YVR is much more than an airport
We are a… leading employer to kick‑start your career.

Global hub

Place of connection

Centre of innovation

Economic engine

Driver of climate solutions

Champion for our community

YVR is Canada’s Pacific gateway to Asia and beyond supporting global connectivity, and getting more of Canada to the world. From supporting tourism and trade, to connecting friends and family, to investing in people and communities. Our work has an impact far beyond the terminal.

Behind every flight is a team of talented professionals spanning a wide range of skillsets and experience:

Engineering, infrastructure, and asset management

Technology, analytics, and digital systems

Sustainability, climate, and environmental stewardship

Operations, safety, and emergency readiness

Commercial strategy, finance, and data commercialization

Communications, experience design, and people systems

If you’re interested in a chance to be part of a people‑first organization with a chance to make a real impact, this may be the opportunity for you.

Your Coop Experience At YVR
This isn’t just a summer job. It’s an experience you’ll carry forward.

Role
As a YVR coop student, you won’t just observe — you’ll have a chance to be hands on, contributing to significant projects with our YVR team. Depending on the role, you may:

Work on live operational, digital, or infrastructure initiatives

Analyze data that informs decision making at scale

Contribute to climate, safety, or sustainability outcomes

Support tools, models, or processes used by frontline teams

Help design better employee, passenger, or system experiences

Collaborate across departments in a fastmoving operational environment





You’ll see how Canada’s second busiest airport moves 27‑million passengers a year while driving safety, service, innovation, and accountability, with a clear view on how your work makes an impact.

Your Specific Project
In this role, you will conduct a comprehensive assessment of curbside capacity across all three levels of the Main Terminal using GIS analysis. You will review applicable traffic and accessibility regulations to identify gaps in current programs, perform vehicle counts at Courtesy Shuttle zones, evaluate peak‑period volume trends, and deliver an analytical report and stakeholder presentation outlining current curb allocations and recommended program improvements.

We’re Looking For Students Who

Are enrolled in a recognized postsecondary program

Are curious about how large systems actually work

Enjoy learning new tools, technologies, or ways of thinking

Ask thoughtful questions and follow them through

Care about doing meaningful work with real outcomes
Want experience that translates across industries

You don’t need to know everything on day one —just the motivation to learn, contribute, and figure things out.

Why a Co‑Op at YVR?

Work at one of Canada’s busiest and most innovative airports

Contribute to projects tied directly to YVR’s 2026 Business Plan

Gain exposure to complex, multidisciplinary operations





Build experience that’s transferable across sectors

Learn alongside people who are invested in developing early talent

See how your work supports the province, the economy, and the public

Ready for Takeoff?
If you’re energized by big systems, real responsibility, and meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and help shape the future of aviation, infrastructure, and service at YVR.

Additional Information

Application deadline: March 20, 2026

Start and End Date: May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026 (4‑month Term)

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours

Dress Code: Westcoast Business Casual

Number of Openings: 1

Salary Range
$24.80/hr + Living Wage top up to $27.33/hr

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and career development, well‑being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Who We Are
YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at [email protected].

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📌 Co‑op Student - Parking & Ground Transportation (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Airport Authority
📍 British Columbia