Safety Specialist

Job PostingDo 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 ExpectationsSMS 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 environment, 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 investigations and regulatory coordination
Preferred
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), completed or in progress
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification and investigation or root cause analysis training
About Harbour Air GroupWe connect BC's communities, bringing Safety First, Service, Integrity, Efficiency, and Team Spirit to every decision, every customer interaction, and every destination we serve.
Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America's largest seaplane airline. With around 500 employees, it flies more than half a million passengers annually both within BC and to/from Seattle, USA.
Our people are the backbone of our organization, and we are committed to creating a culture that inspires one another to achieve extraordinary success. We have regularly been honoured as the recipient of numerous awards including BC's Top 55 Employers and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.
DEADLINE:
November 9, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Harbour Air is an equal opportunity employer;
we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion and value a diverse workforce. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and communities we serve.
Harbour Air is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. If you require any accommodation, please email View email address on ca.hrm.tc and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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