Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator- Mat leave replacement (Full-time or Part-time)

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Manager for Canada, CATS, the EHS Coordinator will be responsible for all Environment, Health & Safety initiative program, policies across Canada, by supporting all Canadian Operations across the main operations bases, head office and warehouses.

• Propose and implement prevention strategies and programs thus contributing to the establishment of a culture focused on the reporting of incidents and on the coaching of supervisors;
• Analyze trends in accidents, incidents and inspections and prepare corrective action plans;
• Manage the EH&S reports in SMS Pro
• Collect, analyze the health and safety statistical reports and communicate key performance indicators to the manager;
• Ensure our Emergency Response Plan is updated and communicated annually;
• Promote the prevention of workplace accidents across all company sites;
• Coordinate training activities and presentations on occupational health and safety and accident prevention;
• Assist and support representatives of occupational health and safety to ensure that workplace inspections, danger reports and safety documents comply with regulations;
• Actively participates in the daily life of the hangar and acts as an advisor;
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvement as needed;
• Ensure compliance with the WHMIS program and manage Paratox software;
• Provide an advisory role in OHS and act as an agent of influence and change with employees and managers;
• Maintain and update the Top Aces occupational health and safety manual;
• Perform worksite inspections to assess hazards and risks in the workplace and ensure compliance;
• Lead the National EH&S meetings;
• Act as the lead with the Federal inspector or any other government health and safety representative if necessary (audit, accident, follow-up, etc.);
• Work in collaboration with the management team of accident files in the workplace.
• Perform inspections and document observations with the aim of supervising and advising health and safety representatives.
• Ensure that training records and certifications are up to date

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• College diploma in environment and safety at work or university certificate in Health and Safety;
• 3- 5 years of health and safety experience.
• Experience working with provincial and/or federal legislation on Health and Safety at work;
• Aviation EHS experience, an asset;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally English and French;
• Well organized, ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines;
• Positive and professional attitude, capable of taking initiatives;
• Autonomous, leadership, thoroughness, attention to detail and structure;
• Discretion and confidential concern;
• Ability to prioritize competing requests;
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office suite;
• Demonstrates strong and visible support for our values;
• Flexibility in working hours and open to working overtime if necessary.
• Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports, but provides regular guidance, leadership and oversight to all EHS matters for Canadian Operations

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees are responsible for:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR

Position requires Level II clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

By joining Top Aces, you will find

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
• A flexible schedule;
• Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.