AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER

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 and Forestry, Aviation Services.

Please note:
• the 12 month vacancy is located at 149 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden
• the 9 month vacancy will be located in either:
o 475 Airport Road, Sault Ste. Marie;
o 500 Hangar Road, Timmins;
o 1011 Hangar Court, Garson

The work location for the 9 month vacancy will be determined based on the location of the successful candidate.

***Posting timeline: This posting will continue to be advertised as seen and available for applicant submission from March 27, 2020 to April 20, 2020. Once you have submitted an application to this Job ID, there is no need to apply again***

What can I expect to do 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)

How do I qualify?

Mandatory Requirement:

• Valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• 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, Problem Solving 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

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, April 20, 2020 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.