Director – Security and Compliance

Metmtl; Longueuil; Hybride; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Metmtl in Canada is seeking a Director – Security and Compliance who will plan, manage, and ensure aviation safety regulatory compliance across CARs, OHS, and environmental standards.

Reporting to the Senior Director – Operations, you will lead the Airport Operations Manual updates, oversee SMS performance, training programs, staff supervision, tenders, budget monitoring, and strategic implementation with Transport Canada, NAV CANADA and partners.

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).

Responsabilités

• Regulatory compliance with CARs, OHS, and environmental requirements.
• Update and implement Airport Operations Manual, SMS, QA, and SOPs.
• Act as Emergency Coordination Centre Director when on duty.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure day-to-day activities meet regulatory standards.
• Develop safety performance indicators and manage SMS performance.
• Define regulatory framework with Construction and Capital Investment Planning.
• Monitor QA schedule and regulatory training.
• Maintain awareness of Canadian regulations relating to environment and airport operations.
• Produce SMS and safety performance reports.
• Engage with Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement training programs.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Represent the airport at meetings and negotiations.
• Manage tenders for the department under governance framework.
• Monitor budget for regulatory activities and coordinate with Accounting.
• Contribute to defining airport strategy and implementation plan.

Connaissances

Management

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Collaboration

Formation

University degree in airport management, business administration, or related field

Description du poste

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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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