Job Posting Title
IFP Design Standards and Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Category
Operational Support
Language Requirements
Bilingual / Bilingue
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 Type
Hybrid / Hybride
Posting End Date
2025-08-12
Job Grade

SDP-4

Pay Range
$130,617 - $152,033
Job Summary
The IFP Design Standards & Regulatory Compliance Specialist reviews and analyses established or proposed changes to Instrument Flight procedures Design standards, practices and regulatory requirements as they relate to CARs part VIII and TP308 criteria for the development of Instrument Procedures. The Specialist has opportunities to influence the future direction of design standards when providing feedback on CARs part VIII and TP308 to Transport Canada. The Specialist reviews and analyses changes to ICAO SARPs to determine the impact on Canadian operations and recommends implementation/differences and method of implementation as applicable. The Specialist also supports the production and development of aeronautical information and data products through collaboration and projects across the company.
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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Research existing and new regulations, industry-related design standards and best practices.
• Develop high level design policies and procedures as they relate to introduced standards or criteria.
• Provide subject matter expertise on multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Provide guidance and interpretation on the application of design standards; seeks interpretations from Transport Canada.
• Provide Instrument Flight Procedures Design subject matter expertise on regulatory and industry internal or national working groups and panels.
• Provide NAV CANADA and Instrument Flight Procedures Design subject matter expertise on international working groups and panels.
• Support development of TP308 related training materials.
• Liaise with the Transport Canada in matters of non-compliance/non-conformance relating to Instrument Flight Procedures design and publication (Annex 4).
• Liaise with Transport Canada on behalf of NAV CANADA for deviations related to the application of TP308.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Hold or have held a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence or Canadian military equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience in using Canadian Air Navigation Services.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the development of instrument flight procedure (IFP) and/or as a military instrument check pilot with instrument flight procedure development experience.
• Experience in providing technical expertise in the area of AIM, IFP design criteria (e.g. TP308), practices and their impact on operations within the Air Navigation System.
• Experience in writing technical documents, such as working papers.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations Parts VI and VIII and associated standards as it pertains to the criteria and procedures used in developing instrument approach procedures.
• Knowledge of IFP regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of TP312 and ARINC 424 coding rules associated with terminal procedures and airways.
• Knowledge of terminal and enroute navigation, communication and surveillance systems.
• Knowledge of designated airspace.
• Knowledge of meteorological and telecommunication services.

Abilities:

• Research and understand regulatory standards, industry standards and best practices.
• Assess the completeness, pertinence and correctness of proposed changes to TP308 criteria.
• Effectively prioritize and organize time and workload.
• Analyze complex situations and identify and resolve problems in a technically complex environment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including writing and presentation of formal, technical, and conceptual information for a variety of audiences.
• Lead projects and/or participate as a member of a project team.

Personal Suitability:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated and seeks excellence.
• Service and goal oriented.
• Analytical, deduction and synthesis skills.
• Strong team building skills.
• Skills using Microsoft office suite or equivalent.

Working conditions:

• Occasional national and international travel required.

Flexible work arrangements (Onsite or Hybrid):

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum – 3 day(s) per week on site.

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 next steps will be contacted.
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