Quailty & Safety Inspector - Flight Operations

Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Quality and Safety, the Quality and Safety Inspector – Flight Operations is responsible for ensuring that assigned investigations, Quality Assurance (QA) audits, and Quality Control (QC) checks are completed in an unbiased, objective, professional and timely manner in accordance with the SMS Manual and Quality Manual. The Quality and Safety Inspector will also work to complete SMS report validations as assigned.
Personal Characteristics

Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills
High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities
Able to deal with confidential information and documentation with discretion, sensitivity and tact
Strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Analyze reports to identify hazards, risks and immediate actions required
Conduct assigned investigations, audits and validations in an unbiased manner within prescribed timelines
Chair program-related meetings and safety committee level meetings as required
Work with department heads to develop and continually improve program-associated policies, procedures and training
Understand current legislation, codes of practice, bulletins and other safe work practices and recommendations
Perform audit activities as assigned, complete audit reports and summaries
Advise department heads of any regulatory or procedural shortcomings observed through Audit, Investigation or Evaluation activities
Generate findings, in consultation with the VP Quality and Safety, where non-compliance with regulations or non-conformance with company standards, policies or procedures is observed
Actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management System and Quality Assurance Programs
Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and friendly working relationship with other company departments
Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
Completion of a Private Pilot Licence
Successful completion of a Commercial Pilot Ground School, achieved through participation in a recognized commercial pilot ground school program, or enrollment in our in-house commercial pilot ground school program
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
Previous experience with a Safety Management Software System considered an asset
Previous experience with an Aviation Management Software System considered an asset (WinAir/VMO preferred)
Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

Physically able to perform all listed job duties
Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
Work performed primarily in an office environment
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and telephone
Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions

Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.