Are you a highly motivated individual with expertise in aviation safety? If so, do not miss this opportunity to make a difference and enhance your career with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Aviation Services.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• develop and implement a provincial aviation safety program
• ensure compliance with aviation safety programs, procedures and guidelines
• promote aviation safety and maintain aviation safety standards
• conduct risk assessments and audits of all specialized aviation programs
• conduct occurrence investigations across Ontario
• provide safety and investigation training (extensive travel)
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must hold or have held a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license rated at category M1 and/or M2 or equivalent knowledge / skills or license standard related to aviation safety.
Technical expertise:
• knowledge of safety management systems, hazard risk assessments, incident/hazard reporting and investigation systems
• ability to interpret and apply regulations and acts such as Federal Aeronautics Act, Canadian Air regulations
• ability to interpret and apply ministry policies and procedures and mandatory standards and requirements for commercial and private air carriers
• knowledge of flight and aircraft maintenance gained through operational experience
Analytical and evaluative skills:
• demonstrated evaluative skills to investigate the root causes of aviation accidents/incidents
• demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments (i.e. determining which commercial air operators require a safety audit)
• analytical and problem solving skills to solve complex user needs and identify safety deficiencies
• demonstrated experience in aviation safety and proven ability to integrate aviation requirements and safety practices into one seamless program
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• verbal communication skills to consult, liaise and deal tactfully with the media, commercial air operators, provincial agencies and federal government agencies
• ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills to lead seminars and training sessions and consult with management
• written communication skills to conduct audits of approved commercial air operators, identify deficiencies and recommend improvements
Negotiation and consultative skills:
• demonstrated ability to provide advice and feedback to commercial air operators and make recommendations for improvements
• negotiation and consultation skills to deal effectively with aviation personnel, commercial air operators and Transport Canada officials
General skills:
• ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and act in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines
• ability to make time sensitive decisions
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: