EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license.
• WHMIS and Dangerous Goods Awareness Training.
• Previous employment or training in aviation would be an asset with four to five year’s progressive supervisory/management experience.
• Post-secondary education in business management is an asset.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Must comply with and understand the following manuals:
• Fuelling and Spill Procedures Manual.
• Dangerous goods for Fuelling, Service Truck Operator.
• De-icing procedures
• Forklift Operator Certification, Safety Management System and Occupational Safety and Health Manuals.
• Scheduled Service Manual.
• Skyline Training Manual.
• Regulatory Aero studies.
• Tariffs, and Firearms Manual.
• Any addition regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in fostering relationships and working with employees and customers at all organizational levels.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high work standard related to accuracy, timeliness, completeness and confidentiality.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to work as part of and develop a large team.
• Effective conflict resolution skills with customers and colleagues.
• Highly effective organizational skills.
• Able and willing to work on modified schedules, including early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Provincial driver’s license and an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP).

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift will be rotational 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off.
• Flexibility to work during the rotational schedule.
• Transportation will be catered for from Saskatoon to Stony Rapids, if needed.
  As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for controlled substances and alcohol prior to employment.
  Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we actively support career opportunities for Indigenous people. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encourage to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request.
  Rise Air is proudly 100 per cent Indigenous owned. We work together with ownership, communities, stakeholders and industry partners to strengthen Indigenous employee relationships. Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants who apply for positions with Rise Air.
  We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, the Base Manager manages and directs all activities related to the management of staff and day-to-day operations of the Stony Rapids terminal.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Continuously update job knowledge by participating in training and other educational opportunities.
• Protect Company values by keeping information confidential.
• Provide after hours on call coverage during evenings and weekends on a rotational basis as part of the team.
• Determine staff requirements and development by assisting in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new employees. Foster a team-based environment through collaborative working relationships.
• Develop effective team building initiatives.
• Ensure optimal communication with all employees and internal partners.
• Analyze issues and establish operational priorities; identify gaps and/or changes required to standard operating procedures and internal policies and procedures and communicate to applicable personnel.
• Provide feedback in budget preparation and manage operations to ensure the provision of cost-effective services.
• Maintain current knowledge of all Transport Canada rules, regulations and policies.