Dangerous Good Manager

Perimeter Aviation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Aviation is seeking a Manager, Dangerous Goods to ensure DG regulatory compliance and lead the DG program across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Cargo and Ground Operations, you will develop policies, organize training, and supervise the Building Maintenance program as it relates to DG.

The role requires aviation knowledge, DG regulations, and the ability to work with regulators and internal teams, including Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as listed; knowledge of DG regulations is essential.
• Experience implementing DG practices in aviation preferred.
• Familiarity with IATA/ICAO DG rules and airline operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and amend DG program policies and procedures.
• Develop and improve DG training online and in-person.
• Lead DG training and maintain training documentation.
• Coordinate DG communications across the organization.
• Manage SMS DG incident reports and escalation with managers.
• Maintain list of DG exemptions for passengers for reference.
• Interface with regulators and lead corrective actions.
• Ensure accessibility of DG publications for employees.
• Conduct DG-related audits and quality checks.
• Oversee Building Maintenance Technicians and related systems.
• Support Safety Management System activities.

Skills

DG program management

Regulatory compliance

Training development

Auditing & incident investigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

IATA/ICAO DG regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Indigenous awareness training (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Cargo and Ground Operations, the Manager, Dangerous Goods (DG) is responsible for ensuring that the company is compliant with dangerous goods regulations and legislations along with managing the company’s Building Maintenance program. The Manager, Dangerous Goods will work together with the Cargo Department and company managers to maintain DG compliance and facilitate company projects.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Create and amend program policies and procedures as required
• Work with Cargo department to develop and continually improve DG program associated online and in-person training
• Facilitate training and educating employees on dangerous goods and ensure that training documentation is accurately maintained
• Lead the provision of organizational communication regarding DGs
• Manage SMS reports specific to DG incidents and work with the applicable managers as required
• Maintain company list of general and company approved exemptions for Dangerous Goods carried by passengers for employee reference
• Act as the point of contact for internal escalation from the DG Hotline or DG Experts email sources
• Understand current legislation, codes of practice, bulletins and other industry best practices and recommendations
• Liaise with regulatory agents regarding the company DG program and lead corrective actions associated with the DG program
• Ensure that current publications and references are accessible for employees
• Perform accident and incident investigations at the discretion of manager
• Conduct random, targeted and process audits and Quality Control (QC) checks
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported through the safety management system
• Manage and provide oversight of the Building Maintenance Technicians
• Maintain and analyze the Building Maintenance Reporting System for project completion and cost efficiency
• Actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management System
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Minimum one year of direct DG experience implementing and promoting industry practices and policies within an aviation environment preferred
• Knowledge of IATA-ICAO dangerous goods regulations
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of aviation/airline products and services considered an asset
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Work performed primarily in an office environment
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and telephones
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Various shifts and at a fast pace in order to meet service level requirements of the airline

Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.