New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

Safety Specialist - 6700:  Calgary Airport Authority

Safety Specialist Number of positions available: 2 Salary: Band 9 ($82,044 - $85,325 - $88,741 - $92,290) Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: July 25, 2018 OUR SAFETY CULTURE Our Safety team is passionate about safety which 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 This new intermediate level position sits within the Compliance and Safety team. The Safety Specialist’s will oversee the Authority’s day of response to the workplace and contractor safety programs including loss control, incident investigation, safety management trend analysis and other related activities. Occupational Health & Safety: Reporting to the Manager, Safety, the primary focus of this role is to support the team and workplace safety for the Airport Authority staff. You will be involved with airport security, public safety, construction safety, and contractor safety. The key duties of this role are: Deliver the health and safety program Operational / field focused Supporting the Compliance and Safety Team / Divisions as a subject matter expert Strong focus on delivering safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, risk / hazard assessments, COR Program, inspections and Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee Contractor Management Safety: Reporting to the Manager, Contractor Safety, the primary focus of this role is to support the delivery of the contractor safety programs. The key duties of this role are: Delivering the Contractor Safety Management Program Operational / field focused Supporting the Compliance and Safety Team / Contractors as a subject matter expert Strong focus on delivering Contractor Management initiatives, Inspection of contractors’ work area, building relationships with, regulatory compliance, Contractor Forums, Contractor Management Systems and Contractor performance management. WHAT YOU BRING Post-secondary education (degree or equivalent) in safety, or similar and/or professional equivalent experience Certified Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards CRSP Canadian Registered Safety Professional or working toward designation or similar designation (e.g. CSP) Experience in occupational health and safety (e.g. ergonomics; industrial hygiene; job safety analysis; hazard identification/control; audit, workplace inspections; accident investigations) Experience managing contractors in a busy environment Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act Working knowledge of both federal and provincial safety legislations and Canada Labour Codes as they relate to workplace health and contractor safety Working knowledge of construction related safety practices and guidelines, building codes, related to hazardous building materials. (Asbestos and Mould management) Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships and trust with multiple internal and external stakeholders Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and ethics Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Power Point Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent, subject to a clean driver’s abstract Must be able to meet and maintain the requirements of a Safety Sensitive position, this includes pre-employment medical assessment and Drug & Alcohol testing Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) WHAT ELSE? 5+ years’ experience as a specialist managing a workplace safety program and/or experience with workplace legislative compliance under federal or provincial codes Experience and or certification as an auditor and or ergonomist Working knowledge of environmental regulations that pertain to the storage, use and emergency response of hazardous materials in the workplace 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. Is your heart racing at the exciting opportunity to join our team? Click here for your chance to see first-hand why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers.