The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 exciting student opportunity from September 26, 2026 to December 31, 2026 within the Technology branch at 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.
If you are a motivated student seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment, we invite you to consider the following job opportunity:
Student, New Technology Introduction
Number of Positions: 1
Term: September 26, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Ottawa, HQ (Hybrid)
Salary: $18.15 to $30.30/hourly rate dependent on level of education
Language Requirement: English Essential
*Eligibility List: CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a list of candidates eligible to fill subsequent vacancies. The eligibility list may be used to staff other student positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications.
Summary of responsibilities:
·Provide support for testing and evaluation activities at the test facility;
·Provide support for testing and evaluation of hold-baggage screening (HBS) system at airports;
·Collect and analyze data;
·Generate test reports;
·Update the test facility test object and stimulant inventory.
What you need to succeed:
To qualify for the position, you must have:
·Enrolled in a college diploma or a university degree in the field of engineering, computer science, technology, or in a specialty relevant to the duties of the position;
·Experience with collecting and organizing data, and writing test procedures and test reports; and
·Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Skills and Abilities:
·Effective communication skills (both orally and in writing);
·Good research and writing skills;
·Professional approach to work;
·Ability to plan, prioritize, multi-task and organize work efficiently;
·Ability to work well in team, independently and under pressure.
To qualify and to be considered for this employment, you must:
·Be eligible to obtain and maintain a reliability security clearance;
·Be a full-time or part-time CEGEP, College or University student; and
·Be returning to full-time or part-time studies in the next academic year.
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 September 10th 23:59 EST.
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. Only those being considered in the process will be contacted.
