Aviation Safety Officer - Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

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Are you a highly motivated individual with expertise in aviation safety If so, do not miss this opportunity to make a difference and enhance your career with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Aviation Services.Please Note: Alternate work arrangements may be considered, based on operational feasibility.The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• develop and implement a provincial aviation safety program
• ensure compliance with aviation safety programs, procedures and guidelines
• promote aviation safety and maintain aviation safety standards
• conduct risk assessments and audits of all specialized aviation programs
• conduct occurrence investigations across Ontario
• provide safety and investigation training (extensive travel)

How do I qualifyMandatoryYou must have a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired.Technical expertise:

• knowledge of safety management systems, hazard risk assessments, incident/hazard reporting and investigation systems
• ability to interpret and apply regulations and acts such as Federal Aeronautics Act, Canadian Air regulations
• ability to interpret and apply ministry policies and procedures and mandatory standards and requirements for commercial and private air carriers
• knowledge of flight and aircraft maintenance gained through operational experience

Analytical and evaluative skills:

• demonstrated evaluative skills to investigate the root causes of aviation accidents/incidents
• demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments (i.e. determining which commercial air operators require a safety audit)
• analytical and problem solving skills to solve complex user needs and identify safety deficiencies
• demonstrated experience in aviation safety and proven ability to integrate aviation requirements and safety practices into one seamless program

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• verbal communication skills to consult, liaise and deal tactfully with the media, commercial air operators, provincial agencies and federal government agencies
• ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills to lead seminars and training sessions and consult with management
• written communication skills to conduct audits of approved commercial air operators, identify deficiencies and recommend improvements

Negotiation and consultative skills:

• demonstrated ability to provide advice and feedback to commercial air operators and make recommendations for improvements
• negotiation and consultation skills to deal effectively with aviation personnel, commercial air operators and Transport Canada officials

General skills:

• ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and act in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines
• ability to make time sensitive decisions

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 149 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region
• 1 Permanent, 475 Airport Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3.7Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Thursday, October 27, 2022Note:

• N-NR-188803/22(2)

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