Officer, Aviation Safety Program; Term

Position: Officer, Aviation Safety Program (Term Opportunity - One Year)

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What you can expect from this position

Reporting to the Manager, Aviation Safety Compliance & Enforcement, this position is responsible for the ongoing development, documentation, maintenance and monitoring for the various Aviation Safety programs to ensure that the activities of Aviation Safety Officers (ASOs) are undertaken in accordance with both regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role will represent the GTAA on behalf of the Aviation Safety team by fostering working relationships with internal and external groups and agencies to support aviation safety, security, and emergency programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the development, documentation and implementation of operational processes, standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, training and re-current training manuals and evaluations.
• Provide procedures to support aviation safety response to (but not limited to):

Airport Emergency Plans (AEP), Airport Vehicle Operators Program (AVOP), Aircraft Recovery Plan, Incursion Prevention and Investigation Plan, Primary Security Line (PSL), Ground Operations Manual (GOM), Airside Activity Program, and the Pearson Standard.

• Ensure that operational processes, standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, training and re-current training manuals are developed in conjunction with Incident Management Systems, assessment of hazards and analysis of resource requirements.
• Assist ASOs in the investigation of aviation occurrences and the development of corrective action plans, while focusing on SMS/SeMS risk assessment and root cause analysis with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Participate in Threat/Hazard Impact Risk Assessments (T/HIRA) and complete Level 1 concern reviews for the various management systems under the Toronto Pearson Safety Program (TPSP) or the Safety Management Systems (SMS), Security Management Systems (SeMS).
• Identify objectives and plan ASO participation in exercises in conjunction with Operational Continuity and Emergency Management Program. Review identified opportunities for continual improvement, development and implement corrective action plans.
• Participate in working groups to assess, procure, implement and integrate new systems, programs and technologies identifying and resolving potential challenges to the ASO team while ensuring operational continuity during the training and implementation phases of rollout.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to ASOs while supporting the implementation of new and revised processes, procedures, systems and technologies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide input to the Manager regarding staff performance and solutions to mitigate and rectify any challenges.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, Job Aids, etc.
• Continual development and improvement of Aviation Safety Officer training programs to reflect changes within other programs or industry changes.
• Conduct regular assessments and quality assurance audits to ensure team compliance with established policies, procedures and programs.
• Ensure that proper time and attendance records are kept up to…