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.

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

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

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

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.

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

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 8, 2024 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.