New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

The Calgary Airport Authority is currently recruiting a full-time Safety Specialist

PAY RATE:           9: $79,848 - $83,042 - $86,365 - $89,820

CLOSING DATE: 07/06/2016 16:00

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.
• ·         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.

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.

What You Can Expect

It's simple - we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success. We offer:

Competitive salaries

Attractive benefit, pension and wellness programs

Flexible work schedules

Growth opportunities

Opportunities to give back to the community

A contagious aviation bug - seriously, it's infectious.

What's Next?

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our YYC Crew? Send your resume and cover letter quoting: 1633AA by 16:00 hours on July 6, 2016 to resumes@yyc.com