New Posting - Menzies Aviation

Safety Officer - Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
MENZIES AVIATION - Mississauga, ON

Safety Officer Toronto Pearson International Airport - YYZ Background: Menzies Aviation is a global provider of passenger, ramp and cargo handling services operating in 209 stations in 33 countries. With the continued rapid growth and development of our Canadian operation an opportunity has arisen for experienced Safety Officer. Summary: To provide support to safety/training management on matters of safety, security, education & compliance, proactively promote a ‘safety first’ culture, through a process of hazard identification and risk control, developing policy, supporting the field operation to introduce safe working procedures and proactive audit programs. Responsible for driving corporate safety and administer field station training programs for ramp and cargo operations through hands on and verbal instruction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Acts as the lead specialist for safety compliance for YYZ ground operations. Ensures a daily presence in the work areas for safety inspections, audits, equipment inspections. Ensures safety and quality audits are conducted, reviewed and closed. Conducts and/or assists in accident/incident investigations. Reviews station employee injury trends and directs corrective action. Conducts Risk Assessments as directed. Ensures that risk Assessments are completed at the station level. Coordinates safety and quality promotion initiatives. Provides Station Manager with periodic progress reports, audit schedules and assessments of safety and quality programs. Support corporate compliance with applicable Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Support employees and supervisors in undertaking the proactive and preventative measures necessary to achieve compliance with health and safety legislation as it applies to them. Complete full investigations and reporting compliance to Sr. Management Team. Report any breaches of statutory requirements or company best practice to management. Participate in Safety audits daily and provide corrective action assistance to management. Conduct risk assessments, accident investigations health and safety inspections as required byStation Manager or designate. Provide new hire and annual recurrent training for all station personnel. Maintain compliance with all government, customer and company policies/procedures. Perform other duties as required. Required Skills: High school diploma with at least three years of experience in ramp/cargo operations. Experience in environmental, safety, industrial hygiene or related field preferred. Formal OSHA or similar Safety Certification desired Previous experience on YYZ Tarmac desirable Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels, including program development and presentation skills. Must be able to work extended hours on short notice when required. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word and presentation software programs. Ability to plan and implement programs Valid G or G2 Driver’s license with clean record Previous experience on Toronto (YYZ) Tarmac preferred Ability to drive safety van and truck from one work site to another as needed. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs when required APPLICATIONS: Qualified candidates should send their resume to maca.hr @menziesaviation .com [remove the spaces]