The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Corporate Affairs and Finance 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 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!
Summary of responsibilities:
The Manager, Governance is responsible for overseeing internal and external governance activities, including support for SMC, Tech-Ops, the Board of Directors and its Committees. The role provides strategic advice to the senior official and team by developing plans, conducting research, and monitoring industry trends. The incumbent coordinates cross-directorate programs and projects, ensuring effective communication between the Vice-President’s office, Program Managers, the Director, other branches, and key stakeholders to support corporate and strategic objectives. The Manager, Governance 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 Public Administration, Communications, Project Management, Business Administration, or other specialty relevant to the duties of the position; or relevant work experience.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in a similar role.
- Two to three (2-3) years of management experience, including managing a multi-disciplinary team and providing leadership.
- Experience in liaising, establishing, and sustaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders and clients.
- Experience providing analysis, advice, and guidance to various management levels.
- Experience researching varied and complex issues and recommending solutions encompassing a wide array of inputs and sources.
- Experience in translating strategic vision into concrete plans, plans into timelines, etc.
- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge of quality management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of corporate governance best practices and emerging trends and issues in this area, including governance of Crown corporations.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Tactful and discrete.
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
- Ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Ability to engage others.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of information into a cohesive whole.
- Ability to recommend creative, innovative, and flexible alternatives and solutions.
- Strong Teamwork orientation.
- Negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
- Diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Strategic foresight.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and superior stakeholder management skills.
Valuable skills include:
- Strong working knowledge of the various areas of domain of the Directorate (governance, strategic planning, risk management, communications, project management).
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of performance measurement.
- Experience editing documents for senior management audiences.
- Understanding of financial and contract processes and practices.
Specific work requirements:
- Ability to travel as required
- Language Profile: CBCC;
- 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 23, 2026 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.
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