Safety Manager

Position:  Safety Manager

Department:  Safety and Quality Assurance

Reports to: Accountable Executive

Location:  Yellowknife, NT

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the company’s safety program in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This role involves organizing departmental operations, scheduling safety training, maintaining accurate records, and compiling safety performance data for reporting. The Safety Manager leads and supports incident investigations, ensures timely submission of required reports, and promotes a strong safety culture throughout the organization. Key duties include conducting audits, monitoring company-wide safety compliance, managing safety communications, and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and industry partners. Additionally, the Safety Manager ensures site security measures are met and contributes to the development of proactive strategies to improve overall health, safety, and environmental performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Organize and schedule administrative aspects of the safety department including meetings, training, etc.
• Performs data entry for Health and Safety Environment-related information and compiles statistics and Key Performance Indicators for reporting purposes.
• Completion and submission of all company documents and reports as listed in the company's Aviation and Safety Management System Manuals and associated manuals in a timely manner.
• Assist and/or lead internal investigations, compile statements and records and advise the management group on how to improve safety, keep reports of investigation, analysis, circumstances, and cause of accidents or incidents.
• Must ensure that all inspections, etc. are appropriately filed and are complete as per appropriate health and safety legislation.
• Research, plan, and organize training programs/seminars for GSH employees, regarding WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry-specific related issues, etc., as required.
• Promote incident and accident reporting within the company - train all employees in procedures and assist managers in the delivery of safety programs within their departments.
• Monitor and review the Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting Systems from other companies for lessons learned. Keep track of the company's Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting Systems.
• Responsible for monitoring safety activities throughout the company to ensure safety compliance is conducted in accordance with applicable instructions, procedures, and standards.
• Represent GSH in external and internal safety organizations and liaise with customers, the Government and International agencies on matters affecting safety.
• Maintain the safety audit schedule as per regulatory requirements, participate in audits of main base and sub-bases and assist in the development of Corrective Action Plans and follow-ups.
• Schedule and send company safety communications, including memos, manual updates, safety boards etc.
• Preparations and participation in external audits. Lead the bi-weekly and quarterly SMS Meetings.
• Work with HR, payroll and workers' compensation on reporting, managing and following up on employee injury cases.
• Conduct regular site visits, and walk-arounds and advocate as a company safety champion at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment; 
• Travel will be required;
• Intense activity during peak periods;

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education Requirements

• High School, College diploma or University degree.

Related Work Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years working as a Safety Manager.
• Experience in aviation is an asset.

Licenses / Certificate Requirements / Courses

• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Quality Assurance Training
• Safety Investigation Training
• Ability to travel when required (10-25% of the time)

Equipment Utilized

• Standard office equipment

Computer Software Utilized

• Microsoft Office applications, including e-mail, Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint; internet, etc.
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience with SMS protocols within Transport Canada and client guidelines is an asset;
• Confident leader who is self-motivated, innovative and results-oriented;
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to recognize, assess, report and provide solutions;
• Intricate knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, processes, procedures, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Maintenance procedures and policies along with standard auditing requirements;
• Above average organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and flexible environment;
• Sharp investigative skills with a keen sense to comprehend, interpret and analyze information;
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects;
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy;
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Client Focus
• Conflict Management
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizational and Environmental Awareness
• Teamwork

PARTICULAR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be aware of and compliant with a wide variety of company safety processes and procedures, such as, but not limited to, those outlined in the company Emergency Response Manual, Operations Manual, MCM, MPM, Flight Dispatch Manual, SMS Manual and Aviation Safety Manuals.
• WHMIS controlled substances;
• Must be aware of dangerous goods

Competition Closes:

May 1, 2026

Apply to: Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to HR Department via email at hr@gsheli.com