General Manager
Job Description
About the job
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The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has [1] exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Operations branch at the CATSA HQ in Ottawa.
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:
The General Manager, Screening Contracts and Operations Systems is the primary subject matter expert of CATSA’s Airport Screening Services Agreements (ASSAs) and is responsible for management of the Screening Contracts, Operations Services, Operations Systems and CATSA’s Restricted Area Identification Program (RAIC) teams. This role is responsible to provide oversight to various contracting and budgeting processes related to CATSA’s screening contracts, other contracts for goods and services, and provide business ownership and support to the various technology systems of the Operations Branch. The General Manager, Screening Contracts and Operations Systems 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:
Successful completion of a university degree with specialization specialty relevant to the duties of the position.Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in contract management of large dollar value contracts, including negotiations, budget monitoring and compliance, and invoice management.A minimum of five (5) years of management experience, including managing a multi-disciplinary team and providing leadership.
This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:
Ability to engage, collaborate and build consensus effectively incorporating input from large and diverse teams with varying perspectives.Ability to manage large scope of work priorities and proactively report progress on all major activities.Strong influence and negotiation skills to deal with various stakeholders.Strong leadership and motivational skills to manage staff.Ability to coordinate complex and highly sensitive files simultaneously.Meticulous; thorough.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both official languages.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.Effective delegation and work conceptualization skills.
Valuable skills include:
Experience in the aviation or security industries.
Specific work requirements:
Ability to work overtime as requiredAbility to travel as requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearanceLanguage Profile: Bilingual CBCC/CBCC
