New Posting - Wasaya Airlines

The Safety Management System (SMS) Manager is responsible for investigating all SMS event reports as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or Accountable Executive.
The SMS Manager will also track and complete documented follow ups for all published Corrective Action Plans for CAP effectiveness in accordance with procedures outlined in the Wasaya Airways LP SMS procedures manual. The SMS Manager will complete all assigned Safety Case assessments and will be responsible for upkeep of tracking systems.



Job Duties and Responsibilities
 Completes all investigations as assigned through the Company’s Safety Management System in accordance with processes and procedures outlined in the SMS procedures manual
 Provide regular and thorough updates to Senior Management on all SMS Events
 Complete documented follow-ups to all corrective action plans to ensure task completion, implementation and effectiveness
 Provide feedback to Stations, Management and employees on incidents involving local employees to ensure enhanced and effective operational conditions
 Identify, analyze, and address any trends found within the Safety Management System
 Develop and maintain an open and ongoing dialogue with Transport Canada and any applicable outside agencies
 Act as the liaison/facilitator between the employee group(s) and management
 Lead or provide support on major projects as assigned by the DoO or DoM
 Suggest potential short and long corrective action plans to address safety event reports and,  Employ and monitor progress of Safety Goals and Objectives
 Oversee the Occupational Health and Safety program. Including maintenance of the current Occupational Health and Safety manual and compilation of OH&S records obtained through OH&S monthly meetings Minimum Skills and Qualifications
 Safety oriented mindset
 Investigative ability and analytical skills
 5 + years operational aviation experience is an asset
 Able to keep and reference accurate records

JOB TITLE Safety Management System Manager
LOCATION YQT-Thunder Bay
STATUS Full Time
SHIFT Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
ANTICIPATED START DATE September 2016
DEADLINE TO APPLY Friday, September 16, 2016 @ 9:00AM EST

Internal/External Job Opportunity Saturday, September 10, 2016
Skilled with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
 Able to maintain filing systems and basic databases
 Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
 Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy  Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
 Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments
 Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
 Ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset

Working Conditions
 Overtime as required
Weekend work may be required
 Travel within the Wasaya route structure will be required

Requirements
 Ability to lift or move up to 10lbs
 Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

 If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources 201 Kelner Place Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6V3 Fax: (807) 475-7093 Email: careers@wasaya.com ** All Applications submitted must indicate position/location for which you are applying for.