New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority has (4) permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities for Airside Safety Officers in the Airside Operations Department.  Reporting to the Manager, Airside Operations, the successful candidates will represent the Airport Authority and Airside Operations Department and are responsible for all aspects relating to the safe operation of aircraft and vehicles in the airside environment.  This key decision making and results driven role provides resolution to safety and operational issues, coordinates airside activities and responds to airside emergencies. The results of this competition will apply to any Airside Safety Officer positions that may become available between now and June 1, 2017.  If no additional vacancies within the Airside Safety Officer classification arise within this time period, future vacancies will be posted accordingly. Key responsibilities include:  Maintaining regulatory compliance and aviation standards by ensuring that airside inspections are conducted and documented appropriately and that the airport’s safety and security programs are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards Reporting and documenting any new hazards/incidents; resolving airside operational issues including undertaking situational analyses and risk assessments, coordinating the appropriate actions, and communicating and documenting the results Responding to all airport emergency situations while mitigating operational impacts in order to maintain safe, secure and efficient operations; this includes taking a lead role in the Incident Command System structure Responding to, or delegating response to, situations to mitigate potential safety, security  and operational issues prior to them becoming incidents Ensuring plans for construction activity are being conducted as planned, and to identify and communicate any potential changes required to the project Performing airside audits of ground handling companies to support the YVR Ground Handling Program Key qualifications include: Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education or equivalent combination of training and experience  Strong understanding of situational awareness and safety culture in the Airside Environment Exceptional critical thinking skills and confident decision making skills in order to make decisions in a high pressure, time sensitive operational environment Solid leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to provide direction and facilitate meetings Proven organizational skills with the ability to multitask Demonstrated communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; this includes conflict resolutions and active listening skills, and the ability to maintain diplomacy and integrity while representing the Vancouver Airport Authority Strong understanding and execution of: ICAO TP312 Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices YVR Emergency Management Plans, Airport Operations Manual (AOM), Security Management Plan, Safety Management System and Wildlife Plan Aircraft Operations – theory of flight, aircraft propulsion systems and aircraft identification Canadian Aviation Regulations Part III Aerodromes Must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a “D” with free-range Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position. The Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If required we are able to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability throughout the selection process.  For further information, or to apply, please click here