The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the 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.
Why is CATSA a great fit for you?
CATSA is a world leader in aviation security, mandated to protect the public by delivering security screening operations at 89 designated airports across Canada. As a Crown corporation, CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
We champion innovation and creativity and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where employees can be their true selves and take pride in being part of a mission that matters.
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 Manager, Technology Sustainment is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to ensure CATSA screening technologies remain supportable, reliable, compliant and future-ready throughout their lifecycle. The role leads technology governance, readiness, lifecycle management, modernization, reliability, spare parts strategy and data-driven continuous improvement. The Manager develops sustainment strategies, business cases and long-term plans to support operational readiness, technology performance and future technology needs. The Manager, Technology Sustainment, performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Managing all aspects of performance.
Establish and maintain technology standards, governance frameworks, maintenance documentation, configuration controls and change management processes.
Lead technology readiness, sustainment planning and lifecycle management activities, including roadmaps, obsolescence management, replacement planning and decommissioning strategies.
Oversee maintenance optimization, failure analysis, predictive maintenance and technology performance improvement initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement, KPI development and data-driven decision-making across the technology sustainment function.
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 project management, engineering, public administration, commerce or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the lifecycle management of complex technology systems, including planning, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, operational support, and performance monitoring.
Two to three years (2-3) years of management experience, leading a team.
Experience developing recommendations and business cases that balance technical, operational, financial and lifecycle considerations.
Experience leading technical assessments, operational readiness activities, performance improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making for complex technology systems.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement.
Experience planning and implementing technology deployments, upgrades, enhancements or disposal activities in an operational environment.
Knowledge of technology lifecycle management, asset management, continuous improvement and governance principles.
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
Ability to provide strategic and technical leadership in support of organizational and operational objectives.
Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative and accountable environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills (i.e., technical assessments, root cause analysis, business case development and risk-based decision-making).
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Ability to build relationships, influence decisions and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups (i.e., IT, OEMs, MSPs, Procurement and operational stakeholders).
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic operational environment.
Strong planning, organizational and resource management skills (i.e., technology readiness, lifecycle planning, budgeting and forecasting activities).
Ability to use data, trends and performance information to support decision-making and continuous improvement (i.e., KPI development, reporting, performance analysis and planning activities).
Strong stakeholder management and client-service orientation.
Valuable skills include:
Experience working in an airport, transportation, or other regulated operational environment.
Familiarity with security screening technologies or other complex technology systems.
A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, PMP certification, or other related professional certification.
Experience working with OEMs, maintenance service providers, suppliers, or contractors to support technology deployments, sustainment activities, or operational programs.
Specific work requirements :
Ability to travel as required
Language Profile: Bilingual (French and English), CBCC/CBCC
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
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 October 8, 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.
