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About the Role

The Associate Director, Security Programs is accountable for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of airport-wide security programs. This role provides strategic oversight of the Security Management System, regulatory compliance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures, while leading the integration of security requirements across airport operations, capital programs, and critical infrastructure initiatives. You will also lead enterprise security risk and intelligence capabilities, strengthen security culture and awareness, and serve as a key relationship holder with Transport Canada and other regulatory and industry partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the Airport Security Program, Enterprise Security Program, and Security Management System.
Ensure security programs remain current, compliant with Transport Canada requirements, and aligned with applicable international standards.
Lead regulatory engagement and coordinated responses to audits, inspections, and security reviews.
Define security requirements, standards, and design criteria for airport infrastructure, capital programs, systems, and operational changes.
Ensure major initiatives include consistent security risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and implementation planning.
Lead the enterprise security risk framework, including threat identification, intelligence analysis, risk assessment, escalation, and mitigation methodologies.
Oversee security awareness, regulatory training, and security culture initiatives, including measures to evaluate effectiveness and organizational maturity.
Represent GTAA in national and international aviation security forums, advisory groups, committees, and regulatory working groups.
Build strategic relationships with regulators, airport partners, and internal stakeholders to support integrated security planning and risk management.
Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum seven years of experience in an airport environment or a similar complex environment serving a large and diverse customer base.
Minimum five years of people leadership experience, gained through direct-report or cross-functional leadership.
Experience interpreting regulations or legislation and developing policies.
Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
Experience developing, implementing, maturing, or administering a Security Management System or a comparable risk-based management framework.
Knowledge of security governance, assurance, performance monitoring, continuous improvement, threat identification, risk management, and corrective action management.
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, strategic planning, organizational change, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to manage pressure, adapt quickly, and respond effectively to critical or changing priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

Skills

Security Management System
Risk-based management framework
Security governance
Assurance
Performance monitoring
Continuous improvement
Threat identification
Risk management
Corrective action management
Business acumen
Strategic planning
Organizational change
Communication
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Director
Minimum seven years of experience
Minimum five years of people leadership experience

Education Level

Post-secondary diploma in Aviation Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Post-secondary degree is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Flexible retirement program with employer matching
Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
Meaningful reward and recognition program

About the Company

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.
Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.
Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

Equal Opportunity

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/4.