The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting fixed-term opportunity up to October 22, 2027 within the Operations branch at the CATSA HQ.

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 team-oriented environment and you are looking for the next great adventure, CATSA is the place for you!

Summary of responsibilities:

The Advisor, Program Innovation is responsible for leading, planning, developing, and conducting projects to support the development of CATSA’s overall screening program, including pre-board screening, hold-baggage screening, and non-passenger screening. The Advisor, Program Innovation performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Develops and presents status reports for project risks, issues, decisions, and actions.
- Develops briefing notes, business cases, project proposals,



project charters, trial plans, business cases and assessment reports.
- Coordinates project teams comprised of subject matter experts.

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

- Graduation from a recognized college or university with specialization in Operations Research, Operations Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in supporting program management, organizing and preparing a variety of documents and reports.
- Experience in analyzing operational performance data to recommend best courses of action.
- Superior English language writing skills in business, science, and/or technical writing.
- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under time pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to influence decision-makers using strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to synthesize and interpret complex information and clearly communicate to others.




- Analytical thinking and sound judgment to understand and address business issues.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility, creative problem-solving, innovation.

Valuable skills include:

- Project management certification.
- Experience working in a government department or Crown Corporation.
- Experience in, or knowledge of, air transportation and/or security industries.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA) mandate, its operating environment, interrelationships with other government and industry stakeholders and SOPs.
- Experience in researching, developing and validating assessments/surveys.
- Experience using the MS Office suite of software products, including MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.

Specific work requirements:

- Language Profile: English Essentil;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance;

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 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;

📌 Advisor, Program Innovation (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
📍 Ottawa