The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Operations 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 Senior Advisor, Operations is responsible for acting as an advisor to the Senior Director, Operations and his/her management team by developing plans, strategies, research and thought leadership on issues related to Operations. They are also responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading key initiatives, as well as advising directorate management on action plans, activities, communications products, and projects as they relate to CATSA’s mandate. The Senior Advisor, Operations performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
What you need to succeed
To qualify for the position, you must have:
- Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in political science, arts, social science, business, communications, or another speciality relevant to the duties of the position.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience providing analysis, strategic advice, and guidance to various management levels, including senior management.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience performing quality control of high-level communications and management materials; conducting research and producing reports, briefing notes, presentations, and communiqués.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience planning, organizing, and coordinating program/project implementation.
- Strong written and interpersonal skills including the ability to brief senior management in a succinct and timely manner.
- Experience in liaising, establishing and sustaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders, internal and external.
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and synthesizing complex data from various sources to generate actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making.
- Experience preparing and editing documents for senior management audiences.
- Experience tracking projects and producing briefing notes/reports/updates.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programs used to modify, update, or edit PDF documents (Adobe Acrobat).
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and relationship-building abilities.
- Superior ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Highly developed organizational skills, ability to plan, prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
- Superior ability to analyze and provide recommendations.
- Exceptional sense of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality while managing and overseeing any information and/or communications directed to the Senior Director, ensuring sensitive matters are handled with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to tailor communications to various audiences.
- Ability to liaise effectively and engage with stakeholders.
- Ability to translate strategic vision into concrete plans with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations and to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Meticulous, thorough, and high attention to detail.
- Sound judgement.
Valuable skills include:
- Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislations impacting CATSA.
- Knowledge of the aviation industry and the related regulatory and security issues.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of performance measurement.
- Experience supporting project management activities.
Specific work requirements:
- Ability to work overtime as required;
- Ability to travel as required
- Language Profile: BBBB;
- 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 24, 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.
