Head of Maintenance (PRM)

Head Of Maintenance (PRM) (Permanent)

Winnipeg, MB or Richmond, BC

Expected Salary: $127,930 to $159,913

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Babcock’s Aviation sector ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as we deliver aircraft maintenance and facility support to Rotary-Wing air ambulance services across British Colombia.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. 

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions – confirm for position before including
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests – confirm for position before including
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

The Head of Maintenance is the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) and will ensure that respective work duties as outlined in the Company’s Policy Manuals (“MPM”) are adhered to and are accomplished in accordance with direction from the Accountable Executive (AE). Working within the Aviation leadership team, the PRM will contribute to the development and implementation of ongoing organizational strategies, policies, processes and best practices for the companies Aviation program.

In this role, you will:

• Organize, direct and oversee the ongoing operations of the Maintenance Department, productivity, policies/procedures, standards in all maintenance department areas.
• Promote a safety culture throughout the Department by encouraging hazard, incident reporting via the Company’s SMS process.
• Effectively delegate management functions for specific maintenance activities ie: heavy/base maintenance, line maintenance, component replacement/repair/overhaul, parts/component procurement, inventory stores control, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, short and/or long-term aircraft refurbishment projects.
• Be accountable for the control and oversight of the AMO’s Quality Assurance Program and respective auditing system.
• Be accountable for oversight of the authorization and approval of maintenance, repair, replacement, modification, testing, inspection, overhaul and alteration of Company aircraft and aeronautical products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers under approved vendors list.
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel are qualified to perform their duties as assigned, in a safe and productive manner.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain, monthly, long-term plans and strategies with respect to fleet maintenance throughout the Company’s areas of operations.
• Communicate and share the above responsibility by way of organizing on-going and regular meetings, written communication, and pro-active mentorship practices.
• Develop and support processes to improve occupational health, safety and efficiencies for Maintenance Department personnel.
• Ensure that sufficient materials, special tools, and equipment are calibrated and have been made available to accomplish the required maintenance of the Company’s fleet.
• In conjunction with the AE and Procurement be accountable for the joint approval and controlling of operational budgets for the maintenance of the Company’s fleet.
• Liaising with Transport Canada representatives as required, as it relates to the Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).
• Ensure that maintenance personnel have a valid license and the necessary training to be conversant with the types of aircraft and aeronautical products listed on the Company’s rating; that required staff training is available and that respective records are maintained.
• Be accountable for development, amendment and distribution of the company’s MPM.
• Ensure all work carried out by the AMO is in accordance with the MPM.
• Be accountable for the interviewing, hiring, ongoing performance/salary review, and (if required) disciplinary actions for Maintenance Department personnel.
• Be accountable for the oversight of orderly, organized and clean hangar/shop/office work areas

The ideal candidate brings:

• Entitlement to work in Canada and must reside in either Winnipeg, MB or the lower mainland of Vancouver, B.C.
• Qualification as a Transport Canada PRM, under CAR 573.04. (Absolute requirement)
• Valid AME M1 or M2 license.
• Quality Assurance training or equivalent industry experience.
• 10 years’ experience with both rotary and fixed wing turbine powered aircraft maintenance processes.
• Managerial skills in coaching, leadership and counselling of departmental staff, evaluating work performance, administration and operational planning.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
• Excellent command of English; verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management; implementing best practices.
• Knowledge and working exposure to aviation related Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups, major projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional, high ethical standards, in orderly and organized surroundings.
• Excel at operating in a changing-paced environment.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization and persuade with details and facts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Delegate taskings effectively including oversight follow up.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft suite; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets with strong IT literacy.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. 

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/