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The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology 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 General Manager, Program Deployment is responsible for managing and coordinating the equipment logistics and deployment programs for screening equipment at airports across Canada. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that sound management practices are in place for activities and process for equipment logistics and deployment activities. The General Manager, Program Deployment 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:

• Degree from a recognized university in a speciality relevant to the duties of the position.

• A minimum of ten (10) years progressive experience in a deployment role.

• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience, including managing a team and providing leadership in a technical field.

• Experience in managing large-scale deployment projects, including project design, development, and implementation.

• Experience negotiating and tracking equipment procurement contracts, maintenance, and operational agreements.

• Experience in financial controls (budgets).

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

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

• Ability to impact and influence others.

• Ability to think analytically and make sound judgments.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints.

• Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and stress and adapt to changing priorities.

• Innovation.

• Sound judgement.

• Relationship Building.

• Flexibility and Adaptability.

• Teamwork.

Valuable skills include:

• Professional engineering degree or PMP.

• Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA.

• Experience working with screening technologies.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, directives and guidelines, including those specific to Crown Corporations.

• Experience in the air transportation or security industry.

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 submit your application before June 26, 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.