CSH Deputy Site Manager

IMP Aerospace & Defence’s Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada’s fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH-149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases, Gander NL, Greenwood, NS, and Comox, BC and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program provides comprehensive, turnkey In‑Service Support to Canada’s Cormorant helicopters. This unique program provides the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24 / 7 / 365 mission.

Position Overview :

The Deputy Site Manager (DSM) at the Cormorant Main Operating Base (MOB) in Comox, BC is responsible to the Site Manager (SM) for the coordination of all activities in support of aircraft undergoing scheduled maintenance, second level maintenance shops, material inventory and control, Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment (AMSE) and tool control while in adherence to overall scheduling and standards of maintenance at the site. As the Person Responsible for Assignment of Authority (PRAA), he administers the technical training program in support of the maintenance qualifications and authorizations of the MOB technicians.

• Supervise MOB shops, hangar and shop staff — ensure maintenance, cleanliness, training and compliance.
• Work with the Production Supervisor to assign crews / shifts, schedule aircraft maintenance, select aircraft for flight or deployment, and assign overtime.
• Monitor aircraft status and brief Site Manager on corrective & scheduled maintenance and mission‑capable readiness.
• Attend daily squadron briefings and other operational briefings as required.
• Act as Site Manager / PASMA / PRAA when required.
• Co‑chair and participate in the OH&S Committee; lead health & safety initiatives.
• Liaise with AMO, ATO, material management, operations staff, aircrew and external contractors or authorities to support flying operations, deployments, and detachments.
• Plan and supervise corrective and preventive maintenance (including PIM inspections) to meet flight‑scheduling and airworthiness standards.
• Audit and manage aircraft servicing sets for completeness and accuracy.
• Mentor Crew Chiefs for succession planning and advancement; provide training oversight.
• Ensure all crew complete required training; maintain a clean, organized hangar / shop / office environment.
• Enforce company policies, procedures and directives.
• Perform Quality System duties (in relief of QSSC) when required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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What We Will Do For You :

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under­represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on either your cover letter or resume.

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