The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 exciting student opportunity from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026 within the Operations 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, Operations Systems and RAIC

Number of Positions: 1

Term: September 26, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Schedule: 20 hours / week

Location: Ottawa HQ

Salary: $18.15 to $30.20 / hourly rate dependent on level of education.

Language Requirement: English essential

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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:

- Fulfill service support requests, including shipping and receiving program consumables
- Test, configure and track program support equipment based on documented procedures
- Track inventory usage
- Liaise with internal and external clients, to ensure program support effectiveness and efficiency
- Develop working relationships with the Operations Systems Team
- Execute assigned project tasks as requested in collaboration with the Operations Systems Team

What you need to succeed:
To qualify for the position, you must have:

- Enrolled in a college diploma or a university degree relevant to the duties of the position;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
- Experience in providing client support

Skills and abilities:

- Comfortable learning new technologies and skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and multi-task
- Ability to work independently and take initiative




- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Strong customer focus and professional manner

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 submit your application before September 18, 2026 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.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an employer committed to a fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the public we serve, we encourage candidates in designated groups - women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities - to apply and self-declare by answering the questions on the online application form.

CATSA is committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and work environment. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process and may include pre-interview information, modified interview formats, accessible settings, adaptive technologies, additional time, and more. These measures are designed to remove barriers and ensure a fair assessment, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their skills and qualifications.

Candidates who require accommodations that prevent them from applying online should communicate via [email protected] or 1-(phone hidden) (TTY) prior to the closing date.

Taleo ID:

2516

Language Requirements:

English Essential

Job category:

Operations

Hiring Pay Range:

Staffing Method:

Student

# of openings:

1

Position reports to:

Ottawa - Head Office

Posting Date:

04/09/2026

Working Location:

Ottawa

Application Deadline:

18/09/2026

Working Location Category:

On-Site

📌 Student, Operations Systems and RAIC (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
📍 Canada