Manager, Navigation Systems Engineering

at  NAV Canada

Job Posting Title
Manager, Navigation Systems Engineering
Job Category
Engineering Development and 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
Posting End Date
2024-04-25
Job Grade
L1 Zone B
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience
Job Summary
The Manager, Navigation Systems Engineering is responsible for the life cycle management of navigation systems technology and includes leading the team around complex planning, design, implementation, and life cycle support activities. The role encompasses people leader, system owner, and project manager.
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

• Develop and support Policies, Procedures and Standards to ensure that the various in-service systems are maintained and enhanced to meet all safety, operational, and efficiency requirements
• Prioritize defects, changes, enhancements, and new system procurement through coordination with stakeholders
• Ensure systems safety and integrity by directing the development of test procedures and testing, and by certifying system integrity
• Formulate, analyze, and evaluate proposals, plans and solutions to replace, enhance, and maintain the system up to date
• Manage budgets for staff and programs, approving expenditures and maintains accurate forecasts of capacity and costs
• Lead represented and contracted staff who are responsible for completing the individual tasks comprising project deliverables and support activities
• Handles information that may be classified as confidential and/or sensitive in nature, such as vendor relationships, labor relations matters, safety-critical issues, corporate proprietary material, and valuable knowledge assets.

What you bring:

• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or related or a combination of equivalent education such as 3-year Electronics Technology or Computer Science diploma and related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience at NAV CANADA or in the ANS sector
• Minimum of 2 years of experience related to people leadership in an engineering technical team environment
• Experience in procurement, development, testing, implementation and life cycle support of complex ANS systems is an asset
• Knowledge of the development, testing, implementation, and life cycle support of complex safety critical ANS systems, including radio and antenna systems
• Knowledge of engineering management techniques and processes including Scaled Agile Framework, business case analysis, project management, financial planning, procurement, and human resources
• Knowledge of NAV CANADA’s business and operational mandate, strategic objectives, accountability framework, corporate values, and principles, including how these relate to project objectives
• Current knowledge of evolving industry trends, computing and communications technology, and products and services
• Knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, proposal evaluations, and contracting mechanisms

How others describe you:

• Ability to lead a group technical staff, including ability to recruit, develop, coach, motivate, mentor talent, and manage labour relations issues when required
• Ability to recognize and take ownership of issues and opportunities, to develop and explain appropriate courses of action, and to lead staff to find innovative solutions
• Ability to negotiate deliverables with suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Ability to communicate clearly in a concise manner, both in writing and verbally, to explain issues, positions, decisions, and related rationale to groups or individuals who may not have domain or extensive technical knowledge, including senior leadership
• Ability to define and manage priorities, and work under short timeframes with intense pressure to deliver
• Ability to make time-critical decisions with limited information
• Ability to translate high level goals into comprehensive and achievable strategies and action plans
• Strong leadership skills to build teams and leverage capabilities of diverse groups of individuals
• Shows pro-active decision making and reporting of concerns for both technical and personnel issues
• Fully represents NAV CANADA when interacting with stakeholders and key vendors of ANS equipment/services

Working Conditions:

• This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement
• Occasional travel required, domestic and international
• We require drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy. This role has been designated safety sensitive.

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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