Aviation Safety Analyst (14-month term)

NAV CANADA•Ottawa, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Safety Data Intelligence, you’ll use data and research to help inform safety related decisions across NAV CANADA. You’ll analyze information from a variety of sources, assess its quality and significance, and turn complex findings into clear, actionable insights that support evidence based decision making. You’ll monitor aviation and air navigation industry trends, interpret emerging risks and opportunities, and apply your understanding of safety management and the aviation system to develop reports and recommendations. Your work will contribute to safety performance monitoring, safety intelligence, risk management, and strategic safety initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, contributing to shared analytics and data sharing initiatives. A key part of the role involves clearly communicating research findings and insights to senior leadership, industry stakeholders, and international organizations such as ICAO, CANSO, and IATA. You’ll also help continuously improve the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of safety analysis and reporting at NAV CANADA.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (specializing in Economics (incl. Econometrics), Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business, Aeronautics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Social Sciences) or an acceptable combination of education, experience and training
5 or more years of relevant work experience in applying primary research and/or statistical/analytical tools to solve research/practical problems; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
Experience in quantitative and qualitative research and studies, analyzing and synthesizing results and developing various means of communicating the process and meanings of outcomes (summary reports, presentations, briefings)
Experience with operational modeling
Previous experience with a range of data and analytical concepts and methodologies, including: Primary research, surveys, interviews, observations Financial modelling Forecasting / econometrics
Experience building consensus, collaborative networks and working relationships among cross-functional teams with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience communicating the outcomes of complex analyses to management and other audiences at all levels via report writing and delivery of presentations.
Solid understanding of the techniques and practices of data collection, manipulation and validation, the organization of information for reporting purposes, combined with knowledge of desktop software and modeling tools and the ability to interpret and evaluate data for consistency.
Knowledge of the aviation industry and Canada’s Air Navigation System.
Knowledge of transportation related systems, operations, procedures and information and data sources.
Strong knowledge of simulation, complex problem solving, hypothesis testing and statistical modeling applications.
Strong knowledge working with large datasets, building tables/queries, data manipulation, and data analytics programming languages and tools.
Strong knowledge of Adobe, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and other reporting and presentation software.
Strong ability to manipulate data, join multiple data sets using various tooling, conduct rigorous analyses, and generate actionable insights with little guidance quickly and efficiently.
Strong ability to synthesize large amounts of data into information.
Strong ability to understand and follow data flow processes from multiple disparate systems.
Strong analytical thinker/mind set with proven ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to identify complex problems, research and develop options and implement solutions.
Strong ability to communicate insights verbally, visually, and in writing.
High degree of initiative, responsibility, judgement, reliability, maturity, and timeliness in delivering project outcomes.
Strong detail and deadline oriented, flexible to rapid change.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with decisiveness, tact and diplomacy.
Initiative and judgement, motivated self-starter who seeks excellence and is quality focussed; persistent in discovering alternative solutions to address complex problems.
Positive attitude and team player who works well in groups and independently and demonstrates a collaborative style.

Responsibilities

Interprets data and information pertaining to areas of operational safety, and aviation safety management and compiles reports or forecasts.
Researches safety, economic, environmental, and global aviation trends within Canada and internationally; identifies industry innovation and disruptors, changes to regulatory structures, and published research and analysis, seeks opportunities to promote and develop thought leadership across the organization and industry in collaboration with the Manager.
Working with the Manager Safety Data Intelligence, analyzes, interprets, conceptualizes, and evaluates safety-related data and synthesizes with other data collected to prepare recommendations that address specific safety issues of concern.
Produces analytical reports and information with data obtained from internal and external sources, and provides actionable insight.
Assists in the development of safety standards related to procedures and mechanisms for the definition, collection, verification of safety data and information.
Assists in drafting, updating, and reviewing safety process documents and safety reports.
Assists in requirements gathering and reviews to support the enhancement to NAV CANADA Safety Information System and other safety tools and templates.
Informs on complex and sensitive issues related to aviation safety.
Participates in analytical process automation.
Researches industry best practices and trends in data analytics and incorporates them into methodology recommendations for Safety Performance reporting.
Contributes to recommendations to senior management that influence decisions on safety strategic direction, aviation safety management methods/processes/tools, and aviation SMS governance documentation (safety standards and policies).
Provides professional advice and support to the preparation and review of draft and final reports.
Participates in collaborative activities on data sharing and analytics projects with internal and external stakeholders.
Represents Safety and Quality/NAV CANADA by participating in meetings with representatives of industry or special interest groups, contributes to proposals that could result in a significant effect on aviation safety management.