Dangerous Goods and Security Officer - Calgary, AB (YYC)
Central Mountain Air is proudly emerging as one of Canada’s leading regional airlines. As we continue to grow, we are excited to invite a detail-oriented and proactive Dangerous Goods and Security
Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support and strengthen our Dangerous Goods and Security programs by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. Reporting directly to the Director of Flight Operations and indirectly to the Accountable Executive, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing these programs through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for enhancement, providing recommendations, and assessing their effectiveness.
Job Responsibilities
In consultation with departments, develop, implement, and maintain regulatory and operational standards, technical documentation and required procedures for the administration of policies and procedures, dangerous goods compliance, security screening, protection of employees, protection of passengers, protection of assets, security in emergency and increased threat situations, business continuity planning, investigation of security incidents and other related issues as required.
Research and respond to client inquiries regarding transport regulations of hazardous material.
Conduct dangerous goods and security audits at applicable CMA bases relating transportation of cargo operations and to security requirements.
Research and find solutions for transportation Cargo
Ensure compliance with local Airport Authority roles and regulations, especially in the area of security.
Conduct daily operational meetings to review plans for the daily load/offload of aircraft and to advise staff of abnormal freight movements/special handling.
Support operational planning and network initiatives, including domestic overnight logistics or related infrastructure considerations, to ensure alignment with partnership goals.
At all times, ensure operations are in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, and security and in accordance with all government statutory requirements.
Communication with Duty Managers, Customers Service, other stations, and internal team members in a respectful, professional, confidential, and timely manner to ensure on-time performance and to ensure other required expectations are met.
Coordinate dangerous goods and security training and awareness training in compliance with IOSA and TC standards.
Provide strategic direction, leadership, advice, support and assistance on dangerous goods, security, and service deliveries.
Maintain the ongoing maintenance and development of the company's dangerous good policies, security policies, implementation manuals, memos, notices, and advisories.
Monitor all dangerous goods and security reports filed through the company's non-punitive reporting system and assist managers with responses and data collection as appropriate.
Analyze technical data for dangerous goods and security trends, events, and occurrences.
Coordinate and manage the dangerous goods program.
RAIC applications and returns.
Provide Support to the Flight Operations team within the Systems Operations Control Centre.
Represent the company, as required, on related forums regarding dangerous goods and security policies.
Any additional responsibilities or duties assigned by the DFO.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations pertaining to dangerous goods and air carrier/air cargo security; CATSA Act, CASRs, ACSM, SMRAC and IOSA.
Ability to prepare clear and concise written procedures, reports, and documentation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret complex documentation and data.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey information, findings, and recommendations.
A motivated and enthusiastic team player who can work in an autonomous or team setting.
Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, flight crews and Company management.
Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, adaptability to change and good time management.
Strong ability to determine performance goals and ability to hold others accountable.
Ability to abide by the rules of confidentiality.
Dangerous goods and security course(s) or equivalent qualification an asset.
Previous experience in aviation or a related role is preferred.
University degree preferred.
Benefits of Working at CMA
Group Retirement RRSP: Company contribution matching program.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive health package, including extended health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and travel emergency medical insurance.
Employee Assistance: Support for employees and their families.
Fitness: Corporate rates at GoodLife Fitness.
Travel Benefits
Enjoy travel benefits within the Central Mountain Air network for employees, family members, and buddies.
Standby Travel on other airlines worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
Discounts on all-inclusive holidays, cruises, hotels, and vehicle rentals.
Free cargo shipping for employees on Central Mountain Air flights.
Employee Programs
Training Assistance Program and Milestone Recognition Program.
Career development opportunities, including growth and promotions.
Inclusive and supportive team environment
How to Apply
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Central Mountain Air is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strive to create a supportive, accessible, and fulfilling work environment that recognizes and celebrates the unique contributions of each employee to our company’s success. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.
We thank all candidates for their interest in Central Mountain Air; however, only those candidates who are selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.