Manager, Operational Safety - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone.

Airport Operations drives the success of airports by providing a safe, predictable and enjoyable experience for those who travel, as well as for those who are part of the broad team that works to make YVR a success.

At YVR, our purpose is to serve the community and the economy that supports it, and that service is rooted in safety.

Position overview
As the
Manager, Operational Safety, you are a positive self-starter with a mindset rooted in safety culture and efficiency.

You appreciate and respect the variety of competing interests and perspectives in a complex environment and thrive on bringing people together to manage through challenges.

You are a champion of safety collaboration with all levels in all organizations within YVR's operating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Leads, mentors and develops a team of operations and safety professionals to build and enhance a culture of safety
Directs planning, development, implementation and execution of YVR's Safety Management System and its associated programs, including compliance to Aviation Safety regulatory obligations as part of YVR's approach to an Integrated Safety Strategy
Leads Operational and Safety Audits to ensure best and leading practices are developed and implemented
Advises senior management on matters related to Operational Safety and Strategy
Developing and embedding an integrated safety approach across all operational parts of the business no matter the company you work for
Driving a "we are all accountable" approach and a high reporting culture to ensure we are highly informed across the endtoend operations environment

Key qualifications include:

Completion of a postsecondary program (university undergraduate degree, college or technical school) or equivalent related experience in areas of operations and/or industrial safety
At least ten years' experience in related industry or field
Minimum of three years' leadership experience in a complex working environment (e.g., industrial, manufacturing or aviation)
Safety designations/certifications in Industrial Hygiene and/or Health and Safety, as well as TapRooT Root Cause Analysis experience are assets
Proven ability to drive change in adverse conditions, with demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, communication and change management
Valid Class 5 driver's license

Who We Are
YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world.

We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you're a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. We strive to provide an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities, allowing us to better serve them.

Join us on this journey as we continue to transform our airport to better serve our communities.