Safety Investigator
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Canadian North Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 CAD Yearly
CAD
70000.00
90000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At Canadian North, we don't just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether you're on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.
You'll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and remarkable places in Canada.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plan
- Discounted Travel + Free Travel Passes – Enjoy worldwide flight privileges after probation
- Career Growth – Build your aviation career with the trusted airline of the Arctic
Total Rewards & Employee BenefitsWe’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future.
- Extended health, dental, and life insurance (after 1 month)
- Short- & long-term disability coverage (after 1 month)
- Retirement savings plan (after 6 months)
- Travel privileges with Canadian North (after 1 month) and partner airlines (after 6 months)
- Cargo shipping privileges (per company policy)
- Opportunities for advancement within a trusted Canadian airline
About this positionThe Safety Investigator is responsible to the Director, Safety Program & Investigations for the day-to-day oversight and support of safety assessments and investigations through the Safety Management System. The incumbent shall be responsible for managing Flight Operations, Cabin Safety, Commercial Operations, Maintenance, and/or other assessments and investigations and will liaise with those departments on safety matters as required.
Reporting to:
Director, Safety Program & Investigations
Non-bargaining
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring that all personnel have safety as their primary objective by adhering to the Canadian North safety policy and utilize the appropriate safety reporting processes in order to identify and document all known hazards and risks to the organization.Ensuring continual improvements through the periodic review of documented processes.Consulting with technical resources and/or subject matter experts as needed for safety investigative purposes.Providing follow up to any identified safety concerns reported to both the Safety Department and operational management as necessary.Analyzing and trending safety data to ensure the effectiveness of the safety Program.Providing regular updates on significant investigations to the Director, Safety Program & Investigations.Developing, issuing, and tracking all corrective actions recommended to operational management related to assigned safety investigations in accordance with established corporate procedures.Establishing communication with employees and management as necessary to facilitate open collaboration and discussion related to safety investigations and assessments.Participating in the safety awareness program, to include developing articles for the safety magazine, publication of safety bulletins and briefings, etc.Conducting base visits to review safety concerns/issues/feedback on all safety issues raised by the employee group.Maintaining proactive communication with the employee group.Maintaining a close liaison with industry safety associations.Investigating and reporting on safety hazards, incidents, and accidents and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.Identifying safety deficiencies and making recommendations for corrective action.Reinforcing the core functions and guiding principles of the company's Safety Management System (SMS) to enhance operational safety and reliability.Participating in safety meetings.Participating in risk assessments as needed.Other duties as assigned; andSupporting the Company's SMS by:- Ensuring that accidents, incidents or hazards are reported appropriately and within a timely manner;
- Conducting audits or assisting with audits;
- Conducting risk assessments and root cause investigation;
- Assisting with the development and monitoring of corrective action plans; and
- Conducting workplace inspection as required by the Safety Department.
SKILLS AND
QUALIFICATIONS:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and…
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
