Do you love aviation? Do you lead change through pro-active assessments, active engagement, and continuous improvement? Executive Aviation is looking for a Safety and Quality Manager- East to guide and support our Safety Management System.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about change management through effective Safety and Quality Assurance programs. This person would be overseeing and supporting the successful execution of our safety goals, as well as identifying trends and priorities to ensure commitment to our safety standards and consistent performance in the operation. The successful candidate will be a Safety Management Systems leader with a background in aviation and people leadership. This role will have safety oversight in eastern bases (Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) while reporting directly to the Associate Director of Safety and Standards.

This position is salary based and requires flexibility with days and hours to support the operation as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of programs that strengthen Executive Aviation’s Safety Management System (SMS), including initiatives aligned with all four pillars of SMS: Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. This includes efforts to promote proactive hazard identification, robust safety assurance activities, effective risk control, and a strong organizational safety culture.

• Coordinate and collaborate with assigned Safety Coordinators within their region to ensure alignment with Executive Aviation’s safety standards and operational practices.

• Coordinate and perform Quality Assurance (QA) audits, including station reviews and de-ice program evaluations, to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Provide direct investigation oversight for serious safety incidents or emerging risk trends.

• Analyze regional safety data, identify trends, and report metrics monthly.

• Support the development of Safety Performance Targets (SPTs) and Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).

• Conduct and review Safety Risk Assessments for region-wide and site-specific hazards.

• Engage with regional airline partners, regulatory bodies, and airport authorities on strategic safety initiatives.

• Lead and contribute to the development of external industry programs—such as IATA IGOM, AHM, IDX, and GADM—to align Executive Aviation’s safety practices with international standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the development and implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies tied to organizational risk management.

• Share ideas on improvements to working practices especially those relating to safety

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent level of education and experience
• A minimum of 2 years aviation safety and or Airport operations experience
• Airport Ground and Winter Operations experience considered an asset
• CRSP, or pursuing a CRSP designation, would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of safety management systems for aviation organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of computer applications e.g. MS Word, MS Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of aviation regulations
• Effective communication and organizational skills (report and policy writing)
• Demonstrated ability to bring about meaningful and sustained safety and/or procedural change through effective change management techniques
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Auditor certifications considered an asset
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transport Canada restricted area identification card (RAIC)

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