Safety Coordinator

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Sainte-Monique; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gexel Telecom International Inc. in Canada seeks a Safety Coordinator to oversee the Safety Management System within maintenance operations, reporting to the Quality Director/PRQA.

This role focuses on hazard reporting, risk management, and SMS governance across the organization. Requires a DEC or equivalent, at least six years of maintenance supervision, an AME licence or 70% on the TC exam, excellent English, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or equivalent with experience in a Safety Management System (SMS) environment.
• Minimum of six years of maintenance work or direct supervision of maintenance activities, including six months within the last two years.
• Hold an AME licence or achieve at least 70% on the TC CAR exam.
• Good understanding of English, written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to various software applications and information systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a reporting system for hazards, incidents and accidents related to safety.
• Identify hazards and conduct risk management analyses and investigations to determine root causes.
• Review and analyze causes of hazards and incidents identified through the SMS.
• Maintain safety data system to monitor trends related to hazards and incidents.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions implemented in response to hazards and incidents.
• Monitor aviation safety concerns and their impact on the AMO.
• Assess training adequacy under CAR 573.31(1)(f).
• Report hazards and incidents identified through the SMS to the PRM.
• Assist the Quality Director with revisions to key manuals (MPM, QPM, CPM).
• Deliver presentations and prepare monthly meetings.
• Provide visibility to SMS initiatives and activities.

Skills

SMS environment

Maintenance supervision

AME licence or TC exam 70%

Strong English

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

DEC or equivalent

Job description

Safety Coordinator

Under the authority of the Quality Director / Person Responsible for Quality Assurance (PRQA), the Safety Management System (SMS) Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a reporting system to ensure the timely collection of information related to hazards, incidents, and accidents that may adversely affect safety (CAR 573.32(a)).
• Identify hazards and conduct risk management analyses and investigations to determine root causes (CAR 573.32(b)).
• Review, analyze, and determine the actual or probable causes of hazards, incidents, and accidents identified through the Safety Management System (CAR 573.32(c)).
• Establish and maintain a safety data system to monitor and analyze trends related to hazards, incidents, and accidents (CAR 573.32(d)).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented in response to identified hazards, incidents, and accidents (CAR 573.32(e)).
• Monitor aviation industry safety concerns and assess their potential impact on the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) (CAR 573.32(f)).
• Determine the adequacy of the training required under CAR 573.31(1)(f) (CAR 573.32(g)).
• Report hazards, incidents, and accidents identified through the Safety Management System to the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) (CAR 573.32(h)).
• Assist the Quality Director with revisions to the MPM (Maintenance Policy Manual), QPM (Quality Procedures Manual), and CPM (Company Procedures Manual).
• Deliver presentations and prepare monthly meetings.
• Provide visibility to the organization regarding the status of SMS initiatives and activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or equivalent, with experience in a Safety Management System (SMS) environment.
• Minimum of six years of experience performing maintenance work or directly supervising maintenance activities of the type carried out by the organization, including at least six months within the last two years.
• Hold an A Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence or achieve a minimum score of 70% on the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulations examination.
• Good understanding of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt quickly to various software applications and information systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.