New Posting - YVR

Director, Environment Department

The Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization responsible for the management, operation and development of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada’s second busiest airport, YVR served 17.6 million passengers in 2012, connecting people and businesses to Canada and the world. The Airport Authority, rated on of BC’s top employers, is committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor.

You are a dynamic and outgoing leader with an in-depth knowledge of environmental management and an interest in sustainability. With your visionary approach and sound business sense, you will guide and mentor a team of environmental professionals in developing, implementing and innovating environmental programs and initiatives to promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).



A highly relational role, your advanced communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to develop and inspire a diverse team, and represent the department and its initiatives to senior executives, government and the public. With your excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, you will create strategic plans to guide the Airport Authority in achieving significant improvement in environmental performance, supporting organization-wide sustainability solutions.

Your solid experience successfully managing people and ideas in a complex, multifaceted organization is essential, as is your Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, science or a related field. The incumbent will have strong leadership skills for mentoring colleagues as well as for influencing peers to ensure support for all facets of the environmental program.

It is truly and exciting time at YVR as the airport expands and transforms. To explore this incredible opportunity to become a part of a world-class team, please provide a cover letter and resume in confidence to Shaun Carpenter or Allison Rzen at:

Pinton Forrest & Madden / Panorama Search Partners
Suite 2020, 1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Tel 800.864.9970 or 604.689.9970
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