The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the CATSA Headquarters.
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 succeedTo 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 click on the following link to 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.
Taleo ID:
2479Language Requirements:
Bilingual ImperativeJob category:
TechnologyHiring Pay Range:
$126,113 - $157,642Staffing Method:
Indeterminate Vacancy# of openings:
1Position reports to:
Ottawa - Head OfficePosting Date:
05/06/2026Working Location:
OttawaApplication Deadline:
26/06/2026Working Location Category:
Hybrid
