The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology 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 world leader in aviation security and screening with a mandate to protect the public. A Crown corporation, it features a mix of public service and private sector diverse backgrounds in which is reflective of the varied background of its employees.  CATSA encourages innovation and creativity and offers a healthy and diverse workplace where employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves and feel energized and proud. 

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 Strategy and Innovation Architect is responsible for creating the architecture and design of future solutions, both looking at hardware and software. Working closely with IT Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts and directly liaising with the business owners, the position leads the creation of the innovation roadmap and contributes to the broader IT Strategic Plan. With broad skillsets, they analyze ideas or issues and turn them into solutions. The role is a major unifying resource between IT and the business. The Strategy and Innovation Architect 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:

•          Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology/Management  or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

•         Minimum eight (8) years progressive experience in technical roles with demonstrated increased levels of innovation, leadership and strategic thinking culminating in at least three years in roles similar to Innovation Manager, Solutions Architect, or similar.

•         A minimum of two years experience in cloud computing solutions in Microsoft Azure.

•         Proven track record of industry knowledge, including trends and emerging technologies.

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

•          Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

•          Deep understanding of the architecture discipline, processes, and concepts.

•          Able to think operationally and strategically, have strong analytical skills, and process disparate data and information into a cohesive and responsive action plan.

•          The ability to gain acceptance and win the confidence and cooperation of business partners/stakeholders.

•          Proven ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

•          Strong leadership abilities and the capability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

•          Client centric focus with the ability to see long-term outcomes and impacts.

•          Inspire others to embrace and contribute to innovation.

•          Understand how changes affect aspects of the business such as processes and functions, data, application and infrastructure changes. Be able to consider further changes and additional processes or new emerging technologies.

•          Interpret and understand information to make efficient effective decisions/recommendations using critical thinking and problem solving skills.

•          Demonstrated experience understanding and interpreting risk to make recommendations for change.

Valuable skills include:

•          Experience leading complex business transformation projects.

•          Experience leading and facilitating teams or working groups.

•          Experience and understanding of complex computer hardware, data, data centers, and software environments

•          Broad understanding of impacts and considerations for IT Security.

•          Virtualization knowledge such as hardware platforms, storage, network resources and how virtualization can play a role in modern solutions.

•          Knowledge of various operating systems and databases.

Specific work requirements

•         Ability to work overtime as required;

•         Ability to travel as required

•         Language Profile: English essential;

•         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 July 10, 2025 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;