Advisor, Program Innovation

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting fixed-term opportunity up to October 22, 2027 within the Operations branch at the CATSA HQ.

This position represents an opportunity for career-driven individuals seeking a position within an organization that inspires growth and promotes excellence to make a difference and contribute to CATSA’s unique culture as it strives to excel in air transport security.

CATSA is a world leader in aviation security, mandated to protect the public by delivering security screening operations at 89 designated airports across Canada. As a Crown corporation, CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.

We champion innovation and creativity and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where employees can be their true selves and take pride in being part of a mission that matters.

If you are a motivated professional seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment and you are looking for the next great adventure, CATSA is the place for you!

The Advisor, Program Innovation is responsible for leading, planning, developing, and conducting projects to support the development of CATSA’s overall screening program, including pre-board screening, hold-baggage screening, and non-passenger screening. The Advisor, Program Innovation performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

• Develops and presents status reports for project risks, issues, decisions, and actions.

• Develops briefing notes, business cases, project proposals, project charters, trial plans, business cases and assessment reports.

• Coordinates project teams comprised of subject matter experts.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with specialization in Operations Research, Operations Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in supporting program management, organizing and preparing a variety of documents and reports.

• Experience in analyzing operational performance data to recommend best courses of action.

• Superior English language writing skills in business, science, and/or technical writing.

• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to work effectively and independently under time pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• Ability to influence decision-makers using strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex information and clearly communicate to others.

• Analytical thinking and sound judgment to understand and address business issues.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility, creative problem-solving, innovation.

• Project management certification.

• Experience working in a government department or Crown Corporation.

• Experience in, or knowledge of, air transportation and/or security industries.

• Knowledge of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA) mandate, its operating environment, interrelationships with other government and industry stakeholders and SOPs.

• Experience in researching, developing and validating assessments/surveys.

• Experience using the MS Office suite of software products, including MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.

• Language Profile:
  English Essential;

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance;

• Please note that candidates that meet all the position requirements, including the language profile, will be given first consideration however, we invite all interested candidates to submit their applications;

• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted;

• CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a candidate pool that may be used to staff permanent or fixed-term positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications;