New Posting - Calgary International Airport

JOB TITLE:            Operations Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness and Passenger Safety

JOB CLASSIFICATION:     Term

PAY RATE:           9 ($79,848 - $83,042 - $86,365 - $89,820)

CLOSING DATE: 03/16/2016 16:00

What You Will Do

Reporting directly to Manager, Operations Process Integration and indirectly to the Director, Safety, the successful candidate will oversee the activation and integration of life safety processes in the existing airport terminal and the new international facility. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to find creative solutions to adapt the Airport’s mature and highly regulated life safety programs to the operational pressures of a Terminal Complex that will soon double in size. The candidate will recognize that life safety and operational efficiency have a mutually beneficial relationship and not contradictory goals.   

The position is responsible for the following primary duties:

• ·         Integrate life safety programs in the current Airport Terminal with the new Airport Terminal.
• ·         Ensure the building fire alarm system is certified and practical work processes exist to maintain fire alarm certification.
• ·         Develop Zone Evacuation Officer (ZEO) program, manual and training for the entire terminal complex.
• ·         Develop life safety operational trial scenarios to test and confirm that the new processes and systems meet the requirements of the Authority and stakeholders.
• ·         Participate in simulated fire alarm shut down exercises.
• ·         Visit the International Facilities Project (IFP) site, review IFP infrastructure and identify issues that may cause life safety, liability, and passenger injury or employee injury risks.
• ·         Oversee activation trails of building emergency response, worker safety and passenger safety programs.
• ·         Develop an Emergency Response Plan for the “IFP Grand Opening Celebration”.
• ·         Work collaboratively with the Instructional Designers to ensure accuracy of life safety training material.
• ·         Develop a plan for operating the airport’s Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the operational logistics of the IFP opening.
• ·         Collaborate and consult with key stakeholders to identify any requirements, processes, gaps, and solutions to meet operational needs.
• ·         Review, edit and format manuals for final publication using approved standards and templates.

What You Bring

The successful candidate is expected to meet all of the following qualifications:

• ·         Familiarity with emergency preparedness programs, both development and implementation
• ·         Ability to plan, develop, implement, and deliver by collaborating with multiple stakeholders
• ·         Experience in preparing manuals, process review, and life safety program implementation
• ·         Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously
• ·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Else?

Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

·         Holds an Emergency Management Diploma or Degree, or similar undergraduate degree

·         Working knowledge of Alberta Building Code and Fire Code preferably based on project management with airports, public facilities or commercial properties

·         Has a minimum of ICS 200 certification and experience responding to emergencies using the Incident Command framework

·         Has an Exercise Design certificate and experience developing and implementing emergency exercises

·         Working knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations in particular 302 and 303, and Standards 322 and 323

·         Practical experience in mitigating the risk of injury to the users of a public facility and limiting the facility’s exposure to liability

·         Basic knowledge of workplace safety regulations

·         AAE or similar designation(s) in airport operations

It’s simple – we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success. We offer:

·         Competitive salaries

·         Attractive benefit, pension and wellness programs

·         Flexible work schedules

·         Growth opportunities

·         Opportunities to give back to the community

·         A contagious aviation bug – seriously, it’s infectious.

What's Next?

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our YYC Crew? Send your resume and cover letter, quoting: 1619BB by 1600 hours on March 16, 2016 to:

Website: www.yyc.jobs

Email: resumes@yyc.com

To find out more about The Calgary Airport Authority, visit us online at www.yyc.com

All applicants are thanked for their interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted. The Calgary Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain the Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).

Successful candidates for safety sensitive positions will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including an alcohol and drug test, by The Calgary Airport Authority's Medical Officer to confirm fitness for work.

The Calgary Airport Authority complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to the Calgary Airport Authority you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

EMail:    resumes@yyc.com