Safety Programs Officer
$65,000–$75,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve health, safety, security, OHS, EMS, and SMS policies, programs, and procedures across Nieuport facilities. Conduct investigations of reported hazards, incidents, and systemic issues to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. Own the safety library, monitor reporting systems, and analyze safety data to identify trends related to hazards and events. Develop content for safety documents, reports, and presentations while delivering training on health and safety matters to promote compliance. Perform regular workplace inspections, verify corrective actions, and identify risks using Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments. Represent the department at airport SMS Committee meetings and chair internal safety committees. Build relationships with regulatory authorities, airlines, and operational groups. Provide administrative support for the Vortex safety and incident management system.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in aviation safety
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent direct experience
- Must meet the security level designated for the position and obtain and maintain a Transportation Security Clearance, including a Restricted Area Identity Card where required
- Thorough understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASRs) including Safety Management legislation, policies, procedures, acts, regulations, standards, recommended practices, and SMS requirements
- Thorough understanding of CHOSR, CLC, and related legislation, with specific focus on the development, implementation, and administration of an Occupational Health and Safety program
- Experience developing, implementing, and administering a Safety Management System, with a strong understanding of SMS principles and approach
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify gaps and trends, recommend solutions, and work with minimal supervision in a customer-centric, fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others, make sound decisions, and foster a cooperative safety culture with airport staff and management
- Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and positively at all levels, build trusting relationships, and contribute as a team player
- Ability to interpret legislative information from Transport Canada Advisory Circulars and other technical data
- Energetic, motivated, self-starting, independent thinker with the ability to work independently or within a team-oriented environment
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new software tools as required
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- 100% On site role at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Terminal
Desired Qualifications
- Professional designation in a related discipline
- Experience with the Vortex software platform for airport operations and safety management
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