The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has one exciting student opportunity from May 6th, 2026 to August 28th, 2026 within the Operations branch at 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.
If you are a motivated student seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment, we invite you to consider the following job opportunity:
Student, Client Experience
Number of Positions: 1
Term: May 6th, 2026 to August 28th, 2026 (possibility of extension)
Schedule: 30 hours per week
Location: Ottawa, HQ
Salary: $18.15 to $30.20 / hourly rate dependent on level of education.
Language Requirement: Bilingual
*Eligibility List: CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a list of candidates eligible to fill subsequent vacancies. The eligibility list may be used to staff other student positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications.
Summary of Responsibilities:
On behalf of the organization, the Client Experience team aims to ensure a smooth and efficient screening experience for passengers by answering their questions prior to travel. Post-travel, the Client Experience team handles passenger complaints and claims through a fair, responsive and complete review.
The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
What you need to succeed:
To qualify for the position, you must have:
Skills and abilities:
To qualify and to be considered for this employment, you must:
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 April 10th, 2026 23:59 EST.
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. Only those being considered in the process will be contacted.
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The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is a Crown corporation responsible for securing specific elements of the air transportation system – from passenger and baggage screening to screening airport workers.
Established on April 1, 2002, CATSA is fully funded by parliamentary appropriations and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
CATSA is governed by a Board of Directors with its operations directed by a Senior Management Team.