Description
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Reporting to the Director, Ground Safety Assurance and Compliance, the Partner, Corporate Safety Compliance is responsible for managing the implementation of required safety compliance programs for their specific region with a specific focus on the review of existing and proposed ground handling and safety policies, procedures and actions, along with identifying threats, adverse trends, risks, hazards and best practices in order to ensure the continuous improvement of the SMS. Ensuring their respective regions are compliant with the internal and external safety and standards set forth by Air Canada and based on IATA (IOSA/ISAGO), Transport Canada, FAA, and the Canada Labour Code Part II standards and recommended practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide functional directions to the Corporate Safety Compliance Managers for their respective region.
- Conduct of quality and compliance observations for verification of ground safety activities and initiatives, including employee safety performance monitoring, adherence to SOPs; vehicle, aircraft, and other equipment reviews throughout all areas of the station operations - In-Terminal, Airside, Baggage, & Cargo (airside).
- Provide guidance and coaching to front-line employees and management.
- Regional expert for SIMS - provides Safety, Quality Assurance, Human Factors and SIMS training/coaching as required to support employees and management concerning safety and QA operations.
- Promote corporate standards for safety, security, health and safety. Foster and encourage a positive, proactive safety culture across their area of responsibility.
- Support their region in the development of their safety objectives and priorities and aide the station in meeting their objectives through the continuous improvement activities and initiatives.
- Provide reports and analyze trends on safety performance to the Sr. leadership team for their respective Region.
- Primary experts in managing safety files, compliance activities and ensuring all staff are properly trained and able to employ safety tools and resources.
- Work with station management teams to ensure all accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in accordance with the Air Canada safety policies ensuring that all have prioritized corrective or preventative actions aimed at preventing the recurrence of similar events.
- Oversee and conducts quality checks on the assessment and investigations conducted by station management teams.
- Act as designated investigator of complex safety incidents/accidents where required and based on severity of event (Yellow, Orange, Red).
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective or preventive actions to address audit findings aimed at preventing the recurrence of similar events.
- Provide tools and support the Corporate Safety Compliance Managers with the development of the annual Station Safety and Security Plan, by Region and Station.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent; equivalent & relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Experience in employee management.
- Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills with an aptitude for precision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, and without supervision.
- Sound knowledge of Airport Ramp & Sales operation.
- Demonstrated planning & organizational skills.
- Sound decision making skills.
- Ability to establish work priorities and perform under deadline pressures.
- Experience with managing safety, health and safety committee.
- Understanding of Federal regulations (TC, COSH, CARS).
- Knowledge of SOPs (Standard Operational Procedures) and IOSA standards an asset.
- Good computer skills.
- Experience in unionized environment.
- Understanding of risk assessment.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
