Safety Compliance Officer

Calgary Airports; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Airports is seeking a Safety professional to enforce AVOP and airside directives, identify hazards, and lead investigations with tenants and contractors. You will develop corrective actions and prepare detailed safety reports to support regulatory compliance and operational safety.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in aviation safety, 4–6 years of experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain the RAIC. A D AVOP and ROC-A are preferred, with office-based work onsite.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in aviation safety is required.
• 4-6 years of experience in aviation safety across safety management, hazard identification, investigations, compliance, risk analysis, or safety program administration is required.
• Experience investigating safety incidents, preparing defensible reports, and implementing corrective actions is required.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners to improve operational safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AVOP program enforcement and Airside Traffic Directive compliance.
• Identify hazards on the airfield and implement containment actions.
• Investigate safety events with tenants/contractors and develop corrective actions.
• Assess processes to apply engineering controls, education, or enforcement.
• Prepare AVOP violation records and safety reports per the Safety Management System.
• Engage with air carriers and airfield operators on safety policies and practices.
• Provide relief for AVOP testing and certification activities when required.

Skills

Aviation safety experience

Investigations

Communication & collaboration

Decision making under risk

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma in aviation safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Adobe applications

Job description

Salary: Band 9 ($110,614.40)

Status: Full-time term (6-Month term starting November 2026), Unionized

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we're the team that keeps Calgary connected - and you could be our newest member.

We're in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

Work environment: Onsite, Rotating Shift Work. Candidates must be available to work day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.

What's The Team Like

The Safety, Security, Compliance, and Emergency Response team ensures the safe and secure operation of Calgary International and Springbank Airports. This team plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational assurance, directly impacting the airports' efficiency and safety. Their work supports the strategic goals of the organization and ensures a safe environment for all stakeholders.

What Are Some Of The Responsibilities

• Conduct Airside Traffic Directive and AVOP Program Enforcement, including monitoring and/or ticketing for compliance with all AVOP, Airside Traffic Directive, and general safety policies and procedures.
• Identify hazards to safe operation on the airfield, inclusive of personnel, vehicle, and aircraft traffic, with the ability and expectation to immediately correct as may be necessary. Determine appropriate actions to address immediate safety threats and implement immediate containment actions to prevent further loss or injury.
• Conduct fulsome investigations into safety events that occur airside, collaborating with airfield tenants, contractors, and YYC Crew to ensure all safety incidents are addressed and corrective actions are in place to prevent re-occurrence. Establish and communicate investigative conclusions and review and approve corrective actions from tenants, contractors, and YYC leadership.
• Assess processes, systems, and engineering deficiencies to determine human and organizational factors that contribute to incidents. Utilize the results of these assessments to determine appropriate application of engineering controls, education, or enforcement.
• Communicate and collaborate with frontline personnel, leadership, and head office representatives of air carriers and airfield operators regarding AVOP, Airside Traffic Directive, and aviation safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Prepare complete and accurate AVOP violation records, aviation safety reports, and investigation documentation in accordance with the Safety Management System, investigation procedures, and Safety Compliance Officer requirements. Develop investigative reports for YYC management as well as tenant and contractor leadership.
• Engage in continuous education activities with companies operating on the airfield to ensure they maintain ongoing awareness and compliance with required safety performance.
• Act as relief for AVOP testing and certification activities when operationally required, including operating an Authority vehicle in maneuvering areas and adverse weather conditions.

What Do You Need To Bring

• You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
• Post-secondary diploma in aviation safety, occupational health and safety, or a related field is required. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 4-6 years of experience in aviation safety in all or many of the following areas: Safety Management Systems, hazard identification and control, safety investigations, compliance and enforcement, risk and root cause analysis, or safety program administration is required.
• Demonstrated experience investigating safety incidents, preparing defensible reports, identifying root causes, developing corrective action plans, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions is required.
• Experience working with internal and external partners in a respectful, professional, and empathetic manner with a proven track record of continuously improving operational safety performance through partnership and collaboration.
• Ability to make sound and effective decisions related to operational safety based on risk tolerability, evidence, and investigative conclusions.
• Working knowledge of Canadian aviation and airport safety requirements, including the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Aeronautics Act, TP 312, Airport Traffic Regulations, and applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a D AVOP, and valid ROC-A.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe applications to maintain records, analyze information, prepare reports, and deliver presentations.
• As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
• This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract as part of the hiring process.

What Additional Skills Are An Asset

• Previous experience delivering safety, driver, or compliance training and conducting competency-based testing.
• Experience working in an airport, airside, transportation, or other safety-critical operational environment.
• Bilingual in English and French

What Does Diversity Mean To Us

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.