Senior Advisor, Operational Contracts and Performance Coordination

Kinsley Power Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CATSA is seeking a Senior Advisor, Operational Contracts and Performance Coordination at its HQ in Ottawa on a fixed-term basis until October 27, 2028. The role provides strategic analysis, planning and briefing support to the Director and management team, and serves as the central coordinator for key deliverables.

You will lead or support priority initiatives, prepare briefing materials, reports and presentations related to contract management and performance, and liaise across the directorate

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum six years providing analysis and briefing support to senior management.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, coordinate and track programs and deliverables.
• Strong written communication for senior audiences (briefing notes, reports, presentations).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on directorate programs and priority initiatives.
• Coordinate directorate priorities and corporate deliverables with tracking tools.
• Ensure alignment and progress with commitments and deadlines.
• Support planning products (Corporate Plan, Annual Report, CEO objectives) with timely input.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Briefing support

Project coordination

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in business/public administration/related

Job description

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting fixed-term opportunity up to October 27, 2028 within the Operations branch at the CATSA HQ.

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 Senior Advisor, Operational Contracts and Performance Coordination is responsible for acting as a key advisor to the Director, Operational Contracts and Performance and management team by providing strategic analysis, planning and advice on directorate activities. The role is the central coordinator for key deliverables, including maintaining the master action register and monitoring progress against approved commitments and deadlines. The Senior Advisor leads or supports priority initiatives and corporate deliverables, and prepares high-quality briefing materials, reports and presentations related to contract management and operational performance in support of CATSA’s mandate. The Senior Advisor performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and reports on directorate programs, services, and priority initiatives against established objectives, advising management on progress, risks, and required actions.

• Acts as a central coordination point for directorate priorities and corporate deliverables, maintaining tracking tools and ensuring alignment with commitments, deadlines, and corporate reporting requirements.

• Maintains effective communication and collaboration across the directorate, the Senior Director, Operations office, and key internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistent progress on priorities and commitments.

• Supports corporate and branch planning products (e.g., Corporate Plan, Annual Report, CEO objectives) by coordinating directorate input, ensuring quality, relevance, compliance, and timeliness.

What you need to succeed
To qualify for the position, you must have:

• A university degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, public administration, communications, social sciences) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience providing analysis, strategic advice, and briefing support to senior management.

• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and tracking programs, projects, or corporate deliverables, including managing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare, review, edit, and quality-control written materials for senior audiences (e.g., briefing notes, reports, presentations and communications) and to convey information clearly and succinctly.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support coordination and advancement of priorities.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and synthesize complex information to generate actionable insights and inform decision-making.

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

• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills that enable influence and collaboration across teams and functions.

• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey complex information clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.

• Highly developed organizational skills to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple competing demands.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess issues and develop practical, results-oriented recommendations.

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.

• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans with minimal supervision.

• Resilient under pressure and in adapting to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Valuable skills include:

• Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA.

• Knowledge of the aviation industry and the related regulatory and security issues.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

• Knowledge of contracts and contract management.

• Knowledge of performance measurement.

• Experience supporting project management activities.

Specific work requirements:

• Ability to travel as required

• Language Profile: English Essential;

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance;

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;