New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

The Calgary Airport Authority is currently recruiting an Operations Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness and Passenger Safety

JOB CLASSIFICATION:     Term

CLOSING DATE: 09/22/2015 00:00

PAY RATE:           9 ($77,900 - $81,016- $83,229- $87,629)

The Authority is committed to creating an environment where employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Not only do you get to be a part of developing one of Canada’s busiest airports, but you’ll be joining one of Alberta’s Top Employers. We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits and pension program, flexible work schedules, growth through learning and development, and numerous opportunities to give back to the community. It’s simple — we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success.

The Calgary Airport Authority is leading an exciting expansion program at YYC worth over two billion dollars. With the recent opening of Canada’s longest runway and the construction of a new international terminal, this is an exciting time to be a part of the YYC Crew.

The Role

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, 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.

Basic Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

How to Apply

EMail:    resumes@yyc.com