Safety Programs Officer

Nieuport Aviation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

RRSP matching

Medical, dental, and life benefits

Transit or parking allowance

Job summary

Nieuport Aviation, owner and operator of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport passenger terminal, seeks a Safety Programs Officer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Safety & Security programs across airside facilities.

The role reports to the Director, Safety & Security and requires strong knowledge of CARs, CASRs, SMS, and OHS programs, with a proactive, data-driven approach and excellent stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' aviation safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent direct experience is required.
• Professional designation in related discipline is an asset.
• Must meet security level for the position and obtain Transportation Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve health, safety, security, OHS, EMS, and SMS policies and procedures.
• Identify objectives, goals, and performance measures for safety programs.
• Investigate OHS/EMS/SMS hazards, incidents, and root causes with corrective actions.
• Own safety documentation library and ensure records are current and accessible.
• Represent the safety department at SMS/other safety committees and engage stakeholders.
• Develop safety content for reports, presentations, and annual safety reporting.

Skills

Aviation safety

CARs/CASRs/SMS

OHS/EMS/SMS admin

Leadership

Data analysis

MS Office

Vortex software

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Vortex software

Job description

Safety Full Time Toronto, ON $65,000 - $75,000 CAD per year

Work Location: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Terminal - 100% On site role

About the Organization:

Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal at the award-winning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Backed by significant international expertise in managing aviation infrastructure, we are committed to world-class customer service for the airport’s passengers.

Nieuport is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Nieuport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We encourage applications from qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants' accessibility needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process: [e-mail] .

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Safety & Security, the Safety Programs Officer supports the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Nieuport's Safety & Security Program, including the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program, Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) for airside safety and security across Nieuport facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve established health, safety, security, OHS, EMS, and SMS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Identify health and safety objectives, goals, performance measures, and opportunities to strengthen existing policies and procedures.
• Conduct and support investigations of reported OHS, EMS, SMS, airside safety hazards, incidents, accidents, and systemic issues; determine contributing factors and root causes; and recommend corrective actions to management in partnership with the SMS Working Group when required.
• Own the safety and security library and ensure safety-related documentation and records are current, accessible, and properly maintained.
• Evaluate and monitor reporting systems, corrective and preventive action plans, and related outcomes.
• Represent Nieuport's safety department at airport SMS Committee meetings and chair or participate in internal and external health and safety committees.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities, agencies, the airport authority, airlines, service providers, local airport staff, management, and operational groups.
• Review and analyze safety data to identify trends related to hazards, events, and occurrences.
• Develop content for company safety documents, reports, presentations for various audiences, and annual reporting.
• Develop, deliver, and support safety training and employee instruction on health and safety matters, hazards, and applicable OHS, EMS, and SMS requirements to promote safe work practices and compliance.
• Conduct regular workplace and work site inspections, complete follow-up visits, and verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Identify, classify, and mitigate hazards using Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and other applicable risk assessment methods.
• Assist with planning and start-up of new projects, including project risk assessments, job hazard analyses, safe work practices, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
• Monitor safety compliance of workers and subcontractors, conduct field-level safety meetings, and ensure required safety training is completed.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the Vortex safety and incident management system.
• Support duties related to airport security and the access control system.

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in aviation safety.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent direct experience is required.
• Professional designation in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Must meet the security level designated for the position and obtain and maintain a Transportation Security Clearance, including a Restricted Area Identity Card where required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASRs) including Safety Management legislation, policies, procedures, acts, regulations, standards, recommended practices, and SMS requirements.
• Thorough understanding of CHOSR, CLC, and related legislation, with specific focus on the development, implementation, and administration of an Occupational Health and Safety program.
• Experience developing, implementing, and administering a Safety Management System, with a strong understanding of SMS principles and approach.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify gaps and trends, recommend solutions, and work with minimal supervision in a customer-centric, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others, make sound decisions, and foster a cooperative safety culture with airport staff and management.
• Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and positively at all levels, build trusting relationships, and contribute as a team player.
• Ability to interpret legislative information from Transport Canada Advisory Circulars and other technical data.
• Energetic, motivated, self-starting, independent thinker with the ability to work independently or within a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new software tools as required.
• Experience with the Vortex software platform for airport operations and safety management is an asset.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required to support current and future job requirements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary plus bonus, dependent on meeting annual goals.
• Nieuport Aviation is officially certified as a Living Wage employer by the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN)
• RRSP matching (after three months' probation period).
• Robust medical, dental, and life benefits.
• Public transportation or parking allowance.
• An opportunity to surround yourself with a group of dynamic professionals who are all working towards elevating the experience for the millions of travelers choosing to use Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, located just steps from the City of Toronto's downtown area.