Sr Advisor - Group Safety Projects (12 Month Term)

at  WestJet

WHY WESTJET:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.
WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we’re going global.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-6 years of safety risk management experience
• Aviation experience considered an asset
• Completed a Project Manager Professional (PMP) designation (asset)
• Leadership experience
• Experience and ease in working with MS Suite specifically Teams, Excel, SharePoint Lists, Power BI dashboards
• Achievement of, or willingness to achieve associate level or higher in risk management and or project management.
• Excellent relationship management skills, ability to manage a diverse range of project deliverables
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to convey complex strategies and plans
• Comfortable and confident with online and in-person interactions
• Excellent team player, collaborative, passionate, enthusiastic

HYBRID ROLE:

This is a hybrid position; you will be required to work at the WestJet Campus in Calgary approximately 2-3 days / week.
Candidates need to be located within Calgary Metropolitan Region.

*THIS IS A 12MONTHS TEMPORARY ROLE *

The Senior Advisor will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve systemic safety issues. This involves evaluating safety data and organizational processes to enhance employee health, safety, and efficiency. The role requires managing complex initiatives, including facilitating and mediating between cross-departmental business units and affected leadership, to achieve agreed-upon outcomes.

KEY DELIVERABLES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Evaluate the effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities in company safety programs and procedures through thorough investigation and analysis.
• Direct specialized cross-functional teams (tiger teams) to address organizational issues impacting health and safety, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Oversee complex projects involving multiple business units, ensuring all actions meet high standards and adhere to established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments across multiple business units, facilitating the development of robust corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Evaluate existing safety data and develop strategies to transition to a predictive safety management system, focusing on objective risk outcomes and proactive safety measures.
• Ensure projects and tasks meet required deliverables on schedule and within budget constraints. Provide regular progress reports, outcomes, and risk assessments to project sponsors, escalating issues as necessary.
• Perform thorough reviews following project implementations to confirm objectives have been achieved and address any unforeseen outcomes promptly and effectively.
• Design and implement strategies and programs to promote safety within the WestJet Group and with contracted partners, enhancing Safety Management System (SMS) performance by increasing safety awareness, promoting behavioral changes, and fostering a positive safety culture.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing safety program evaluations, project progress, outcomes, and recommendations for senior leadership. Deliver presentations that effectively communicate key findings, strategic initiatives, and actionable insights to drive informed decision-making at executive levels.