Aviation Specialist

Canada
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Mission for this PositionAt Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom-seen destinations, and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.Reporting to the Manager of Site Services, the Aviation Specialist will be responsible for aviation safety and risk management of Mary River Aerodrome fixed and rotary winged and terminal operations. This role is critical to ensuring Mary River complies with the Flight Safety Foundation’s Basic Aviation Risk Standard, Transport Canada Regulations and internal health, safety, environment, security, and training (HSEST) standards, policies, and procedures.The Aviation Specialist will ensure all fixed- and rotary winged operations, ground support operations, equipment availability and reliability, fuel management, flight and ground operations, and aerodrome terminal standards are in compliance with both internal policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements. They will be responsible for providing oversight and delivery of aviation-related projects and addressing critical risk issues identified in the Aviation Risk Register. They will provide strategic planning for future operations and evolving regulations.Main Accountabilities

Manage and maintain the Aviation Risk Register and ensure critical risks will be identified and mitigated to as low as practicable.
Develops, implements and manages policies, procedures and systems for the aerodrome facility, ground support and flight operations
Manage and monitors compliance to current procedures and policies and provides feedback to management team and areas for improvement
Assist with the implementation of all BIM internal and external regulatory Health, Safety, Environment, Security and Training systems, tools, processes, guidelines, procedures and plans and quality assurance programs
Assists with the coordination of internal audits of operational programs, plans, processes, and procedures as requested through the Site Services Manager
Identifies and implements the development and delivery of training related to Canadian aviation regulations, Canadian aviation security regulations, fixed and rotary winged operations, contract and other applicable regulatory programs and in cooperation with the BIM Training Department
Oversee fuel management policies and procedures for both fixed and rotary winged operations
Provides technical knowledge for potential improvements to current operations and facilities as well as expertise into future facilities expansion and requirements
Liaisons with third party aviation consultant to review and assess the potential impact of federal, provincial, regional, and municipal regulations, amendments, and advisories, and provides recommendations for policy/procedure revisions.
Provides advice and recommendations to the Site Services Manager on concerns and sensitive issues as well as policy clarifications to ensure consistency of the operation and administration of the aerodrome.
Identify, report and discuss any internal or external regulatory contract/operator breaches immediately with the Site Services Manager
Provide technical knowledge and interpretation on policies and procedures activities of the aerodrome in emergency situations in cooperation with the Site Services Manager
Develops and tracks critical targets and tasks the aviation and aerodrome operations to ensure identified goals are met
Establish and maintain a Wildlife Hazard Management Program to mitigate bird and wildlife strike risks
Develops and maintains the aerodrome operations manual and related plans, procedures, and manuals required by the Company and regulators.

Main Qualifications

High School diploma
Post-secondary education in Airport Management or related field
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) certification
Standard First Aid

Minimum five to seven (1-3) years leadership experience leading diverse teams
Minimum five (5) years experience in airport management or related field
Minimum three (3) years experience working in a flight operations dispatch environment, fixed and rotary winged operations and/or ramp operations in a remote location
Experience with airport management, air transportation systems, aerodrome operations, maintenance and construction procedures and practices
Experience with remote airports and aviation operations. Arctic experience would be an asset
Experience working with indigenous employees and communities would be an asset
Experience managing departmental or operational budgets would be an asset

Job LocationMary River Mine Site, NU, CanadaCompensationCompensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:

Relevant education and certifications
Related training and experience
Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.Eligibility & Hiring ConsiderationAll applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.

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