Director, Flight Operations Safety bei Ornge

DIRECTOR, FLIGHT OPERATIONS SAFETY

Reference #: 2025-124

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Director, Flight Operations Safety provides strong leadership, ensuring that all aviation activities—across both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft—are conducted in full compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and industry standards. This role is critical to maintaining and advancing a culture of safety across flight operations throughout the Province of Ontario.

As a senior leader within Ornge Global Air, the Director plays a strategic role in shaping safety policy, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a proactive, relationship-centered leader with deep expertise in aviation safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee daily and periodic site auditing, operations monitoring, and the management of a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Lead the development and sustainment of a strong safety culture across all aviation activities
• Investigate aviation occurrences and formulate risk management strategies and procedures
• Provide expert advice and counsel to all departments regarding safe operations and aviation resource management
• Evaluate the financial impact of safety-related decisions and develop strategies to address resource needs

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align safety strategies with organizational goals
• Lead the development and execution of departmental strategies and initiatives
• Educate and advise leadership on aviation safety strategies and regulatory obligations
• Prepare and present safety-related reports and updates to the Board of Directors, Committees, and Executive Management Team
• Monitor market trends and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure alignment with business needs
• Act as a consultative resource across Ornge for aviation safety policy, procedures, and performance criteria
• Develop and manage departmental budgets
• Lead and grow a high-performing team, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Identify and implement process and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce non-value-added work
• Ensure data integrity and leverage analytics for informed decision-making
• Drive transformation initiatives using change management principles
• Oversee performance management and development planning for managers and professionals within the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation safety management or a related field
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in aviation, with at least 5 years in a senior safety management role
• Experience in a unionized environment and with both rotor and fixed-wing operations
• Proven expertise in developing and administering SMS systems in aviation settings
• Demonstrated experience in aviation risk assessments and incident investigations
• Pilot experience, preferably with exposure to remote or northern operations
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), aviation contract administration, and compliance
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at four weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.