Airport Security Programs Lead - Regulatory Compliance

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking an Officer, Security Programs to oversee the Airport Security Program at Toronto Pearson, ensuring Transport Canada compliance and up-to-date security practices.

You will coordinate with internal teams, external regulators, and audits, develop documentation, and support security exercises while maintaining regulatory alignment and formal reporting.

Qualifications

• Five years of airport experience or equivalent in aviation safety/security and regulatory oversight.
• Experience drafting and maintaining program documentation.
• Ability to obtain and retain AVOP permit and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Airport Security Program (ASP) to satisfy Transport Canada requirements.
• Review security intelligence, publications, risk studies, and industry literature for regulatory compliance.
• Assess efficacy of security processes through inspections and SeMS collaboration.
• Oversee resolution of Transport Canada identified issues with leadership.
• Plan exercises and prepare documents for Transport Canada and exemptions.
• Lead cross-functional groups to ensure regulatory program integration.
• Coordinate with Transport Canada and ICAO auditors during audits and inspections.

Skills

Aviation security

Regulatory compliance

Security risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office 365

Education

University Degree / College Diploma

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking an Officer, Security Programs to oversee the Airport Security Program at Toronto Pearson, ensuring Transport Canada compliance and up-to-date security practices.

You will coordinate with internal teams, external regulators, and audits, develop documentation, and support security exercises while maintaining regulatory alignment and formal reporting.