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 12 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.
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Program Analyst - Security.  Reporting to the Manager, Security Programs, the successful candidate will oversee security program relationships with CATSA and Transport Canada, as well as manage various construction projects from an aviation security perspective.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing security programs, including: daily oversight of screening operations; acting as a liaison between CATSA, the airlines, tenants and the Airport Authority; ensuring processes and procedures are up-to-date; and developing operational contingency plans

• Acting as the strategic point-of-contact for government agencies (i.e., CATSA, Transport Canada) and facilitating and influencing decisions based on security knowledge, experience and data

• Project and construction management for security-related capital projects

• Five plus years of recent, related experience, supplemented by at least two years of post-secondary education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Aviation Security Legislation including:

• Aeronautics Act

• Canadian Aviation Security Regulations

• Air Carrier Security Measures

• Aerodrome Security Measures

• Security Screening Orders

• CATSA Act

• Security Standing Orders

• Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program

• Strong project management experience with proven organizational skills (time, task and priority management)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in computer modelling

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, including mediation, negotiation and meeting facilitation skills

• Demonstrated experience with contingency planning, costing and budgeting, as well as developing and writing operational plans

Key qualifications include:
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal 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.