in‑flight services such as weather briefings, flight planning support, and updates on airspace restrictions or hazards. They also monitor flights en route, issue safety advisories, and coordinate alerting services for overdue or distressed aircraft. They are trained and work at their assigned FIC, which for this position is the Quebec FIC.

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 Flight Service Specialists. You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. And what’s best... we pay you to learn! The training is paid for and provided by NAV CANADA, and you will also receive a salary during training.  
 

Flight Service Specialist – Airport Advisory Services Certified salary $80,859 to $127,424.

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

• Training Salary: $50,200

• Average total duration of training: 8 to 11 months

For FS Specialist students posted to certain remote locations, we offer a location incentive. Locations will be assigned after successful completion of the initial training course. These incentives are paid, in addition to the annual salary, at the end of each year on site for three years. The incentives are as follows:

• $3,000.00 after first year

• $5,000.00 after second year

• $7,000.00 after third year

Flight Service Specialist – Flight Information Centre Certified salary $96,157 to $122,619.

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

• Training Salary: $50,200

• Average total duration of training: 14 to 17 months

Application Requirements: 

To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Before applying for a career as an FS Specialist, you must meet the following basic requirements: 

• 18 years or older;

• Have a high school diploma, or equivalency;

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

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

• Be 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;

• Must meet our language requirements: English and French for the Montreal FIR. Bilingualism (strong fluency in French and English) is required for this position;

• Clear verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrate good memorization skills;

• Have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities;

• Strongly committed to teamwork;

• Possess a high level of resilience and an ability to perform under pressure.

Our selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be an FS Specialist. This includes cognitive testing, pre-screening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises as well as an interview. You can learn more about the different steps here. Please note 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 for candidates in the fall. To learn more, you can visit the Air Traffic Services FAQ.

IMPORTANT:

As part of your application, please include a cover letter outlining:

• Why you are interested in pursuing a career as a Flight Service Specialist

• The skills or experiences that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this role

To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, applicants are permitted to maintain only one candidate account (only 1 email address) within our recruitment system. However, you may submit applications to more than one position using the same candidate account.

The creation of multiple accounts, use of alternate email addresses, modified personal information, or any attempt to circumvent application policies is considered fraudulent behaviour and is actively monitored by our Talent Acquisition team.

If duplicate or fraudulent accounts are identified, all associated applications may be disqualified from consideration and/or removed from the recruitment process.

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The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive and business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily and clearly on the subject line of their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.