[Application deadline is 13 August 2026. /Admin]

AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER
Reference #:2026-108

Robust. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We areexcited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title
Aviation Safety Officer

Department/Section
Aviation Safety

EmploymentStatus
Permanent Full Time

TargetedHiringRange
$73,757-$87,586

Salary Range
$73,757-$101,416

Work Mode
Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week)

Existing Vacancy
Yes

Location
Hours of Work
37.5 Hours/Week; Monday-Friday

Posting Open Date
Thursday, July 30, 2026

Posting Close Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026

The targeted salary rangeissupplemented by a competitive totalrewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

TheAviation Safety Officerplays a critical role in advancing Ornge’s aviation safety culture through the proactive management of operational risk within the organization’sSafety Management System (SMS).This positionmanagesaviation safetyand change managementrisk assessments to identify, analyze, and mitigate hazards across flight and operational environments.The role supports regulatory compliance by overseeing safety documentation, conducting safety analyses, maintaining Emergency Response Plans, and coordinating emergency exercises, safety training, and safety promotion activities. Working closely with operational stakeholders, the Aviation Safety Officer helps drive continuous improvement in aviation safety performance and organizational resilience.

Key Accountabilities:

Conducts comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessments to ensure organizational safety and support regulatory exemption requests.

Applies SMS frameworks to quantify risk probability and severity through active collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.





Develops strategic mitigation plans and corrective actions to minimize safety exposure and enhance operational resilience in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Monitors and adapts safety controls to ensure they remain effective amidst evolving operational conditions.

Manages Aviation Safety Risk Assessments, Change Management, and Safety Risk Profiles as part of the company Safety Management System (SMS):

Develops comprehensive SMS manuals, safety policies, and procedures that comply with all regulatory/policy requirements and align with Ornge’s strategic initiatives.

Consults various stakeholders to support document development.

Performs regular reviews of SMS documentation and makes revisions as required to ensure effectiveness and compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

Utilizes audit findings, safety performance data, and employee feedback to refine and enhance documentation.

Oversees the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Aviation Safety Business Continuity Plan (BCP):

Performs regular reviews of the ERP Manual and makes revisions as required to ensure the plan remains relevant and aligned with operations.

Reviews and revises the ERP Contact List to ensure the document remains up to date with the correct contact information.

Maintains and oversees ERP database (i.e. Regroup)

Prepares effective ERP exercises, plans scenarios, and coordinates with various departments to ensure trails are successful and feedback is collected.

Reviews and updates Aviation Safety BCP as required.

Creates training material and provides ERP training

Leads the coordination, scheduling, tracking, and preparation of Aviation Safety department events and training:

Event Coordination: Manages logistics for safety events such as Base Safety Officer (BSO) in person meetings and Safety Conferences (i.e. ACAT).

Training coordination: Monitors expiry dates for Base Safety Officer Terms and coordinates Base Safety Officer training. Monitors and coordinates SMS training.

Supports Safety Performance Indicators, safety goals, and objectives to aid department activities and actions to ensure safety targets are realized:

Provides regular contributions to Safety Department communications.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:





Post-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent experience in Aviation Management or Aviation Safety Management is required.

A minimum of 5-6 years of experience is required.

Minimum 5 years ofaviation experience, working at an AirOperator subject to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs),Civil Aviation Regulator (TC), or Department of NationalDefence (DND)is required.

Sound organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitaskand balance multiple objectives with various deadlinesis required.

Significant experience drafting/maintaining aviation regulatory orprocedural documentsis required.

Significant experience conducting Risk assessments with multidisciplinaryor decentralized teams in an Aviation environmentis required.

Experience with Emergency Response Plans or BCP in anAviation environmentis required.

Experience preparing and presenting aviation safety informationis required.

Strong computer acumen Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including development of policy/proceduraldocumentation and report preparationis required.

Safety Management System training,Investigator, Auditor, or Risk management training,Licensed Pilot, AME, or Engineeris preferred.

Total Rewards:

24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.

DefinedContributionPlan Automatic Enrollment.

ThreePaid Personal Days(Pro-Rated for Year 1).

Accrued vacation time starting atthreeweeks per year.

PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

Tuition reimbursement andopportunities forlearning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

Community connectors.

Equity in healthcare.

Strong in our convictions.

Proud of the services we provide.

Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.

Promoters of diversity.

Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.

Committed to your career advancement.

A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.

Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.

Teamwork has always been where you thrive.

You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

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