The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Corporate Affairs and Finance branch at the CATSA HQ in Ottawa.

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 Policy Advisor supports the Corporate Affairs team, including but not limited to implementing and managing the Performance Measurement Framework and wide-ranging aspects of corporate planning and reporting, coordinating initiatives that support Government of Canada priorities, coordinating CATSA’s responses to parliamentary questions, developing briefing material for parliamentary appearances and cross-functional support for organizational priorities and initiatives. The incumbent may also be required from time to time to support the team’s other business lines including enterprise risk management and corporate insurance. The Policy Advisor 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:

•          Graduation from a recognized college or university with a specialization in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Political Science or another speciality relevant to the duties of the position.

•          A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in an environment where writing and preparing reports, briefing notes, presentations and strategic plans is the primary responsibility.

•          Experience in providing recommendations on operational requirements based on policy decisions.

•          Experience working in an advisory capacity.

•          Experience liaising with various partners and reporting to senior management.

•          Experience researching, collecting and synthesizing substantive volumes of information into a concise and cohesive summary.

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

•          Ability to establish and maintain client/stakeholder networks.

•          Ability to multi-task and identify priorities.

•          Strong organizational skills.

•          Flexibility, adaptability, discretion and diplomacy.

•          Strong communication skills, both orally and written; ability to tailor communications to suit a wide variety of audience.

•          Strong client-service orientation.

•          Strong research and analytical skills with ability to provide recommendations.

•          Strategic foresight and thinking.

•          Meticulous and thorough.

Valuable skills include:

•          Experience in parliamentary affairs within a Crown corporation or government department.

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

•          Knowledge of the inner workings of government and the role of central agencies.

•          Knowledge of the aviation industry and the related regulatory and security issues.

•          Understanding of financial documents and terminology.

•          Knowledge of risk management concepts and methodologies.

•          Knowledge of performance measurement and environmental scanning practices and principles.

Specific work requirements:

•        Ability to work overtime as required;

•        Ability to travel as required

•        Language Profile: BBBB;

•        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 August 22, 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;