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 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, Program Delivery is responsible for managing the provision of procedural, policy and project support to CATSA’s four (4) administrative regions and for implementing program improvements to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient and consistent aviation security screening operations in Canada. The Manager, Program Delivery 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:
- Successful completion of a university degree in administration, business, law or social sciences or some other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in operations program and services management.
- Two to three (2-3) years managerial experience leading a multi-disciplinary team and providing leadership.
- Experience providing advice and making recommendations to senior management.
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Strong collaboration and coordination skills.
- Solid ability to coordinate complex and highly sensitive files simultaneously.
- Strong ability to think critically and strategically.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgement, tactful, discrete.
- Excellent professional, interpersonal and organizational skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Valuable skills include:
- Knowledge of CATSA’s mandate and priorities, as well as the relevant legislation affecting CATSA
- Experience in the air transportation or security industry.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
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 July 23rd, 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;
