Specialist, Standards and Programs, Airside Electrical

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers - all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work._

**What's in it for you**

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

**What you can expect from this position**:Reporting to the Manager, Airside Electrical Maintenance**,**this role involves developing and maintaining airside electrical safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations. This includes communicating updates to the team, conducting training, and coordinating with internal and external auditors. The position also requires managing documentation, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

**As a Specialist, Standards and Programs, Airside Electrical, you will**:

- Develop, document and continuously review airside aviation electrical safety standards
- Ensure compliance with regulations like TP312, Annex 14, FAR 139. and applicable CSA Standards
- Communicate new, amended or updated regulations to the Airfield Electrical Team
- Ensure Airfield Electrical Team reads and understands all new or updated SOP's and maintains records /documentation of completion and follows up where needed
- Assist with internal/external audit functions as Airfield Electrical Maintenance is part of the Airport Operations Manual - Transport Canada Certification for Toronto Pearson
- Prepare required documentation for audits. Act as main resource and SME for any auditor inquiries
- Collect, prepare any/all documentation and schedule interviews as per auditors’ requests
- Develop and maintain airside electrical safety management systems, including goals, objectives, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with Transport Canada lighting certification requirements
- Provide technical expertise and develop solutions for maintenance repair during irregular airside lighting operations
- Ensure compliance with regulations is documented for all airfield lighting and upgrade projects
- Develop and maintain the Airside Electrical Maintenance Manual in accordance with regulatory standards
- Implement and maintain the Airside Electrical Maintenance Program schedule forecasting with various stakeholders and develop/maintain governance with documentation for preventative maintenance procedures specific to the Airside Electrical department
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulations. Prioritize safety, ensure regulatory adherence, and coordinate maintenance activities
- Develop / Create/ Maintain KPI’s based on the Airside Electrical Maintenance Program & Create a mechanism for the monitoring of the Airside Electrical Maintenance Program (oversight) in conformance to interdepartmental Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)

This unionized position is classified at the Band 8 level, with an hourly wage of $50.01, based on a 40-hour work week.

**This is the role for you, if you have**:

- Diploma or Degree in Aviation Management or other related post-secondary education in related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in Airside Operations with working level knowledge of airfield lighting Systems
- Minimum 5 years experience in development and implementation of administrative programs that support the Airport Operations Certificate
- Experience in Occupational Health and Safety
- Expertise with Microsoft office suite (word, excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI)
- Auditor experience or participation in audit activities an asset
- Valid G Ontario Driver’s License
- Aeronautical Radio License
- “D” class Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) or ability to successfully obtain one within thirty (30) days of appointment to the position
- Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance

**Knowledge and skills you bring, that set you up for success**:

- Proficiency in airport and airside operations, related infrastructure, systems, and practices
- Advanced Knowledge of GTAA Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- Expertise in Safety Management Systems, quality management principles and processes, including risk assessment and root cause analysis
- Advanced skills with project management processes and administration
- Leadership, team buildin