• Job Description

  Req#: JR-7086

  Job Posting Title

  Senior Systems Engineer - Remote Aerodrome Visual System (RAVS)

  Job Category

  Systems Engineering

  Language Requirements

  English or Bilingual / Anglais ou 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

  2025-05-27

  Job Grade

  PIPSC-4

  Pay Range

  $127,829 - $160,581

  Job Summary

  • As an Engineer in an Engineering Specialty Air Traffic Management and Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ATM and CNS) or Sub-Specialty Section, the Senior Systems Engineer is accountable for applying technical knowledge in preparing plans and designs, completing large Engineering projects, providing advice and technical leadership for life-cycle management of the systems and equipment for digital visual surveillance solutions to enhance and provide Air Traffic Services (ATS).
  • The Senior Systems Engineer is a fully qualified Engineer with a thorough specialized knowledge of systems in the Specialty / Sub–specialty area of responsibility. This knowledge is supplemented with significant experience working with the systems in the field environment through design, installation and life-cycle support, and incorporates a thorough understanding of system interrelationships and operational use.

  Job Description

  What NAV CANADA offers you:

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

  Key Accountabilities:

  • Provides technical support for national capital program development and
  formulation of national strategies to meet operational needs
  • Develops plans to meet project or site-specific requirements
  • Prepares detailed plans, system designs, and specifications for the
  provision and implementation of electronic systems to meet operational,
  technical and safety requirements
  • Oversees the planning, organizing, coordination, monitoring for the project
  design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of Remote Aerodrome
  Visual Systems (RAVS).
  • Provides advice and guidance to NAV CANADA officials, the federal
  government and industry concerning engineering requirements and

  related NAV CANADA standards for ATS visual surveillance systems.
  • Manages large multi-disciplined projects with dollar values usually less
  than $500K, but occasionally in the $500K to $1M range
  • Provides prompt assistance when requested to investigate technical
  problems with in-service operational systems
  • Actively promotes a Safety and Quality culture within the Specialty which
  ultimately will be reflected in the quality of the finished product delivered
  to the client group

  
  Job Requirements
  Education:

  • Degree in Engineering, Information Technology or related field from a
  recognized University.
  • Professional Certification: Member or eligible to be a member in a
  Professional Engineering Association in Canada.

  Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years work experience in the planning, design and
  implementation of safety or mission critical systems
  • Extensive experience delivering medium to large scale projects without
  close supervision
  • Extensive experience with system documentation and working with clients
  to gather requirements/design specs
  • Extensive experience in CNS or ATM systems
  • Experience with various Operating Systems including MS Windows and
  Linux.

  Knowledge:

  • A strong knowledge of systems and equipment which are the
  responsibility of Surveillance engineering, more specifically ATS visual
  surveillance systems.
  • Overall knowledge of camera and video technology for the application of
  providing ATS.
  • Understanding camera operation, performance, and limitations in varying
  environmental conditions.
  • Knowledge of video streaming, compression, frame rate, bandwidth usage,
  resolution, and bitrates.
  • Knowledge of Camera and image configuration settings such as Exposure,
  Aperture, Focus, White Balance, Focal Length, Field of View, etc.
  • Knowledge of how display settings such as Backlight, Contrast,
  Brightness, Sharpness, Motion enhancement, Power, Gamma, White
  Balance, Color Temperature, Motion Lighting, and more affect real world
  performance.
  • Knowledge of International standards and regulations such as EUROCAE,
  ICAO, and CANSO for ATS provision with visual surveillance solutions.
  • A thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in project management
  methodologies, techniques, and disciplines for large projects

  Abilities:
  • Ability to write technical specifications, standards, statements of work and
  general engineering documents.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
  with tight or conflicting deadlines in an environment of multiple priorities.
  • Ability to research potential development solutions and best practices and
  learn new technologies, domains, and tools quickly.
  • Ability to analyse and synthesize technical information, interpret the
  results of studies, develop strategies, and provide recommendations to a
  technical and non-technical audience.
  • Creative and innovative approach to solving problems.
  • Communicate effectively with cross functional teams internally and
  externally.

  Personal Suitability:

  • Proficiency in teamwork and team management.
  • Mentor and coach team members including students.
  • Collaborative and highly organized and work effectively in a
  multidisciplinary team and able to build and maintain strong strategic
  relationships.
  • Initiative and positive forward-thinking attitude.

  Working conditions:

  · This position is based at the Ottawa ANS Location and is a hybrid position
  with a minimum – 3 day(s) per week on site.
  · This position has occasional travel, both Domestic and International.

  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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• About the company

  Nav Canada is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system.

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