The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the CATSA Headquarters.
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.
Why is CATSA a great fit for you?
CATSA is world leader in aviation security and screening with a mandate to protect the public. A Crown corporation, it features a mix of public service and private sector diverse backgrounds in which is reflective of the varied background of its employees. CATSA encourages innovation and creativity and offers a healthy and diverse workplace where employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves and feel energized and proud.
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!
Summary of responsibilities:
The Data and AI Solutions Innovator will innovate with CATSA's data and AI capabilities, integrating artificial intelligence into current applications and processes. The ideal candidate will possess a solution integration mindset, with the ability to conceptualize, architect, create and integrate data and AI solutions into new and existing systems and processes. This role demands expert proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud services and its AI capabilities, along with responsibility for creating and maintaining AI services and data infrastructure. The Data and AI Solutions Innovator will also fulfill other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
What you need to succeed
To qualify for the position, you must have:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with specialization in computer science, information technology/management, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum eight (8) years progressive experience in IT, including five (5) years experience in the design and delivery of complex and large-scale technical projects applying in solution development and architecture.
- Two plus (2+) years of experience leading wide-scale Data science initiatives (Data & Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Robot Process Automation) using cloud computing.
- A minimum of two years experience in cloud computing solutions in Microsoft Azure.
- Experience providing advice and preparing reports, plans, recommendations and briefing material for others, including senior management.
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and effective decision-making; exhibit strong process improvement orientation, and have the experience to lead discussions and achieve positive results amongst inter-disciplinary groups.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Inspire others to embrace and contribute to innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Understand how changes affect aspects of the business such as processes and functions, data, application and infrastructure changes. Be able to consider further changes and additional processes or new emerging technologies.
- Interpret and understand information to make efficient effective decisions/recommendations using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience understanding and interpreting risk to make recommendations for change
Valuable skills include:
- Project Management experience.
- Experience leading complex business transformation projects.
- Prior experience leading and facilitating teams or working groups.
- Experience and understanding of complex computer hardware, data, data centers, and software environments.
- Broad understanding of impacts and considerations for IT Security.
- Virtualization knowledge such as hardware platforms, storage, network resources and how virtualization can play a role in modern solutions
- Knowledge of various operating systems and databases
Specific work requirements:
- Language profile: English Essential
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; and
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
How to apply:
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please click on the following link to submit your application before February 10, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.
Additional information:
- 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;
CATSA is dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are invited to meet with us regarding this employment opportunity
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