Specialist, Safety Programs and Projects

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 17, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The Specialist supports the administration and continuous improvement of proactive safety programs and the Voluntary Safety Reporting Program. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze safety trends, promote safety culture, and provide expertise on safety management systems.

Job details

Job Posting Title Specialist, Safety Programs and Projects Job Category Professionals, Safety & Quality Assurance Language Requirements Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférence In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré. Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid / Hybride Posting End Date 2026-10-16 Job Grade P3 Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience Job Summary Reporting to the Manager, Proactive Safety & External Integration, the Specialist supports the coordination, administration, and continuous improvement of NAV CANADA’s Voluntary Safety Reporting Program and other proactive safety programs and initiatives, fostering the identification of safety concerns, emerging risks, and opportunities for safety enhancement. The Specialist works collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the organization, as well as external industry partners, to promote proactive safety practices, encourage safety reporting, and strengthen safety performance. The individual provides expertise in Safety Management Systems (SMS), supports safety promotion activities, analyzes safety information and trends, and offers practical guidance and recommendations to management and operational teams. The role may function as both an individual contributor and a coordinator of cross-functional initiatives, contributing to the advancement of NAV CANADA’s safety culture and the continuous improvement of safety outcomes through proactive engagement and collaboration. Job Description What NAV CANADA offers you: Challenging, team-oriented work environment Competitive compensation and benefits Defined benefit pension plan Opportunities for growth and development Flexible work arrangements Diverse and inclusive workforce In this role you will: Support, coordinate, and contribute to the successful delivery and continuous improvement of NAV CANADA’s Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (VSRP) and other Proactive Safety programs, initiatives, and products that promote the identification of hazards, emerging risks, and opportunities to enhance organizational safety performance. Advance NAV CANADA’s Proactive Safety and External Safety Integration objectives by collaborating with internal operational groups, industry partners, regulators, and other stakeholders to strengthen safety partnerships, information sharing, and industry-wide safety outcomes. Collect, analyze, maintain, and communicate safety information, trends, and performance indicators to support proactive risk management, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement across NAV CANADA. Develop innovative and engaging safety promotion materials, including internal and external newsletters, communications, awareness campaigns, presentations, and other outreach products that foster a positive safety culture and encourage safety reporting. Support the administration, enhancement, and effective use of Safety and Quality business systems, including the NAV CANADA Safety Information System (NC-SIS), by contributing to requirements gathering, testing, documentation, reporting, training, and user support activities. Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders in support of proactive safety initiatives, safety reporting programs, safety promotion activities, and external safety integration efforts. Lead or participate in cross-functional projects, working groups, and industry initiatives related to proactive safety, safety reporting, safety promotion, and business system improvements, providing recommendations and updates to support organizational objectives. Provide practical guidance and expertise on Safety Management Systems (SMS), proactive safety principles, reporting programs, and safety promotion activities to management, employees, and stakeholders. Perform other duties and special projects in support of NAV CANADA’s Proactive Safety and External Safety Integration portfolio and the continuous advancement of NAV CANADA’s safety culture and safety performance. What you bring: College diploma or university degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Demonstrates effective communication and relationship building skills to establish strong key relationships with internal and external key stakeholders including customers, managers, employees, peers, partners, and union representatives. Effective communication with direct manager. Demonstrates success working in a team environment on multiple projects with changing priorities with the ability to work both on a team and independently to deliver results. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities in a dynamic environment. Strategic thinking skills and ability to advocate for team building, leveraging capabilities of diverse groups of individuals and developing consensus. Effectively present and communicate with employees, managers, small groups, and mass audiences across the organization through in-person or virtual meetings and through electronic communication, documentation, and/or collaboration tools. Some travel may be required to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders. Knowledge and proficiency with business software such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint plus collaboration tools such as Teams and OneNote. 2-3 years experience in one or more of the following subject matter areas: Proactive safety programs, safety promotion, safety communications, safety culture, or Just Culture initiatives; Administration and continuous improvement of Safety Management Systems (SMS), including safety risk management, safety performance monitoring, and safety assessments; Safety reporting programs, data analysis, and the use of safety and quality business systems, including incident reporting and information management tools; Development and delivery of training, awareness campaigns, communications products, newsletters, or stakeholder engagement initiatives; Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support safety programs, business improvements, or industry partnerships; Aviation, transportation, safety, quality, or other related operational environments; How others describe you: Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong customer service orientation. Self-motivated and flexible. Creative, innovative, and open-minded. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Reliable and acts with integrity, good judgment, and high standards of performance. Working Conditions: This position is a hybrid position with a minimum – 3 days per week on site. Behaviour Statement: All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted. -

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field such as Aviation, Engineering, or Project Management. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in safety programs, safety management systems, or related operational environments is required.