Results for the Implementation of CATSA’s mandate

The following key performance indicators (KPIs) are reported to the Senior Management Committee and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis for oversight and management of CATSA’s performance. The KPIs are categorized according to the Strategic Plan’s four pillars.

Pillar: Promote an Integrated Aviation Ecosystem

Performance measure Comments
Security effectiveness Given the sensitivity of this performance category and its associated results, this data cannot be included in a public document.
Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Partner satisfaction

95.0 %

91.7%

In 2024/25, nearly 92% of partners expressed satisfaction with CATSA; surveyed partners highlighted key strengths, including effective communication channels, and responsiveness to partner needs. The organization will strive to further enhance the integration of CATSA's systems with partners’ systems, increase collaboration, and elevate information sharing to better serve the travelling public.

Definition: The measure of partner satisfaction relating to integration, collaboration and information sharing through an annual survey.

Pillar: Elevate the Client Experience

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Overall experience

90.0 %

91.9%

In 2024/25, almost 92% of surveyed passengers reported a positive screening experience. This represents a 1% increase from 2023/24.

Definition: The percentage of passengers who encountered an overall positive screening experience, based on passenger intercept surveys conducted at Class 1 airports.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Customer satisfaction
Index

90.0 %

92.4%

This KPI is above target.

Definition: The percentage of passengers who provide a positive rating to their interactions with screening officers at PBS checkpoints at Class 1 airports.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Confidence in security screening

85.0 %

90.6%

This KPI is above target.

Definition: The percentage of passengers surveyed who express confidence in the overall PBS process at airports and its role in making air travel more secure.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Satisfaction with speed of screening

90.0 %

90.9%

This KPI is above target.

Definition: The percentage of passengers at Class 1 airports who provide a positive rating for the speed of security screening at PBS checkpoints.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Satisfaction specific to passengers who used the family and special needs line

90.0 %

94.7%

In 2024/25, nearly 95% passengers who used the family and special needs lines were satisfied with their overall service.

Definition: The percentage of passengers at Class 1 airports who were satisfied with the screening experience at a family and special needs line.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Satisfaction with service in the official language of choice

90.0 %

96.1%

The vast majority of passengers reported being served in their official language of choice.

Definition: The percentage of passengers at Class 1 airports who report being served in their preferred official language throughout the screening process.

Pillar: Drive Innovation

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Wait Time Service Level (WTSL)

(All Periods)

95.0 %

97.0%

In 2024/25, 97% of passengers waited less than 15 minutes to be screened at Class 1 airports.

Passengers screened 68.9 million

Definition: WTSL (All Periods) is the percentage of passengers who waited less than 15 minutes to be screened at Class 1 airports, on an annual basis.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Wait Time Service Level (WTSL) (At Peak)

85.0 %

93.4%

In 2024/25, 93.4% of passengers waited less than 15 minutes to be screened at Class 1 airports at peak periods.

Definition: WTSL (At Peak) is the percentage of passengers who waited less than 15 minutes to be screened during peak periods at Class 1 airports. Peak periods are considered times when checkpoints experience very high traffic volumes.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Innovation Culture

85.0 % 78.1%

Almost 80% of surveyed employees agree that CATSA fosters an open culture of innovation and creativity. The organization will continue to prioritize initiatives that will strengthen the pro-innovation workplace culture.

Definition: The percentage of employees who agree that CATSA has a culture of innovation, based on results of an employee survey regarding innovation, openness to new ideas, initiative and creativity.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Consistency – Security Screening Procedures

95.0% 94.8%

In 2024/25, CATSA achieved a 94.8% compliance rate. This represents a slight decrease of 0.2% from 2023/24. CATSA works with screening contractors to sustain, and improve upon, its strong operational performance.

Definition: The evaluation by performance officers of screening officer performance according to Standard Operating Procedures and regulations at Class 1 airports.

Pillar: Invest in Our People for Tomorrow

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Employee Satisfaction

85.0 %

85.0%

In 2024/25, 85% of employees who completed the Employee Satisfaction Survey indicated they are satisfied with CATSA as their employer.

Definition: The percentage of employees who are satisfied with CATSA as their employer.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Employees who meet the official language requirements of their positions

75.0 %

69.2%

In 2024/25, this KPI increased by 2.8%, driven by CATSA’s ongoing efforts to hire bilingual candidates, as well as employees successfully completing their second language training.

Definition: The percentage of employees who meet the language requirements in positions designated as bilingual.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments

Workforce Demographics

Women:
49.0%

Indigenous Peoples:
2.6%

Members of visible minorities:
30.9%

Persons with disabilities:
12.7%

Women:
45.1%

Indigenous Peoples:
3.3%

Members of visible minorities:
29.1%

Persons with disabilities:
4.6%

Workforce demographics increased in all four designated groups compared to 2023/24. This conveys positive results from 2024/25 recruitment efforts, which include improvements to CATSA's online career page. Additionally, partnerships with diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy organizations, including the Indigenous recruitment organization Grand River Employment and Training, support CATSA’s efforts to enhance designated group representation in its workforce.

Definition: The percentage of a designated group (Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities) among employees.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments
Annual Attrition Less than 8.0% 5.5%

CATSA’s attrition rate remained better than the 2024/25 target despite a slight increase from 4.9% in 2023/24.

Definition: The percentage of employees who left the organization voluntarily.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments
Employees who would recommend CATSA as an employer 85.0% 79.0%

The results for this KPI are from the most recent Employee Satisfaction Survey. CATSA will continue to prioritize the wellbeing and development of its employees.

Definition: The percentage of employees who would recommend CATSA as an employer.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments
Screening Officer Demographics N/A

Women:
45.3%

Indigenous Peoples:
1.1%

Members of visible minorities:
27.3%

Persons with disabilities:
8.0%

As of March 31, 2025, CATSA’s screening contractors provided the demographic data for the first time.

The screening contractors are subject to the Government of Canada’s legislated demographic targets for their federally regulated workforces and must report their progress to the Government of Canada. CATSA will continue to engage and collaborate with its screening contractors to encourage diversity and inclusion.

Definition: The percentage of a designated group (Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities) among the screening officer workforce.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments
National screening officer attrition rate Less than 28.0% 17.4%

The overall national attrition rate declined by 8.5% compared to 2023/24. Among full-time screening officers, attrition improved with a 5.3% decrease while part-time screening officer attrition decreased by 11.8%.

Definition: The percentage of screening officers who have departed for the following reasons: resignation, death, or termination.

Performance measure Target 2024/25 Comments
National Training and Certification Program success rate

90.0 %

92.3%

In 2024/25, the national training and certification success rates across all regions were above target, resulting in the highest national performance rate to date. This represents an increase of 2.7% since 2023/24.

Definition: The percentage of screening officer candidates that passed the National Training and Certification Program.