Employer Signing Authority

The Signing Authority (SA) for an employer is a person who has been authorised to sponsor an applicant on behalf of the employer when the applicant is applying for a TSC/RAIC. The SA has an important role to ensure that you are fully prepared for an appointment with the Pass Control Office. Some of the forms that you are submitting to the Pass Control Office must be reviewed and signed by a SA for your employer.

Before proceeding, make sure that you know who your employer has designated to be your Signing Authority.

STEP 1: TBIAAI's Security Awareness Video & Necessary Steps Checklist

You have watched the video, now click to download and then PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

Steps To Apply For Your RAIC

Check off each item as your work through the remaining steps.

STEP 2: Submit the TBIAAI Application to obtain a Thunder Bay Airport RAIC

CLICK THIS LINK TO FILL OUT THIS REQUIRED FORM

Thunder Bay Airport Application for a RAIC

• Once you submit the form, both you and your Designated Signing Authority will receive a copy by email.
• Both you and your Employer's Designated Signing Authority must physically sign the document.
• Bring this signed document to the Pass Control Office for your appointment

STEP 3: Print, Read and Sign the Rules and Regulations Documentation

CLICK THIS LINK TO FILL OUT THIS REQUIRED FORM

 Rules and Regulations Regarding Enhanced Access Controls & RAICs

• Bring this signed document to the Pass Control Office for your appointment

STEP 4: Have your Signing Authority "Onboard" you to the TC TSS Platform

The Transport Canada (TC) Transportation Security Services (TSS) Platform is where you will apply for your Transportation Security Clerance (TSC). You must hold a valid TSC in order for TBIAAI to issue you a RAIC.

The TSS Platform launched on March 27, 2024, and will be new to all RAIC applicants.

To use this TSS Platform, you must have a personal e-mail address and access to a smartphone or tablet for the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

It is stongly advised that you consider reviewing the following guidance document on how to get onboarded and apply for your TSC.  Click on the following link to view this very useful document:

TSS Platform User Guide for Applicants

The applicant's Signing Authority is responsible for initially creating an account for the applicant. The process will require basic personal information, including a PERSONAL E-Mail account for the applicant.

The applicant will then receive an E-Mail from "TSS Modernization" with an invitation to:

• Sign into the TSS Platform with GCKey or with a Sign-in partner:
  •   Watch the Sign-in with GCKey tutorial or watch the Sign-in partner tutorial
• Choose and add your two-factor verification: Read the tutorial
• Enter your invitation code:?xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
• You need to enter your invitation code the first time you log in only.
• Access your TSS account as soon as possible, since your invitation code expires in (4 days).
  
  
  

STEP 5: Apply for a Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance

Once logged into the TSS Platform, you will click on "My TSC Application".

Complete each of the items within the Section Menu.

You will be required to enter detailed personal information. If you have concerns related to information gathering and privacy, please click here to refer to Transport Canada's website.

STEP 6:  Appointment with the Airport Pass Control Office

The PCO appointment is required for the following reasons:

• To perform a final review and processing of the entire application package
• To attempt to resolve any errors found within the package
• To obtain biometric data (digital facial photos, fingerprints, and irises)
• This is required to complete the final submission to Transport Canada Application for the Transportation Security Clearance
• This is also required for the production of a TBIAAI-issued pass

Canada (Multi-Airport) Pass

A Canada Pass is an alternate to the standard Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), and has features tailored to employees who are required to perform job duties at airports across the country. If you are seeking to apply for a Canada Pass please ALSO use the following form:

PRINT THIS REQUIRED FORM --> Application for Canada Pass

Other Information

Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) has an expiration date

• The Pass Control Office will not reach out to a card holder to inform them that the pass is expiring.
• It is very important that the RAIC-holder does not let the RAIC expire.
• Please begin the renewal process SIX (6) months in advance of the RAIC expiry date.

Lost Passes

If your Temporary or RAIC Pass has become lost OR stolen, you must immediately advise the Pass Control Office by calling 807-473-2628 or by email. Please provide your name and contact information.

Fees

TBIAAI strongly encourges Signing Authorities to properly prepare their sponsored applicants. In the event that an applicant is not prepared/present, TBIAAI will charge fees (which include applicable taxes) for EACH of the following:

Failure to Return RAIC or Temporary Pass ($100)
Failure to appear for a scheduled Pass Control Office appointment ($100)
Attending a Pass Control Office appointment, missing proper ID ($100)
Attending a Pass Control Office appointment, incomplete application ($100)
Attending a Pass Control Office appointment, handwritten TC TSC Application ($100)

For simplicity and consistency, TBIAAI will issue the above fees to the employer.

Issuance of a Replacement for a Lost / Stolen RAIC ($100 - to be paid by the EMPLOYEE)

Failure to pay for the fee will result in the PCO withholding the issuance of an follow-up appointment or pass.

Various payment methods are available. Please call 807-473-2610 for further details.