Advisor, New Technology Introduction Program
Role Overview
CATSA has a fixed-term opportunity in its Technology branch at the CATSA Test Facility, ending October 30, 2027.
The Advisor, New Technology Introduction Program reports to the Manager, New Technology Introduction.
The role supports pre-board and hold-baggage screening technology introduction projects and activities tied to operational and capital project plans.
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Position overview
CATSA has a fixed-term opportunity in its Technology branch at the CATSA Test Facility, ending October 30, 2027.
The Advisor, New Technology Introduction Program reports to the Manager, New Technology Introduction.
The role supports pre-board and hold-baggage screening technology introduction projects and activities tied to operational and capital project plans.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate deliverables and tasks for the introduction, evaluation, certification, and operation of new screening technologies at airports across Canada.
- Develop project plans, evaluation and trial schedules, milestones, and program reviews.
- Support new screening technology testing and evaluation.
- Coordinate technology trials and support deployment with stakeholders, including airport authorities.
Required qualifications and experience
- Recognized college or university graduation with a specialization in engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, information technology, or another relevant specialty.
- At least four years of experience in a technical environment with multiple technologies.
- At least three years of experience troubleshooting equipment and conducting testing, including designing tools and test protocols and evaluating standards.
- At least three years of experience writing test plans and reports and providing recommendations.
- Experience presenting to varied audiences, preparing reports for senior management, coordinating projects and programs and cross-functional teams, and working in an operational environment.
Skills and abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, analysis, and recommendation skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, develop solutions, understand specialized technicians, lead and engage others, and prioritize work.
- Ability to learn new technologies and work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Valuable experience includes technology introduction, technical or certification testing leadership, regulated technical environments, and technical project management or scheduling.
- Valuable knowledge includes screening technologies, project tools and methods, PLCs and ladder logic, airport screening and baggage systems, CATSA's mandate and relevant legislation, networks, Centralized Equipment Networks, and Central Image Processing systems.
- Project management certification is valuable.
Work requirements
- Travel and overtime may be required.
- The language profile is English essential.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
About CATSA
CATSA is a Crown corporation mandated to protect the public by delivering security screening operations at 89 designated airports across Canada.
CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
Application
- The stated application deadline is October 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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