Director – Security and Compliance

metmtl; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

metmtl in Longueuil, Canada, seeks a Director - Security and Compliance to lead planning, management, and regulatory compliance for aviation safety. The role emphasizes CARs, OHS, and environmental stewardship within a fast-paced airport environment.

The position requires 5+ years in a similar role, ISO quality systems experience, and strong leadership. You will coordinate with Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and other partners, while overseeing SMS and QA programs.

Qualifications

• University degree in airport management, business administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar position, ideally in the airport or transportation sector, preferably in an SMS management, quality assurance, or similar role.
• Excellent management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Relevant experience managing a management system and/or quality management system (ISO standards).
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and airport safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s licence (Class 4A, or the ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regulatory compliance, including the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental requirements.
• Updating and implementing the Airport Operations Manual, Safety Management System plan, Quality Assurance Program, and SOPs related to these plans.
• Act as the Emergency Coordination Centre Director (DCCU) when on duty.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure day-to-day activities comply with regulatory standards.
• Develop safety performance indicators and manage SMS performance.
• Collaborate with the Construction and Capital Investment Planning team to define the regulatory framework.
• Ensure follow-up of the quality assurance schedule and required regulatory training.
• Maintain awareness of Canadian regulations relating to environment and airport operations.
• Assist in maintaining, improving, and implementing the SMS Quality Assurance Program.
• Produce reports on SMS status and safety performance.
• Establish relationships with Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement training programs to raise awareness of regulatory standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, optimize, and evaluate staff.
• Represent the airport at meetings and negotiations with partners.
• Manage tenders related to the department under governance framework.
• Monitor budget for regulatory activities and coordinate with Accounting for reporting.
• Contribute to defining the airport’s overall strategy and implementation plan.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in airport management

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Senior Director - Operations, the Director - Security and Compliance is responsible for the planning, management, and compliance with aviation safety and regulatory standards.

• Responsible for regulatory compliance, including the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental requirements.
• Responsible for updating and implementing the Airport Operations Manual (airport operations manual, Safety Management System plan, Quality Assurance Program, and SOPs related to these plans).
• Act as the Emergency Coordination Centre Director (DCCU) when on duty.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that their day-to-day activities comply with the airport’s regulatory standards.
• Develop safety performance indicators and ensure the management of safety and Safety Management System (SMS) performance.
• Work closely with the Construction and Capital Investment Planning team to define and adjust the appropriate regulatory framework.
• Ensure the follow-up of the quality assurance schedule and required technical and regulatory training.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of Canadian regulations relating to the environment and airport operations.
• Assist the Accountable Executive (GSR) in maintaining, improving, and implementing the SMS Quality Assurance Program.
• Produce reports on the status of the SMS and safety performance.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external partners, such as Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement internal and external training programs to raise awareness of regulatory standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, optimize, and evaluate staff.
• Ensure a productive work environment.
• Represent the airport at meetings and negotiations with partners, as required.
• Manage calls for tenders related to the department under their responsibility, in accordance with the organization’s governance framework.
• Responsible for monitoring the budget for the airport’s regulatory activities and coordinating with the Accounting Department for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate in defining the airport’s overall strategy and its implementation plan.

This job description reflects the general nature of the work performed and should not be considered a comprehensive description of all duties and responsibilities. Other related duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in airport management, business administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar position, ideally in the airport or transportation sector, preferably in an SMS management, quality assurance, or similar role.
• Excellent management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Relevant experience managing a management system and/or quality management system (ISO standards).
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and airport safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s licence (Class 4A, or the ability to obtain one).

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