The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 exciting student opportunity from January 5, 2026 to April 24, 2026 within the Operations branch at CATSA Headquarters.

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 student seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment, we invite you to consider the following job opportunity:

Student, Program Innovation and Reporting

Number of Openings: 1

Term: January 5, 2026, to March 27, 2026

Schedule: 20 hours per week
Location: Ottawa, HQ
Salary: $17.30 to $30.20/hourly rate dependent on level of education

Language requirement: English Essential

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  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.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management & Analysis
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize operational data relevant to CATSA activities.
  • Merge datasets from multiple sources and prepare them for structured analysis.
  • Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support decision-making and operational insights.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting
  • Perform quality assurance checks on both existing and newly developed data sources and reports.
  • Assist in documenting operational reporting procedures to ensure consistency and transparency.
• System Testing & Validation
  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for Business Intelligence (BI) reports and operational data collection systems.
• Operational Trial Support
  • Contribute to the planning, monitoring, execution, and reporting of operational trials to evaluate new processes or technologies.

What you need to succeed:

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field aligned with the position’s responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to commit to project goals and timelines while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, Python, or R is considered an asset.
• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms, particularly Microsoft Power BI, is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of mathematical and statistical principles and their practical applications in data analysis.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear, professional interaction across teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving and quantitative analysis capabilities to support data-driven decision-making.
• Research & Writing: Skilled in conducting thorough research and producing high-quality written documentation.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing data, reports, and procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Client-Centered Mindset: Professional and responsive attitude focused on meeting client and organizational needs.
• Innovative Thinking: Willingness to explore creative approaches and new methods for tackling work tasks.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Teamwork & Independence: Capable of working collaboratively in team settings, independently, and under pressure.
• Work Ethic & Reliability: Committed and dependable in work scheduling, with a consistently positive attitude and strong professional ethics.

To qualify and to be considered for this employment, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• Be available 20 hours weekly, with flexibility depending on project needs
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Be a full-time or part-time CEGEP, College or University student; and
• Be returning to full-time or part-time studies in the next academic year.

How to apply:
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please submit your application before November 28th, 2025 23:59 EST.

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. Only those being considered in the process will be contacted.