Transport Canada

Closing date: May 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number

MOT26J-181915-000057

Selection process number

26-MOT-EA-HRS-02015

Location

Ottawa (Ontario)

Salary

$97,664 to $120,446

Level

EL-07

Who can

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information

For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

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About the position

Duties

As a recognized departmental technical subject matter expert, the incumbent contributes to the development and management of national aviation security oversight and regulatory programs related to security screening technology for both cargo and passenger air transportation.

Key duties include:

• Managing and reviewing proposed technical configuration changes to aviation security screening equipment.
• Reviewing, maintaining, and contributing to standard operating procedures related to security screening technology.
• Conducting or overseeing the testing and certification of aviation security screening equipment.
• Performing technical reviews and audits of screening equipment at airports and air cargo facilities to verify compliance with regulatory and technical requirements.
• Developing and delivering technical training related to screening technology to Transport Canada’s Aviation Security Inspectorate.

Work environment

Hybrid – In office 3 days a week, subject to change.

We work in a dynamic, technically complex regulatory environment focused on safeguarding Canada’s aviation system. Our team collaborates closely with operational and policy groups within the Aviation Security Branch, as well as with industry partners, airport authorities, air carriers, and national and international stakeholders. Our work combines analytical, advisory, and operational activities related to aviation security screening equipment, with occasional travel to airports and stakeholder locations to support audits, assessments, and oversight activities.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. The unit is anticipating a future need to staff one (1- 2) position(s).

A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions on a permanent basis.

Positions to be filled

2

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