New Posting - YVR

The Vancouver Airport Authority has a term / acting assignment opportunity (to December 31, 2013 or the return of the incumbent)) as a part-time Baggage & Gate Scheduler in the Airport Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Customer Care Programs, the successful candidate will provide real time support to manage the distribution of the Airport Authority’s common-use assets and assist in the development of long term seasonal schedules.

Key responsibilities include:
•Implementing the seasonal schedule by updating the operational database with real-time data;
•Building the daily gate, check-in counter, and baggage carousel schedules;
•Providing real-time information to stakeholders (carriers & vendors) necessary for the efficient and optimal operations of facilities;
•Preparing various reports for internal and external stakeholders;
•Manually updating Baggage Information and Flight Information displays;
•Troubleshooting multiple scheduling conflicts, as they arise, often simultaneously.

Key qualifications include:
•Five years’ experience in an Airline/Airport operations environment;
•Strong analytical skills;
•Ability to quickly evaluate large amounts of information and come up with sound decisions while under time constraints;
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Well-developed customer service and negotiation skills
•Ability to develop and foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•Airline/airport scheduling experience, preferably with gate and baggage scheduling systems;
•Extensive computer knowledge and experience and the ability to become proficient at new software systems;
•Familiarity with aircraft types and a thorough understanding of the I.A.T.A. scheduling process and procedures would be an asset.

As a part time employee, you will work a minimum of 20 hours per week, averaged on an annual basis. Shift and weekend work is also required, as the Airport Operations Centre is a 24-hour operation.

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

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