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Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is the federal Crown corporation responsible for aviation security screening at 89 designated airports across Canada. The organization fulfills a critical security mandate by ensuring the secure and efficient movement of people and goods across Canadas air transportation network and internationally, contributing to economic growth and national security. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is funded by parliamentary appropriations and accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Transport. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management and direction of the organization, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of aviation security screening services across Canada. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is accountable for implementing the organizations strategic direction and corporate plan, and for achieving results in accordance with established priorities and performance expectations. The CEO oversees the day-to-day operations, including the management of screening operations delivered through thirdparty service providers, the stewardship of public funds, and the leadership of the executive team and broader workforce. The CEO establishes and maintains collaboration with multiple partners and stakeholders of the aviation ecosystem. Further details about the organization and its activities can be found by following the Organization website link above. Education and Experience Please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet the following requirements: - A degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and jobrelated experience. - Significant experience as a Chief Executive Officer or Senior Executive within private or public sector organizations responsible for providing a vital service to the public in a similar area such as transportation or security, and of similar size, scope and complexity to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority. - Significant experience in building and maintaining productive and effective multipartite relationships with partner organizations, diverse stakeholders, and senior government officials. - Significant experience managing human and financial resources at a senior executive level. - Experience reporting to a board would be considered an asset. - Experience in leading organizational transformation would be considered an asset. - Experience in a field directly related to transportation (particularly aviation), or security would be considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The following criteria will be assessed: - Knowledge of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authoritys mandate, mission, and strategic priorities. - Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Board of Directors, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, including fundamental accountabilities to the Government of Canada as shareholder. - Knowledge of the public policy environment facing a Crown corporation, and a general understanding of the legislative environment in which it operates, including the Financial Administration Act. - Knowledge of corporate governance, operational and strategic corporate planning, monitoring, and evaluation of corporate performance. - Superior communication skills, both written and oral. - Ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with the media and other government or private organizations. - Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a Board of Directors, business partners and stakeholders as well as senior government officials. - Proven ability to maintain operational continuity and provide strategic leadership during nationalscale emergencies or significant service disruptions. Language Requirements Proficiency in both official languages is preferred. The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency when assessing applicants. Your online profile must include your proficiency in speaking and understanding your second official language. Personal Attributes The following will be verified by references at a later date: - Sound judgment - Strategic leadership - High ethical standards and integrity - Tact and diplomacy - Respect for and encouragement of diverse perspectives Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Government of Canada is committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace, and to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. Appointees will be expected to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassmentfree work environment. Candidates who belong to one or more of the designated employment equity groups are encouraged to selfidentify when applying. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment - All appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout the duration of their appointment. - All appointees are subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a fulltime basis must also submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of their appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. - All appointees are subject to the Terms and conditions applying to Governor in Council appointees. They must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviours in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values, principles and expected behaviours for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles throughout their time in public office. - Appointees must also respect the principles of any code of conduct that applies to the organization to which they are appointed. - The appointee must reside in or be willing to relocate to National Capital Region, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance. A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be considered for other appointment opportunities. How to Apply Candidates must submit their application package, including their curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 19, 2026, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. To learn more or if you require support or accommodation to submit your online application, please visit the How to apply page on the website. For alternatives to online applications, please visit the Application Assistance page. #J-18808-Ljbffr