Compliance Monitoring & Testing Manager H/F

Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Unionized
Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Closing Date: January 28, 2026

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
The Safety, Security, Compliance, and Emergency Response team ensures the safe and secure operation of Calgary International and Springbank Airports. This team plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational assurance, directly impacting the airports’ efficiency and safety. Review airfield construction project plans, permits, designs, and specifications, and ensure airfield construction projects comply with all regulations and standards by identifying and resolving regulatory issues, liaising with Transport Canada for necessary exemptions, and staying current with industry requirements to maintain the Airport Operating Certificate.
Prepare, submit, and maintain regulatory documentation, collaborating with project teams and regulatory agencies.
Liaise with regulatory agencies, airport authorities, and stakeholders to ensure a compliant construction process, actively participate in compliance-related meetings and discussions, and address regulatory concerns raised by stakeholders.
Stay current with regulatory changes (e.g., CARs, Transport Canada Advisory Circulars, Exemptions, and TP312), communicate updates and provide clear regulatory guidance to Crew and stakeholders, collaborate with other departments for holistic compliance monitoring, and share key compliance findings and reports with senior leadership and regulatory authorities.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, airport partners, and internal departments to resolve compliance issues and facilitate smooth operations.
Establish and maintain systems to track compliance activities, and report key metrics to senior management and regulatory bodies.
Respond to queries from tenants, the public, and Crew members, and assist with compliance-related budget and reporting tasks.
You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! 5+ years of experience in operational compliance within the aviation industry is required.

• Experience managing audits, inspections, or investigations related to aviation regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Transport Canada’s TP312: As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
• therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract as part of the hiring process.

What Additional Skills Are An Asset
Bilingual in English and French
Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices is an asset.
What Does Diversity Mean To Us
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.