Lead Auditor, Quality Assurance

Transat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Lead Auditor to oversee quality and safety audits. The role involves preparing audit schedules, conducting audits, and coordinating auditor activities. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, at least seven years of aviation experience, and be bilingual in English and French. Join us to contribute to high standards of safety and quality in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in an aviation-related field.
• Three (3) years’ experience as an auditor (IOSA an asset).
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up annual audit schedules.
• Conduct audits covering SMS, flight operations, and more.
• Coordinate auditor activities and manage audit schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University or college degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office 365 Suite

Job description

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

As a Lead Auditor, you will be involved in monitoring quality, safety, and security by establishing and managing schedules for internal and external audits, including interdepartmental and IOSA audits. This position does not involve employee management. It primarily consists of coordinating auditor activities, which accounts for approximately 60% of the time. The remaining 40% is dedicated to conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up annual audit schedules, including those for SMS, flight operations, technical operations, ground operations, security and suppliers;
• Assign auditors according to their field of expertise and team workload;
• Carry out changes to the audit schedules as needed throughout the year;
• Coordinate the necessary pre-audit activities with our station representatives, such as access to restricted areas;
• Conduct audits, which will account for approximately 25 to 40% of your workload. When carrying out audits, you will be performing tasks normally assigned to auditors, ensuring compliance with established processes;
• Support and guide new auditors based on your expertise;
• Collaborate with the Manager, Audit Programs, in any activity required for the management and effective performance of audits while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and IOSA program standards;
• Collaborate with the various sectors involved in audits;
• Assist your manager in their tasks and accomplish any other quality assurance projects and activities assigned to you.

Qualifications

University or college degree in a related field;

Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in an aviation-related field;

Three (3) years’ experience as an auditor (IOSA an asset);

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;

Capacity to exercise objectivity and diplomacy;

Strong communication skills as well as proficiency in both written and spoken English and French

Computer skills : MS Office 365 Suite.

Additional Information

A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.