CSH Deputy Site Manager

Location: Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence IMP Aerospace & Defence’s Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada’s fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH‑149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases – Gander NL, Greenwood NS, and Comox BC – and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program delivers comprehensive, turnkey in‑service support. This unique partnership supplies the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24/7/365 mission. Requisition ID: 2260 Position Overview The Deputy Site Manager (DSM) at the Cormorant Main Operating Base (MOB) in Greenwood, NS reports to the Site Manager (SM) and coordinates all activities supporting aircraft scheduled for maintenance, second‑level maintenance shops, material inventory and control, aircraft maintenance support equipment (AMSE) and tool control. As the Person Responsible for Assignment of Authority (PRAA), he administers the technical training program in support of the maintenance qualifications and authorizations of MOB technicians. What You Will Do Provide supervision to employees. Assign crew shift schedule and aircraft maintenance schedule. Schedule mission‑capable aircraft to meet flight schedule. Brief Site Manager on aircraft maintenance. Perform Acting Site Manager, PASMA, PRAA duties. Co‑chair and participate as a member of the OH&S Committee. Liaise with CSC. Plan and supervise maintenance on aircraft. Ensure personnel adhere to airworthiness rules and standards. Provide input on succession planning, training and advancement. Liaise with Operations on aircraft availability, serviceability, schedule and support requirements. Fly in support of maintenance, ferry and deployed operations. Select personnel to support initial deployments and subsequent reliefs. Deploy to other MOB and/or remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights. Provide on‑job training to employees. Provide mentorship to Crew Chiefs (CC). Develop Crew Chiefs for succession planning. Attend training for trade and professional development. Ensure personnel complete all assigned training. Ensure hangar, shop, stores and office areas are clean. Enforce and adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company. Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time. What You Will Bring Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, including power plant, flight controls, dynamic systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental, basic structures, avionics and power generation and distribution systems. Thorough knowledge of airworthiness requirements as defined in the Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM) and Maintenance Process Manual (MPM). Thorough knowledge of Flight Safety reporting procedures. Thorough knowledge of the Company Quality System. Perform Quality System management, as required, in relief of the QSSC. Capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures. Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performance of the duties. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence to operate company vehicles. Graduate of a CH 149 type maintenance course. Minimum of 5 years experience in helicopter maintenance. Progressive experience in the management and leadership of an aircraft maintenance organization, with experience in supporting operational flying programmes and heavy maintenance operations and support sections/shops. Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances. What We Will Do For You All IMP benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of position. Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year. Comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program and more. IMP is committed to Employment Equity and aims to build a diverse workforce representing all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your cover letter or resume. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr