New Posting - CATSA

CATSA is currently recruiting an Advisor, Screening Contracts for the Ottawa - Head Office

Job Code:            892

# of openings:   1

Close date:         12/07/16

Hiring Pay Range:             $73,221 to $85,423

Employment Tenure:     Indeterminate (Permanent)

Language Requirements:             English Essential

Description

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.

If you are a motivated professional seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment, we invite you to consider the following job opportunity:

Advisor, Screening Contracts, Summary of responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Screening Contracts, the Advisor, Screening Contracts is responsible for administering the framework supporting the coordination and delivery of technical contract management activities in order to execute CATSA’s contracts (Airport Screening Service Agreements [ASSAs]) with its screening contractors across the 89 designated airports. The incumbent is also responsible for providing project support and advice, and overseeing stakeholder relationships specific to the evolution of CATSA’s Attendance Verification Check (AVC) program. The AVC program is a verification activity carried out at the largest airports by CATSA regional staff to confirm that screening contractor personnel are working at their assigned locations when time is billable to CATSA. The Advisor, Screening Contracts performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

The key responsibilities include:

ASSA Contract Administration

Assist in the review of screening contractor management models and the development of business cases to enhance models to meet increased Non-Passenger Screening (NPS) funding, and in consideration of future year budgets.

Prepare briefing notes and recommendations for CATSA's senior management on various contracting issues/changes.

Assist the Manager, Screening Contracts with the interaction with third parties to resolve any issues or draft any amendment to the ASSAs.

Coordinate the resolution of any complex contracting issues associated to the ASSAs from issue identification right through to resolution.

Collaborate with Procurement and Contracting in the issuance of any amendments or amending notices specific to the ASSAs.

Monitor and carry out various annual administrative activities related to the upkeep of the ASSAs.

Attendance Verification Check (AVC) Program Evolution

Develop and draft the AVC program roadmap and next steps proposition, including all relevant stakeholder engagements, to be reviewed and approved by Operations senior management.

Coordinate the iterative feedback cycle incorporating any and all senior management feedback into the AVC program roadmap.

Assist the Manager, Screening Contracts in the implementation of the approved AVC program including delivery of any training requirements.

Ensure a continuous improvement framework is created to measure program acceptance and effectiveness.

Support Screening Contracts Team

Provide support or lead projects as assigned, including: acting as branch lead in procurement initiatives, process improvement initiatives, and/or technology implementation projects.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations

Support team members in initiating, planning and executing assigned projects.

Liaise with other members of the Operations branch as required through the implementation cycle of various projects.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the collaboration between teams.

Qualifications:

Essential

Graduation from a recognized college or university with specialization in Public Administration, Business, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position;

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supporting program management;

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in organizing, collecting and analyzing information and developing reports, briefing materials, presentations and correspondence;

Experience tracking and maintaining data on various activities, projects and initiatives;

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to various levels of management;

Experience in developing collaborative relationships and establishing and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams across various geographical areas;

Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and principles.

Language Profile: English Essential

Valuable

Knowledge of CATSA’s mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA;

Experience in the air transportation or security industry.

Required skills:

Strong business writing skills;

Focused, meticulous and detail-oriented working methodology ensuring high quality of deliverables while possessing a strong sense of self-accountability;

Service oriented with an ability to liaise with various levels of management;

Ability to focus on continuous improvement activities and innovative problem solving;

Ability to multi-task and prioritize;

Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment;

Strong organizational and time management skills;

Ability to work individually but also in a team environment.

Specific work requirements

Ability to work overtime as required;

Ability to travel as required;

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance;

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

As an employer committed to a diverse workforce, we encourage candidates in designated groups - women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities - to apply and self-identify by answering the questions on the online application form.

Candidates that meet all the position requirements, including the language profile, will be given first consideration. In the event that the successful candidate does not meet the language profile, they will be required to undertake second language training.

Only applications received before 23:59 (EST) on July 12, 2016 will be considered. Please click here to submit your application.

*Eligibility List: CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a list of candidates eligible to fill subsequent vacancies. The eligibility list may be used to staff permanent or fixed-term positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications.