New Posting - Porter Airlines

Reporting to the Director, Safety, the position of SMS Manager supports safety at Porter Airlines through management of its Safety Management System. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the operation of the aviation safety management system and all associated processes. Maintain the SMS reporting system and related documentation (evidence of investigation, root cause analysis and audits of reported incidents/accidents and hazards). Conduct preliminary risk assessment of reported issues and assign responsibility for investigation and audit to appropriate individual. Guide all investigators and auditors through conduct of their work.
• Evaluate the results of investigations and implementation of corrective action in the context of organizational risk management strategies
• Report to the Director, Safety all unresolved safety-related matters
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to aviation safety management
• Conduct investigation of safety-related incidents/accidents and hazards as required
• Conduct audits of the effectiveness of corrective action taken to remedy safety incidents/accidents and hazards as required
• Contribute to management review of the safety management system
• Manage SMS and emergency response training of employee and contract staff
• Develop mechanism for measurement of safety training effectiveness
• Manage the amendment of SMS and Emergency Response Manuals
• Develop and disseminate safety-related documentation including monthly status reports, SMS Committee Meeting Minutes, SMS newsletter, safety articles
• Monitor CARAC website for regulatory change affecting safety management
• Administer company safety surveys and analysis of survey results
• Maintain the confidentiality of organizational safety reporting systems
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent working knowledge of Transport Canada requirements for a safety management system
• Familiarity with commercial flight operations and/or aircraft maintenance operations
• Knowledge of investigation, root cause and trend analysis methods
• Experience in the development, implementation and promotion of quality management, quality assurance and risk management programs
• Lead auditor experience in conjunction with safety, quality and/or environmental management systems
• Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills; keen attention to detail
• University degree and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Ability to secure and maintain restricted airport security clearance
• Must maintain a valid passport and be able to travel when required

LOCATION: Porter Head Office, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA)

Contact
Brittany Krueger
Porter Airlines Inc.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Web address: http://www.flyporter.com/

Closing Date: 23 July 2012