Manager, Ground Surveillance Systems

Job Posting Title

Manager, Ground Surveillance Systems (GSS)

Job Category

Systems Engineering

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2025-03-10

Job Grade

L1 Zone B

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

The Manager, Ground Surveillance Systems (GSS) supports the daily operation of the GSS Team by effective recruitment, employee development and performance management, and contributes to the vision and execution of NAV CANADAs strategic priorities. The Manager is responsible for project planning, forecasting and procurement as well as ensuring the support of in-service systems to meet safety, operational and efficiency requirements. Manages customer and stakeholder relations for successful outcomes and proper prioritization. The role contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in support of the Air Navigation Service.

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
- In this role you will:
- Manages a team of Engineers, Life Cycle Specialists (LCS), and Software Developers- Responsible for the proper management of capital projects (schedule, cost, scope) from project proposal to life-cycle management- Fully represents NAV CANADA when interacting with key Vendors of ANS Equipment / Services and other stakeholders, both domestically and Internationally- Develops and supports Policies, Procedures and Standards to ensure that the various in-service systems are maintained and enhanced to meet all safety, operational and efficiency requirements- Directs the life-cycle support and enhancement of ANS systems to position the services with respect to current customer needs with reasonable flexibility to accommodate potential evolving requirements and new services or levels of services- Ensures operational and technical performance and safety requirements of these systems are achieved and maintained and resolves operational and technical problems.- Provides expertise and guidance by managing technical resources to ensure user concerns are met while assessing implications on integrated systems, system replacement and upgrades.- Handles information of a confidential and / or sensitive nature, e.g., ARGUS reports, labour relations issues, safety-critical matters, corporate proprietary material, and knowledge assets-
- Directs the development of test procedures and testing, certifying system integrity, implementation of hardware and software maintenance philosophy, standards, and procedures, and establishing and maintaining a configuration management program.- Identifies and recommends improvements arising from developing technology and defines technical requirements to ensure future compatibility with all ANS systems.- Develops engineering management mechanisms and personal networks to monitor manufacturers’ reputation for quality control to minimize downtime and optimize quality and reliability- Integrates multiple and complex functional aspects of ATC systems which include systems design, hardware design, software design, ATC requirements, procedures, safety, and risk assessment.- Develops system roadmaps to ensure future systems and services are provided in a safe and efficient manner leveraging evolving technology and provides leadership and direction to address and meet the strategic goals and outcomes.
- What you bring:
- Graduation with a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent education (such as 3-year Electronics Technology or Computer Science Certificate) and experience- Knowledge and experience in management techniques and processes including business case analysis, project management, finance, and human resources- Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in directing software and hardware projects by program planning, budgeting, preparing work plans, scheduling activities, setting priorities, and assigning resources to meet objectives and deadlines- Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in the development, testing, implementation and life-cycle support of complex, safety critical ANS systems- Current and in-depth knowledge of rapidly evolving industry trends, computing and communications technology and products and services- Good knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, proposal evaluations and contracting mechanisms
- How others describe you:
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate corporate goals and objectives, inspire, and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy- Requires persuasiveness to present plans and convince stakeholders of the necessity of strategic planning for project and resource development.- Ability to strive in a fast-pa