Safety Programs Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Reports To: Director Safety & Security

Work Location: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Terminal - 100% On site role

About the Organization:

Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal at the award-winning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Backed by significant international expertise in managing aviation infrastructure we are committed to world-class customer service for the airports passengers.

Nieuport is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Nieuport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. We encourage applications from qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants accessibility needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process: .

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director Safety & Security the Safety Programs Officer supports the development implementation oversight and continuous improvement of Nieuports Safety & Security Program including the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program Environmental Management System (EMS) and Safety Management System (SMS) for airside safety and security across Nieuport facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement maintain and continuously improve established health safety security OHS EMS and SMS policies programs and procedures.
• Identify health and safety objectives goals performance measures and opportunities to strengthen existing policies and procedures.
• Conduct and support investigations of reported OHS EMS SMS airside safety hazards incidents accidents and systemic issues; determine contributing factors and root causes; and recommend corrective actions to management in partnership with the SMS Working Group when required.
• Own the safety and security library and ensure safety-related documentation and records are current accessible and properly maintained.
• Evaluate and monitor reporting systems corrective and preventive action plans and related outcomes.
• Represent Nieuports safety department at airport SMS Committee meetings and chair or participate in internal and external health and safety committees.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities agencies the airport authority airlines service providers local airport staff management and operational groups.
• Review and analyze safety data to identify trends related to hazards events and occurrences.
• Develop content for company safety documents reports presentations for various audiences and annual reporting.
• Develop deliver and support safety training and employee instruction on health and safety matters hazards and applicable OHS EMS and SMS requirements to promote safe work practices and compliance.
• Conduct regular workplace and work site inspections complete follow-up visits and verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Identify classify and mitigate hazards using Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and other applicable risk assessment methods.
• Assist with planning and start-up of new projects including project risk assessments job hazard analyses safe work practices procedures and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor safety compliance of workers and subcontractors conduct field-level safety meetings and ensure required safety training is completed.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the Vortex safety and incident management system.
• Support duties related to airport security and the access control system.

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in aviation safety.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent direct experience is required.
• Professional designation in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• 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.

Skills Knowledge and Experience:

• 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.
• Experience with the Vortex software platform for airport operations and safety management is an asset.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required to support current and future job requirements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary plus bonus dependent on meeting annual goals.
• Nieuport Aviation is officially certified as a Living Wage employer by the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN)
• RRSP matching (after three months probation period).
• Robust medical dental and life benefits.
• Public transportation or parking allowance.
• An opportunity to surround yourself with a group of dynamic professionals who are all working towards elevating the experience for the millions of travelers choosing to use Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located just steps from the City of Torontos downtown area.
• A role in an exciting industry!