Officer, Aviation Safety Management System and - Toronto, Canada - GTAA

Description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada's leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.

Together with our partners, approximately 1,800 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers - all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you

As a GTAA employee, you'll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Aviation Safety Management Systems, this position is responsible for assisting with the continued development, implementation, management and integration of the Safety Management System by ensuring that the program framework meets Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintains the Safety Management System (SMS) framework by:
• Ensuring that the SMS program and processes meet regulatory requirements, facilitate internal audits as per the Aviation Safety Management System Manual
• Participating in the identification of aviation safety objectives, goals, and performance measures
• Facilitates and assists Hazard and Control Owners in the Risk Assessments and Incident Review process while identification of causal factors as well as root cause analysis. Ensuring corrective actions and agreed timelines are outcomes
• Supporting, coordinating, conducting and leading investigations into airside safety incidents and/or identified systemic issues in partnership with an identified Single Point of Contact from the SMS Working Group
• Maintaining the SMS database of incidents/hazards and reviewing Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) on a monthly basis and monitoring the progress of corrective action plans and system review follow ups
• Assists and supports the Manager, Aviation Safety Management Systems on preparing for committee and industry meetings

Qualifications:

• Must possess a postsecondary diploma in Airport Management and/or five (5) years of combined equivalent work experience in airport airside operations and the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in the development, implementation, and administration of a Safety Management System which includes auditing
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in aviation operations with a working level knowledge of airport airside operations and programs, as well as an understanding of protocols and procedures related to aviation safety at Toronto Pearson or an airport of similar size
• Must hold a valid provincial driver's license (class G) with a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed driver
• Will be required to obtain a 'D' AVOP
• Obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of Safety Management legislation, policies, procedures and relevant acts, regulations, standards, recommended practices and procedures related to SMS
• Must have the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail, conduct and analyze audit reports, and provide feedback and recommendations
• Ability to discover and assess contributing and causal factors associated with airside incidents, accidents or safety reports
• Ability to clearly impart knowledge and understanding of SMS requirements to a wide audience
• Ability to develop and facilitate training courses and surveys
• Solution and resultoriented, with strong analytical, planning and communications skills (oral, written, and computer)
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills and be meticulous, resourceful, detail oriented and a selfstarter who works well as an individual and as a strong member of a dynamic team
• Ability to produce reports for executives
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The GTAA is a federally-regulated private sector corporation. The Government of Canada has suspended mandatory vaccination requirement for federally regulated transportation sector workers.

The GTAA continues to monitor government and health developments relating to COVID -19 and may re-introduce the Vaccination and proof of Vaccination requirements in the Policy at any time.

• The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive._