Advisor - Safety Programs

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 04/10/2025

Posting Close Date: 04/24/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Hybrid Work:
This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Working closely with the Program Manager, Safety Programs, this role is responsible for strategic, out of the box, forward thinking in the development and delivery of safety programs within their portfolio.

Job Description

• Lead the corporate Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) program, conducting cross-departmental risk assessments in alignment with ICAO SMM requirements - this includes facilitation, documentation, obtaining approval / sign-off, validating implementation of agreed risk mitigations, warehousing, etc.
• Develop and deliver risk-related training programs in collaboration with the Safety Training & Promotions team.

• Provide oversight of all safety related manuals and drive increased alignment between functional areas.

• As owner of the Group Safety Manual (GSM), responsible for performing regular review and maintenance to ensure that any changes to safety structure and policies are documented accordingly.

• Ensure that any IOSA ISARP policy requirements are documented as appropriate in the Group Safety Manual.

• Support the company’s compliance with safety regulatory requirements and audits – lead the ORG section of the annual IOSA auditing, presenting to the auditors and driving the remediations to any findings.

• Manage and update the corporate hazard registers and safety risk profiles, ensuring top hazards are identified and addressed proactively.

• Working with our business partners, create and maintain a robust change management program with a standardized template that can be used across the Group that will ensure a consistent approach to change in the organization. Ensure safety risk principles are integrated and implemented as part of this program.

• Participate in safety committees reporting on safety risk initiatives when required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Having a CRM (Canadian Risk Management) designation would be considered a strong asset
• Excellent writing skills with a demonstrated ability to write quickly and succinctly, often within tight timelines

• Experience in building and maintaining corporate policy and procedure manuals
• Minimum 3 years in an Operational, Safety or Quality position
• Understanding of operational and safety risks along with the approach to mitigating risk
• Ability to form and manage effective relationships with various operational and safety departments
• Strong attention to detail

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet – and that is our people. WestJet is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences by way of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to you bring your full self to work and feel appreciated for your contributions.

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.

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