Manager, Safety & SMS

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisor services. Since 1994, Vantage's corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.

Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Invest corp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors. Visit  to learn more.

Vantage Group has operated Hamilton Airport since 1996. Economic and industrial development in the city and region have contributed to the airport’s growth, with over 324,336 passengers welcomed in 2025. Hamilton is located on the western tip of Lake Ontario, an area known as the city of waterfalls. More information: .

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Safety & SMS to lead safety excellence across our airport operations. This role is essential to maintaining our Airport Operating Certificate, strengthening our Safety Management System (SMS), and fostering a proactive, collaborative safety culture across the organization. It is a high‑impact position within one of Canada’s fastest‑growing cargo and passenger airports.

The Manager, Safety & SMS oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of YHM’s Safety Management System and workplace health and safety programs. Working closely with the Accountable Executive, Transport Canada, airlines, tenants, contractors, and the Vantage Airport Group network, this role ensures that airport operations remain safe, efficient, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in shaping safety strategy, driving performance, and supporting operational excellence.

This position is ideal for a safety‑driven aviation professional with strong regulatory knowledge, analytical capability, and a commitment to building and sustaining a strong safety culture. If you thrive in an environment focused on continuous improvement, operational leadership, and regulatory compliance, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Hamilton International Airport.

• Manage the Airport SMS Manual and ensure policies and procedures remain current and compliant
• Support the Accountable Executive in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SMS processes
• Review daily incident reports and determine SMS reporting requirements
• Lead the development and monitoring of annual airport safety goals
• Attend SMS training and remain current with industry best practices

• Ensure compliance with CARs, CASRs, Transport Canada audits, and contractual obligations
• Manage the quality assurance audit program and conduct internal audits
• Provide timely reporting to Executives on safety performance, risks, and recommended actions
• Interpret Transport Canada Advisory Circulars and other regulatory documents

• Lead investigations of aviation safety occurrences, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
• Develop corrective action plans and ensure timely completion
• Support the Executive Managing Director with YHM’s Enterprise Risk Management program

• Deliver SMS‑related training and support operational teams
• Chair safety committees, working groups, and stakeholder meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Transport Canada, airlines, tenants, and contractors
• Prepare technical and non‑technical documents, reports, and presentations

• Provide SMS and safety support across the Vantage network, including documentation reviews, audits, and emergency exercise support
• Participate in network initiatives…