YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Engineering Projects Department is an integral part of YVR – we support the construction and engineering projects on Sea Island. The Engineering Department works with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the goals of YVR Executive Team and leadership.

Position overview
We have a full-time, acting assignment/term opportunity (to January 2028) for a Project Specialist in the Engineering Projects Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airside Engineering Projects, you will play an integral role in supporting the successful delivery of engineering projects and programs that drive operational excellence and long-term growth. Leveraging advanced analytics, quality assurance, and risk management methodologies, this role helps optimize project performance while supporting informed decision-making. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, the Project Specialist coordinates and monitors key project activities, identifies risks and opportunities, reports on future planned project work and provides timely insights on project progress to ensure successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Consolidating reports from all projects under the program and collaborating divisions, contributing to executive and board-level reporting

Providing analysis of project performance, identifying trends and risks, and escalating critical risks that threaten project milestones

Analyzing project and program data and observing engineering projects, processes, and programs to identify challenges and opportunities for optimization and improvement

Leveraging insights and data to drive process and continuous improvement initiatives, tracking progress and business benefits, while promoting data-driven decision-making





Identifying and resolving problems both proactively and reactively

Leading and/or supporting the development of Engineering Program Dashboards, monitoring key metrics and indicators of the performance of critical systems, processes, service delivery, and supply chains

Developing and nurturing excellent cross-functional relationships with internal/external teams and leaders across the business to promote and help embed a drive for improvement mindset

Key qualifications include:

At least five years of relevant experience in project management and coordination, including experience in reporting, risk analysis, and performance monitoring, supplemented by an undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or the ability to get the certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Proven ability to manage and oversee projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Expertise in drafting policies, plans, processes, and procedures

Skilled in preparing schedules and visual data summaries using various software tools

Robust report writing skills and the ability to deliver presentations to all levels of an organization, from the Board to frontline staff

Proficient in data analysis, risk assessment, cost estimating, financial analysis, and process analysis (including process mapping) and improvement

Knowledge of AI applications would be a plus

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers.

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.

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📌 Project Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 YVR
📍 British Columbia