New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

Safety Specialist
The Calgary Airport Authority - Canada

WHO WE ARE We are more than just planes and tarmacs. Our purpose travels beyond our runway into the communities we serve. We are about connections, stories and life defining adventures made possible by the work we do. We are committed to fostering an environment where our people are rewarded through meaningful work experiences inspired by purpose. The Calgary Airport Authority is made up of 300 remarkable people committed to delivering great results. We manage and operate YYC Calgary International Airport and collaborate with the many partners that make up YYC - from airlines to customer services and government agencies to food and retail outlets. With the recent opening of our new international terminal and Canada's longest runway, this is an exciting time to join our #YYCCrew and drive YYC forward as one of Canada's best airports. OUR SAFETY CULTURE  Our Safety team is passionate about safety and have developed a mature safety program that is evident in our culture at all levels of our organization. On one hand, The Calgary Airport Authority has over 300 employees where you will be empowered to put your own personal touch on safety. On the other hand, the airport itself is large enough to expose you to a considerable amount of diverse safety responsibilities and challenges. Our Safety experts are high performers who connect with our people, create opportunities and make substantive change every day. WHAT YOU WILL DO  Reporting to the Manager, Safety the primary focus of this role is workplace safety for the Airport Authority staff. You will be involved with airport security, public safety, construction safety, contractor safety and emergency preparedness. Your primary responsibilities will be to: • Manage the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program which includes: organizing the Certificate of Recognition audit; conducting incident investigations and incident/injury tracking and trend analysis; updating Safe Work Procedures; coordinating annual training programs including First Aid, WHMIS and Defensive Driving • Advise and provide support to OH&S Committee for committee meetings and workplace inspections • Complete ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for required equipment and best practices • Coordinate and oversee annual Evacuation Drill for all Authority staff at YYC & YBW • Coordinate corporate OH&S events such as NAOSH Week and Tool Check Day • Manage the Authority Asbestos Program by educating staff, tenants and contractors as well as managing the removal of hazardous building materials from the Airport property • Participate in stakeholder meetings as required, providing safety subject matter expertise • Assist with the departmental OH&S programs and coordinate/conduct various safety training sessions WHAT YOU BRING  • Post-secondary education in safety or similar field: degree, diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety; degree in environmental, kinesiology, nursing, or similar; and/or professional equivalent experience • Experience in occupational health and safety (e.g. ergonomics; industrial hygiene; job safety analysis; hazard identification/control; workplace inspections; accident investigations) • Must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent, subject to a clean driver’s abstract • Solid written and presentation skills with the ability to write, develop and present training documentation, programs, policies and incident reports • Ability to effectively build relationships and trust with multiple internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity and ethics • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) WHAT ELSE?  Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following: • AAE, CRSP or similar designation(s) in airport operations or workplace health and safety • Three or more years’ experience managing a workplace safety program and/or experience with workplace legislative compliance under federal or provincial codes • Working knowledge of construction related safety practices and guidelines, related to hazardous building materials including asbestos mitigation • Working knowledge of environmental regulations that pertain to the storage, use and emergency response of hazardous materials in the workplace Is your heart racing at the exciting opportunity to join our team? Click the apply button for your chance to see first-hand why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers.