Director, Human Resources

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has one (1) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Corporate Services 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 healthly 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 Director, Human Resources is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and planning as well as overseeing all activities related to the Human Resources (HR) function. This includes overseeing the full range of HR programs encompassing the areas of staffing, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, organizational design and development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), change management, performance management, employee relations, health and safety and human resources information management systems and conducting ongoing needs assessments and gap analysis of these programs. The Director, Human Resources 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:

• A degree from a recognized university with a specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, public or business administration, or in any other field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) certification.
• A minimum of fifteen years of experience with progressive responsibility in related human resources disciplines.
• A minimum of eight years of management experience, leading cross-functional HR teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship management and change management skills, with the ability to channel different points of view, establish and maintain trusting relationships and credibility, work collaboratively, negotiate effectively and lead people through times of change.
• Thinks strategically, creatively, analytically and pragmatically, able to anticipate future needs and identify opportunities.
• Well-developed analytical and planning skills, with initiative to provide advice, solve problems and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy at a senior level and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Proven leader with track record of successfully delivering results.
• Exceptional organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment, adapt to frequently changing and concurrent priorities, and respond to evolving internal business needs, as well as external factors. Project management skills are a definite asset.
• Demonstrated ability to remain objective, resilient and flexible in order to manage organizational and personnel issues. Maintains confidentiality and manages sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion.
• Experience in financial controls (budgets) including budget development and monitoring.
• Significant experience in the implementation and management of a full range of HR programs. Deep HR generalist experience across a multitude of areas (staffing, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, compensation and benefits, change management, employee relations, DEI and health and safety).
• Experience working with an HRIS system and contributing to the development, design and implementation of HR systems.
• Experience providing strategic advice and presentations to senior management.
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, developing, and implementing new strategies.

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

• Strong influencing and motivational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to engage others and to articulate change.
• Ability to analyze and advise on many complex and highly sensitive files simultaneously.
• Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and meaningful way to stakeholders and senior officials.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and synthesize complex information.
• Ability to problem-solve and establish work priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting priorities.
• Ability to create and maintain ongoing productive relationships with high-level representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and to write clearly, succinctly and persuasively in both official languages.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills , both oral and written; ability to tailor communications to suit the audience.
• Effective conflict resolution, negotiation, persuasion, influence and relationship building abilities.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Integrity, tact and diplomacy .
• Flexibility and creativity.

Valuable skills include:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of federal employment-related legislation, professional standards, best practices and protocols in human resources management.
• Knowledge of CATSA’s mandate and priorities.

Specific work requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

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 February 17, 2023 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;

CATSA is dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are invited to meet with us regarding this employment opportunity.