Applications

Please watch the video and fill out the form below to gain access to applications information.

Thank you for watching the required Security Awareness Video.

STEP 1 of 7: TBIAAI's Security Awareness Video - Completed!

NOW, PRINT THIS REQUIRED FORM --> RAIC Application Requirement Checklist

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


 

STEP 2 of 7:  Gather Required Personal Documentation

The applicant must provide Original Identification Documents (photocopies are not acceptable).

Born in Canada? The applicant will require the following two (2) items:

  • Canadian Birth Certificate (For applicants born in Quebec - only birth certificates issued after January 1994 are accepted)
    • You must provide BOTH sides of the birth certificate if the back side has ANY markings.
  • A Valid Passport (if the applicant actually possesses one)
    • If no passport is available, a Government issued photo ID must be presented.

Born outside of Canada? The applicant will require the following items:

  • The most appropriate of the following documents: Canadian Citizenship Certificate/Card, Permanent Resident Card, or Work Permit and/or Study Permit
  • Valid Passport (If not valid, provide a valid government-issued photo-bearing ID card or document (i.e. Driver's License))

 

STEP 3 of 7: TBIAAI Application for RAIC

NEW - FILL OUT THIS REQUIRED FORM ONLINE -->  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 4 of 7: Requirement to Understand Rules and Regulations

PRINT THIS REQUIRED FORM --> Rules and Regulations

  • Applicant is to review the entire contents of the document
  • If applicant fails to understand each item, the applicant is to ask their employer's Designated Signing Authority for assistance
  • Applicant is to sign to confirm that this information is understood
  • Bring this signed document to your Pass Control Office appointment

 

STEP 5 of 7: Meet with Your Employer's Designated Signing Authority (DSA)

All of the above forms must be carefully reviewed and signed by both the DSA and the employee to ensure an accurate application is presented. 

The DSA may actually begin your TSC application at this point.  This is ideal as the DSA will ensure that their contact information is accurate within your TSC application.


Documents not adequately reviewed and signed will result in a fee of $100


 

STEP 6 of 7: Apply Online for Transportation Security Clearance

The aim of the Transportation Security Clearance Program Policy is the prevention of unlawful acts of interference with civil aviation by the granting of clearances to persons who meet the standards set out in this Program.

Without question, this step is the most complex portion of the RAIC application process.

When you click on the link below you will click through a few pages and then be asked:

  • Would like to continue an application that you already started in a tscx file format. 
    • Select "No"
  • Choose whether you are applying for a New TSC or a Renewal of an existing TSC.
    • Select appropriately
  • Where will this Security Clearance be used?
    • Select "Airport:

When prompted, ensure that you enter in the correct email address for your Signing Authority.  If this address is wrong, the entire process stalls.


If you are ready to apply, click on the following link:

Transport Canada Application for Transportation Security Clearance

 *** If you are new to the process, you may wish to review the following "Tips" to help you prepare before you actually apply for the Transportation Security Clearance:

 Tip #1: 

Printable:  TSCA DocuSign Application Instruction

Watch a video instead: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/need-help

 

Tip #2:

Applicants who have spent more than 90 days outside of Canada/USA within the last 5 years should reference this guidance material before applying

Guidelines for transportation security clearance (TSC) applications with extended out-of-country (OOC) implications

You cannot complete the application without the necessary supporting information.  You must prove what you were doing while outside of the country. Dates and locations must correlate with residency information. Failure to provide this detailed information will cause the application to be rejected.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE VERY CLOSELY

 

Tip #3:  

If your birth certificate has ANY markings on the back side, you must upload a copy of both sides of the birth certificate.

Tip #4:

Transport Canada uses DocuSign for to capture digital signatures for all Transportation Security Clearance Applications. This means that all employees applying for a Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) will be required to apply through the DocuSign program on a computer or a smart mobile device.


 

STEP 7 of 7:  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 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
  • To produce, if applicable, a Temporary Pass for access when accompanied by a RAIC-holding escort

 

If the TSC application passes this evaluation

the Airport Pass Control Office will contact the APPLICANT to make an appointment

 

If the PCO rejects the TSC application, the applicant will have to start step 6 again.

No appointment shall be scheduled unless you have confirmed that you have completed steps 1-6.

Once the appointment has been scheduled, the Applicant must give 24 hours notice of cancellation.
Failure to do so, or failure to show up for an appointment will result in a fee of $100

YOU MUST SHOW UP TO THE
PASS CONTROL APPOINTMENT
WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

  1. Thunder Bay Airport Application for RAIC

  2. Rules and Regulations Form

  3. Original Identification Documents

  4. Any other supporting documentation as was identified when applying for the TSC

 

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 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.

There is a $100 fee for any lost pass.

 

Designated Signing Authority

The Designated Signing Authority (DSA) 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 DSA 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 DSA for your employer.

Failure to appear with the documents reviewed and signed by a DSA will result in a fee of $100.