General Manager, Life Cycle Management And Maintenance Services

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Opportunity

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has an exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the CATSA Headquarters 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.

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 General Manager, Life Cycle Management and Maintenance Services is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of Life Cycle Management and Maintenance Services functions to ensure optimum operation and availability of screening equipment deployed at airports across Canada. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that sound management practices are in place for day-to-day activities of the Life Cycle Management and Maintenance activities for CATSA’s equipment and systems, including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance parts replenishment and contract management. The General Manager, Life Cycle Management and Maintenance Services 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 in engineering, project management, public administration, or another specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• A minimum of ten (10) years progressive experience in a technology-based role.
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience, including managing a team and providing leadership.
• Experience in a technical support role and/or technology lifecycle management role.
• Experience providing strategic direction recommendations to senior management.
• Experience in resource management (human, physical and financial).
• Experience liaising with various stakeholders.
• Experience in managing contract performance.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

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

• Ability to persuade, negotiate, liaise effectively, and engage others.
• Strong relationship building skills, with experience liaising, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use insights to drive strategic decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to brief senior management in a succinct and timely manner.
• Experience in tracking projects and delivering strategies, reports, and updates.
• Ability to propose innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in managing budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, strong organizational skills.
• Ease with learning new technology.

Valuable skills include:

• Knowledge of CATSA’s mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislations affecting CATSA.
• Experience maintaining a large fleet of equipment in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of screening technologies or other similar technologies.
• Experience with lifecycle management of a large fleet of equipment.
• Experience developing long-term lifecycle management plans.
• Program management experience across different geographical locations.

Specific work requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as required;
• Ability to travel as required
• Language Profile: CBCC;
• 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 submit your application before September 16, 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;