New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 29 million passengers by 2020! Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 11 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.

The Vancouver Airport Authority has a full-time, acting assignment/term opportunity (one year) for a Customer Relations Representative in the Customer Care Department.  Reporting to the Manager, Customer Care - Guest Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the customer relations feedback process along with our VIP/special event/filming planning and coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing daily entries made into the YVR corporate system and conducting daily/monthly reporting to internal departments and quarterly reporting to senior management
• Conducting statistical analysis including trending analysis and data inferences to improve the overall customer experience at YVR
• Responding to customer comment cards, emails, letters, social media responses, in-person communications and phone calls in a timely manner which may include working with other departments and investigating specific events to determine an appropriate response and resolution
• Ensuring that Official Languages Act requirements are being met by the Airport Authority and its tenants
• Producing customer care publications from concept to end product
• Overseeing programs/services including YVR stars recognition program,  seasonal displays, accessibility services and family programs, including any necessary capital requests
• Maintaining and updating Customer Service Manuals and/or Standard Operating Procedures
• Assisting in providing orientation tours for external organizations
• Planning and coordinating special events and seasonal programs
• Planning and coordinating dignitary meet and greet services
• Planning and coordinating YVR film requests
• Participating in service quality reviews of publics spaces within the terminal
• Participating in irregular operations

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of high school; bachelor’s degree or other post-secondary education with a focus on public relations, communications or business would be an asset
• Knowledge of the French language is desirable
• Exceptional computer skills, especially MS Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and including related experience designing and preparing a variety of written communications to support customer care programs
• Passion for the customer experience and related work experience in both customer relations and customer service
• Solid understanding of airport processes and services (e.g., US Customs and Immigration, Canada Customs, facility, airline industry, accessibility, etc.)
• Strong organization skills, project management experience and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle situations with diplomacy
• Ability to deal effectively with both internal and external customers
• Professional writing experience in customer relations and strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong problem solving skills in order to resolve customer complaints and  customer service issues

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position.

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR.  If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or careers@yvr.ca. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.