New Posting - Grande Prairie Airport

The Grande Prairie Airport is seeking a self-motivated, team oriented, individual looking for a career in the dynamic industry of airports and aviation. 

MANAGER SAFETY and SECURITY

 Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, manages the safety and security resources to ensure optimal utilization of these resources; manages the programs and services relating to all aspects of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) at the airport to ensure proper fire and safety procedures are followed and that all firefighters and airport workers are trained and properly coordinated to provide an effective response to emergencies as described in the Grande Prairie Airport Emergency Procedures and Response Plan; manages the programs and services related to all aspects of the Safety Programs at the airport to ensure the safety of airport workers, the traveling public, and other airport users; manages all aspects of the Security Programs to ensure compliance with all regulations and other practices designed to maintain the security of the travelling public through the airport, and to protect the assets of the Grande Prairie Airport and the airport tenants; manages the programs and services related to all aspects of Emergency Planning to ensure all personnel and outside Mutual Aid agencies are familiar with their roles and responsibilities and to facilitate an efficient, organized and coordinated response to emergencies; and manages the airport Safety Management System (SMS).

Duties

1.  Manages the safety and security resources to ensure optimal utilization of these resources of the airport by:

 -      Determining staffing requirements;

 -      Manages the contract for security services;

 -      Prepares refresher training plans and budgets;

 -      Monitors training and daily record of shift logs;

-      Prepares reports as required;

-      Determines requirements, and prepares program approval documents for capital projects associated with safety and security; and

-    Performs ongoing training, audits and tests of security personnel to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

2.  Manages the programs and services relating to all aspects of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) at the airport to ensure proper fire and safety procedures are followed and that all firefighters and airport workers are trained and properly coordinated to provide an effective response to emergencies as described in the Grande Prairie Airport Emergency Procedures and Response Plan by:

 -      Ensuring adequacy and serviceability of ARFF vehicle and equipment;

 -      Inspects, analyzes and reports activities and performance of the ARFF;

 -      Directs ARFF training;

 -      Directs the fire prevention and inspection program;

 -      Oversees ARFF and safety activities;

 -      Conducts investigations into safety and security incidents at the airport;

 -      Reviews building and construction plans and specifications and recommends modifications to improve safety and security; and

 -      Maintains a face to face liaison with all tenants and Mutual Aid agencies for safety and security issues.

3. Manages the programs and services related to all aspects of the Safety Program at the airport to ensure the safety of airport workers, the traveling public, and other airport users by:

-      Manages the Occupational Safety and Health Program;

-      Develops and administers the program for recognizing and handling dangerous goods for airport staff;

-      Ensures appropriate First Aid training is provided to airport staff;

-      Develops and maintains the Airport Safety Program;

 -      Provides or directs training in all elements of the Safety Program;

 -      Chairs safety meetings and develops safety bulletins; and

 -      Investigates and reports on all safety and security incident.

4.  Manages all aspects of the Security Program to ensure compliance with all regulations and other practices designed to maintain the security of the travelling public through the airport, and to protect the assets of the Grande Prairie Airport and the airport tenants by:

 -      Develops and implements all aspects of the Security Program;

 -      Manages and directs the Stock Security Program;

 -      Monitors the pre-board security screening process;

 -      Directs security inspections or performs them, makes recommendations and takes corrective action as warranted;

 -      Ensures the training of security personnel meets and understands the required Regulation;

 -      Ensures that all regulatory security requirements are met;

 -      Maintains current and relevant copies of Acts and Regulations pertaining to Airport Security; and

 -      Maintains an ongoing face to face and other methods of communication with Transport Canada and local RCMP.

5.  Manages the programs and services related to all aspects of Emergency Planning to ensure all personnel and outside Mutual Aid agencies are familiar with their roles and responsibilities and to facilitate an efficient, organized and coordinated response to emergencies by:

-      Develops, negotiates, tests, amends and implements the Grande  Prairie Airport Emergency Procedures and Response Plan;

-      Responds to emergency site as a scene observer;

 -      Develops, tests, amends and monitors the evacuation procedures at airport facilities;

-      Participates and evaluates the roles of all agencies during emergency exercises;

 -      Ensures the participation of on and off site organizations and agencies in the emergency plan through liaison; and

 -      Trains airport staff in their roles within the emergency plan.

 6.  Manages the airport Safety Management System (SMS) by ensuring its implementation, management and maintenance:

Is referred to in this role as Manager SMS; taking a leadership role to coordinate all SMS activities; Ensuring all pertinent staff are trained in SMS; Arranging for or delivering training to new staff and ongoing  and recurrent training to staff; Ensuring liaison with Transport Canada on a timely basis to receive or be aware of SMS procedures, bulletins, legislation, newsletters and general SMS industry information; On a ongoing basis ensuring that all pertinent staff function within the SMS.

7.  Performs other duties by:

 -      Keeping current on technical developments and issues by formal training, reviewing legislation, face to face meetings and attending demonstrations and seminars;

 -      Participating in discussions with federal, provincial and municipal agencies, airline representatives, and related industry persons regarding safety, security and terminal services for the airport;

 -      Representing the CEO at meetings;

 -      Performing the duties of subordinates in critical or emergency situations, and;

 -      Other duties related to the operation and maintenance of the airport.Our current opening is to fill a pending vacancy in the roll of Manager, Safety and Security.

Resumes’ will be accepted until a successful applicant is found.  Questions and resumes’ can be directed to Brian Grant, CEO via email to bgrant@grandeprairieairport.com.

The Grande Prairie Airport is an equal opportunity employer.