Job Posting Do you enjoy working with a close team of supportive professionals? Do you want to commit to an organization with an outstanding record for safety and reliability? Are you searching for an employer who provides amazing perks and works hard to provide a work-life balance for their employees? If so, look no further

Harbour Air is looking for a Specialist, Safety to provide specialized expertise and coordination across our Safety Management System (SMS) and corporate safety programs. You'll lead occurrence investigations, develop and deliver safety training, and manage the data and metrics that keep our safety decisions evidence-based. This is a role for someone who can see the systemic pattern behind an occurrence, not just the immediate cause.

LOCATION:

Head Office, Vancouver, BC (555 Burrard Street)

TERM:

Full Time Regular

Department:

Head of People, Culture and Safety

Responsibilities And Expectations SMS Investigations and Analysis

Lead SMS occurrence investigations, applying structured root cause methodologies to identify systemic and organizational contributing factors

Conduct initial risk assessments and coordinate the assignment, tracking, and completion of investigations

Ensure investigations are completed, reviewed, and published in line with SMS processes and Just Culture principles

Monitor occurrences for emerging trends and high-risk events requiring escalation to the Manager, Safety

Safety Training, Education and Promotion

Develop, maintain, and deliver corporate and aviation safety training programs, including the Company Safety Orientation (CSO)

Apply Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) qualification standards from the CCAA to strengthen training design and delivery





Deliver safety promotion and awareness initiatives that encourage hazard reporting and transparency

Learning Management System (LMS) and Compliance Tracking

Manage the full suite of safety LMS courses across the organization, including assignment, completion tracking, and compliance reporting to leaders

Manage the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training program and credentialing

Maintain safety training records to an audit-ready, regulatory-compliant standard

Regulatory Coordination and Reporting

Coordinate with external regulators including Transport Canada, ESDC, CHRC, and WorkSafeBC

Complete regulatory reports and returns accurately and within required timelines

Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact across safety programs and training

Safety Program Audits and Assurance

Act as the organization's main internal point of contact for safety program audits, working with an external safety subject matter expert

Coordinate audit planning, evidence gathering, and stakeholder scheduling across departments and bases

Track corrective action plans through to closure

Safety Data, Metrics and Performance Dashboards

Create and maintain a monthly safety metrics dashboard, including WorkSafeBC injury rates, lost-time statistics, and occurrence data





Analyze safety data across multiple sources to identify trends and areas for improvement

Present data-driven insights that inform safety decision-making by the Manager, Safety and department leaders

Safety Project Management and Continuous Improvement

Plan, coordinate, and deliver assigned safety projects using structured project management practices

Define project scope, schedules, and stakeholder communications, reporting progress and risks to the Manager, Safety

Apply systems thinking to the continuous improvement of safety programs and processes

Qualifications/Assets – What You Bring Required

Diploma or bachelor's degree in safety management, occupational health and safety, business administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in aviation safety, occupational health and safety, or safety program coordination within a regulated operational workplace, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) qualification through the CCAA or equivalent

Working knowledge of Transport Canada's Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Canada Labour Code Part II, Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and WorkSafeBC reporting requirements

Solid understanding of Safety Management Systems, including hazard identification, risk assessment, occurrence investigation, and safety promotion

Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and dashboard or reporting tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the tact and discretion required for i

📌 Safety Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Harbour Air
📍 Vancouver