Manager, Aviation Safety Management Systems

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Aviation Safety Regulations & Performance and dotted line to the Accountable Executive (COO)this position is responsible for championing the development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Aviation Services Safety Management Systems and the associated Quality Assurance Program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of all elements related to the Aviation Safety Management System (AVS-SMS) program to ensure compliance with legislation (CARs) and Transport Canada Requirements
• Maintain a system to receive reports on safety concerns, analysis of incidents and accidents and recommending/coordinating corrective measures including the feedback to employees
• Maintain and continuously improve the QA program for the system components of the SMS program
• Maintain relationships with partners, including leading regular meetings to discuss issues related to program health and compliance
• Produce progress and program health check reports for the accountable executive and senior management
• Recommend amendments to operating, policies, procedures and standards
• Lead and develop a team passionate about teamwork
• Lead for the Local Runway Safety Action Team.
• Management and oversight of the Aviation SMS Program and the following components:
• Aviation SMS Manual;
• Hazard register content;
• Safety Risk Profile;
• Awareness campaign development;
• Input Aviation SMS related data into database;
• Manage and Chair Aviation SMS Working Group
• Quality Assurance Program
• Provide input to national and international regulatory bodies to influence SMS development
• Responsible for being a customer centric Leader with respect to the Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs
  
  
  

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships internal and external to the GTAA to help drive the successful implementation of the SMS.

The salary for this non-unionized position is competitive based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Aviation Studies, Airport Management or equivalent education and/or work experience
• 5 years of proven experience in an airport management, airport operations, airline operations and/or other relevant area
• 5 years’ experience with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance Program Management at an airport of a similar size.
• 2 years’ Leadership with People Management experience, preferable in a matrix organization and multiple operations experience
• Valid Ontario Provincial Driver’s License and be able to obtain a “DA” Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit within 30 days of appointment
• Able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track record of influencing and collaborating cross functionally in a unionized environment, and with external partners
• Solid discernment and business improvement approach to solution immediate issues and to identify trends, provide
• recommendations, plans and implement corrective actions
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively reach a broad audience
• Proven relationship leadership skills with partners
• Strong decision-making skills
  
  
  

The GTAA is a federally-regulated private sector corporation. The Government of Canada has suspended mandatory vaccination requirement for federally regulated transportation sector workers. The GTAA continues to monitor government and health developments relating to COVID -19 and may re-introduce the Vaccination and proof of Vaccination requirements in the Policy at any time.