Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Talent Management

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to engage with management and provide HR expertise. This role involves talent acquisition, performance management, and strategic planning to align HR efforts with organizational goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of related HR experience with 3+ years as a business partner.
• Experience in talent management, organizational development, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with management to provide expert HR advice.
• Lead talent strategy to attract and retain top talent.
• Collaborate with the HR team to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Strategic influencing

Collaboration

Communication

Education

University degree in Human Resources

Certified Human Resources Professional designation

Job description

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has one (1)exciting fixed-term opportunity up to June 26, 2026 within the People, Culture and Experience branch at 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 world leader in aviation security and screening with a mandate to protect the public. A Crown corporation, it features a mix of public service and private sector diverse backgrounds in which is reflective of the varied background of its employees. CATSA encourages innovation and creativity and offers a healthy and diverse workplace where employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves and feel energized and proud.

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:

TheSenior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for engaging with all levels of management to provide expert advice and direction on a wide range of human resources related areas. These include talent acquisition, capacity talent reviews, performance management, coaching and succession planning. They play a key role in supporting the organization’s leaders in ensuring our talent strategy aligns with our long-term business priorities. Core responsibilities include leading talent strategy to attract, hire top talent to help close any skills gaps and/or retain employees by identifying ways to upskill or re-skill the future workforce. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will work closely with the Human Resources team and management to foster a vibrant, friendly work environment that promotes strong collaboration, innovation, high performance, and continuous learning. TheSenior Human Resources Business Partner 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 university in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources.

• Certified Human Resources Professional designation or equivalent preferred.

• 6 - 10 years related HR experience with 3+ years as a business partner or HR generalist with demonstrated proactive advisory capability.

• Experience providing consultation to leaders in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, organizational design, and change management.

• Experience supporting the development and management of programs, policies, and procedures in an HR environment.

• Experience in forming, leading, and facilitating meetings and work groups.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of HR Management policies, practices, theories, concepts, and systems.

• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws (including the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Act and Employment Equity Act) and industry trends relating to HR.

• Experience providing expertise, guidance and coaching to management and employees in the delivery of HR programs.

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

• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships.

• Strong learning agility, consulting orientation, client insight, strategic influencing and partnering skills.

• Strong organizational skills, business acumen, encompassing the ability to apply a broader corporate perspective.

• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings/training sessions and working groups.

• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative and team-based environment.

• Experience of working as a strategic partner to business leaders, taking a holistic view of the challenges, opportunities and needs of a business.

• Strong relationship building skills with ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to propose solutions that are adapted to the client’s context while leveraging their professional experience.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand, write clearly and concisely, and demonstrated effective verbal delivery.

Valuable skills include:

• Experience working with all levels of an organization, including executive level leadership.

• Sound knowledge of current employment related legislation, human resources best practices and policies and labour relations and proven ability to advise clients.

• Experience collaborating with team members on new approaches, programs, policies, and procedures to continually improve HR practices in support of CATSA’s quality of service and operational plan achievement.

• Demonstrated successful execution of key Human Resources projects and programs.

• Experience planning and coordinating the delivery of annual HR initiatives with business leaders such as workforce/talent planning, employee engagement initiatives, and other programs that may be developed.

Specific work requirements

• Ability to work overtime 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 click on the following link to submit your application before June 29, 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;