Technical Instructor

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 Date2024-03-05

Job GradeANS-TEC-2

Pay Range$86,360 - $115,731

Job SummaryThe Technical Instructor designs, develops, and delivers courses to NAV CANADA Technical Services departments and to external clients to facilitate the maintenance of Air Navigation Systems.
Strong communication and presentation skills, adaptability in instructional methods, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning are key attributes for success in this role. Additionally, the role demands qualities such as patience, perseverance, and thoroughness to ensure comprehensive and effective training outcomes.

Job Description

The Technical Instructor designs, develops, and delivers courses to NAV CANADA Technical Services departments and to external clients to facilitate the maintenance of Air Navigation Systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Delivers courses in the theoretical and practical aspects of operating, maintaining, repairing and programming advanced electronic systems such as those utilized in support of the Air Navigational Service.
• Develops courses; prepares lesson plans and lecture notes; prepares theory and practical exercises; prepares handouts and / or training aids; designs tests and associated marking guides.
• Leads / participates in special projects, working groups and focus groups providing specialized technical knowledge and experience.
• Participates in course design activities such as task analysis and training objectives, creation of the course training plan, and determining work experience requirements.

Education/Occupational Certification:

• Secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in the maintenance and/or installation of the electronic equipment and systems that are currently used by NAV CANADA.
• Experience with coaching and teaching technical information to adults is an asset.

Knowledge: (30)

• Knowledge of technical course design, instructional techniques, student academic counselling, measurement and testing.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, computer systems, and network management.
• In depth knowledge of electronic theory.
• In depth knowledge of electronic systems such as CNS / ATM equipment, networking technology and computer controlled systems.
• Knowledge of project management, business and operational planning.

Abilities: (30)

• Skills in maintaining, installing, operating, troubleshooting, configuring, repairing, testing, and calibrating electronic systems.
• Skills in teaching complex theory, systems and related practices and standards in preparing instructional material.
• Skills in developing and evaluating the effectiveness of courses on complex systems.

Personal Suitability: (40)

• Skills in communicating orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel of widely varying levels of knowledge and experience including individuals from other ANSPs.
• Initiative and co-operation in meeting deadlines/goals.
• Patience, perseverance, and thoroughness.

Working Conditions:

• There will be requirements to travel to difference sites from time to time.
• Work location is NAV Centre which is within the Dev Hotel and conference centre in Cornwall.
• This position has been classified as Hybrid. 
• This position is moving from Cornwall to Ottawa Ontario in the next 3-5 years.

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.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.