YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a protected and efficient experience for everyone. Airside Operations is integral to delivering a safe and efficient operation, and is the key in the continued success of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Position overview
Are you a strategic, critical thinker, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly regulated environment? Do you have a keen eye for safety while guiding a team in solving complex problems? Do you enjoy leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders to meet shared business objectives?

Key responsibilities include:

Provide leadership through recruiting, mentoring, and coaching of direct reports, as well as indirect reports, peers and contractors working across the 24/7 operational teams

Leading a team in proactive management of the operation based on the airport demand and in consideration of airport and aviation system conditions,

Management and leadership in delivery of Airside specific operational programs, such as tactical management decisions (E.g. Winter Operations, Remote Stand Operations, Major Safety or Security Occurrences), which includes leadership in the Emergency Operations Centre or as part of the ICS model as the Airside Lead during emergency events.

Develop and implement any changes to the airside strategic direction of the shift, in collaboration with the Manager in the IOC (Integrated Operations Centre) and Manager, Airport Flow to meet safety and service delivery objectives of the airport and its stakeholders in serving its customers.

Represent the Airside functional departments as a whole in leading the teams on shift in delivering programs, maintenance, standards, safety and compliance in the airside operating environment.

Key qualifications include:





Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience working in aviation or in an operational decision-making role, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role, supplemented by a post-secondary degree or diploma in Aviation Operations, Business Management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Proven high level of sound judgment, decision-making and critical thinking skills under pressure.

Ability to collaborate positively with peers, customers and service providers in high-stress and challenging discussions enabling effective 24/7 service and remediation when required

Comprehensive familiarization of terminal, airside and groundside areas of Sea Island, operational systems and contingency plans to effectively plan and execute tactical plans

Ability to organize and facilitate effective communication between multiple stakeholders within the airport community. (E.g. Transport Canada, NAV Canada, TSB, RCMP, RFR, Health Canada), both orally and in written form

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to obtain a D AVOP license

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

Shift work is required as this role supports the operation on a 24-hour basis. These are rotational 12-hour shifts.
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

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📌 Manager, Airside Operations (British Columbia)
🏢 YVR
📍 British Columbia