We are looking for a Site Manager for our Vancouver International Airport (YVR) team in Canada, the position is responsible for managing the whole project as well as advancing our North American operations. The successful applicant will be very familiar the operations of an airport and experience managing a team of people. Ideally, but not essentially, you will also possess excellent knowledge of birdlife and have the ability to effectively manage Wildlife Hazard Management Programs.
This position requires strong leadership, organizational and inter-personal skills as you will be responsible for managing a large team of staff and subcontractors and liaising directly with our client. This is a demanding role, requiring you to perform all the duties of the Wildlife Management Technician and be available for on call and weekend work. In return we offer an attractive salaried position which provides the opportunity for learning and career development. Initially, you will undergo a period of training in wildlife risk mitigation to learn the essential requirements of the YVR program.
Our Wildlife Management team are required to disperse and manage wildlife populations around runways, taxiways and surrounding areas using radio communications and various dispersal tools. The work schedules cover 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Selection Criteria
Essential skills and attributes
1. Excellent people manager
2. Excellent communicator – written and oral
3. Ability to train and mentor staff
4. Situational awareness particularly in relation to identifying safety considerations involving aircraft movement, wildlife presence, and the activity of other vehicles, equipment and people utilizing the airport
5. Current class 5 drivers license and ability to follow safe vehicle operation and traffic procedures for aerodromes
6. Computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic records
7. A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices and a willingness to promote Avisure’s safety culture
Desirable skills and attributes
1. Ability to acquire an unrestricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for firearms use
2. Ability to acquire a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) – requires criminal record checks
3. Aircraft Radio/Telephone Operators Proficiency
4. Ability to acquire D-AVOP
5. Standard First Aid certification
6. Demonstrated ability to use problem solving techniques to safely and effectively harass and disperse wildlife from the aerodrome and adjacent habitat
7. Demonstrated experience in the handling, operation and maintenance of firearms
8. Higher education qualification in wildlife biology/ecology/conservation or equivalent experience
9. Experience/qualifications in animal behavior, and/or dog training
10. Experience/license in use and maintenance of small watercraft
11. Skills for developing new business and maintaining excellent client relations.
We believe in finding the right people and helping them to excel at what they do in a culture of respect and support. Please tell us how you can become part of our vision by emailing a cover letter including maximum one-paragraph responses to each of the selection criteria and your resume to before 12 January 2014.
www.avisure.com.au
About Avisure
Avisure specializes in wildlife risk mitigation for the aviation industry. Our services include consulting, research, providing expert advice and airfield wildlife management to reduce the occurrence and impact of wildlife strike. As leaders in our field we have worked with over 60 airports worldwide, and employ a professional team dedicated to best practice environmental management (www.avisure.com). We love what we do! |
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