Flight Service Specialist (FS Specialist) Careers - Montreal Flight Information Region (Quebec and National Capital) (YUL FIR)

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Job Posting Title Flight Service Specialist (FS Specialist) Careers - Montreal Flight Information Region (Quebec and National Capital) (YUL FIR) Posting End Date 2026-07-15 Job Posting Language Requirement Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis Pay Range Minimum $50,200.00 Pay Range Maximum $127,424.00 Job Summary At NAV CANADA, we're experts in navigating Canada's skies. Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometers of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is what we do. Job Description Thinking about a career in Air Traffic Services? Take this quick self‑assessment quiz to help you understand the realities of the role and whether it fits your career goals. Our Flight Service Specialists (FS Specialist) play a critical role in supporting the safe, efficient and orderly movement of air traffic in 7 flight information regions (FIRs), working in NAV CANADA sites across the country. This application is for Flight Service Specialist positions in the Region FIR (province (s)). FS Specialists working in Airport Advisory Services (AAS) provide essential information including weather updates, runway advisories and coordination of vehicles movement on runways and taxiways. After completing training, they work at one of 53 Flight Service Stations (FSS) across the country. 9 of the 53 FSS are in the Region FIR: Gatineau, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Kuujjuaq, La Grande, Mirabel, Mont-Joli, Rouyn, Sept-Iles and Val d'Or. FS Specialists working at Flight Information Centres (FIC) provide pre‑flight and in‑flight services such as weather briefings, flight planning support, and updates on airspace restrictions or hazards. They also monitor flights en route, issue safety advisories, and coordinate alerting services for overdue or distressed aircraft. They are trained and work at their assigned FIC, which for this position is the Quebec FIC . Want to find your calling? We're making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, where everyone thrives and where everyone is heard. If you'd love to shape the future of air navigation, we're currently looking for motivated individuals to take on the responsibility of managing Canada's airspace as Flight Service Specialists. You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. And what's best... we pay you to learn! The training is paid for and provided by NAV CANADA, and you will also receive a salary during training. Flight Service Specialist - Airport Advisory Services Certified salary $80,859 to $127,424. Training includes two phases: initial training (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training. Training Salary: $50,200 Average total duration of training: 8 to 11 months For FS Specialist students posted to certain remote locations, we offer a location incentive. Locations will be assigned after successful completion of the initial training course. These incentives are paid, in addition to the annual salary, at the end of each year on site for three years. The incentives are as follows: $3,000.00 after first year $5,000.00 after second year $7,000.00 after third year Flight Service Specialist - Flight Information Centre Certified salary $96,157 to $122,619. Training includes two phases: initial training (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training. Training Salary: $50,200 Average total duration of training: 14 to 17 months Think you have what it takes? To make sure we're hiring the right people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our FS Specialist students: Clear verbal communication skills in both English and French Memorization skills Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent teamwork skills A high level of resilience Our selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be a FS Specialist. This includes cognitive testing for the required competencies, pre-screening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises. You can learn more about the different steps here . P lease note the in-person assessments are held in each region based on operational requirements. They are typically held at our area control centres and require several hours to complete. For this competition, we will be holding assessments for candidates in Montreal in August 2026. To learn more, you can visit the Air Traffic Services FAQ . Other application requirements: To apply for a career as a FS Specialist, you must meet the following basic requirements prior to applying: Be 18 years or older; Have a secondary school diploma, or equivalency; Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Prepared to undergo a medical, security check, and drug testing (including cannabis); Ready to start training after successful completion of the recruitment and selection process: NAV CANADA has many sites across Canada - applicants for this job poster must be wi

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