Two Positions - Vancouver Airport Authority

The Vancouver Airport Authority has a part-time and a full-time term opportunity (until March 2017) for Airside Safety Officers in the Airside Operations Department.  Reporting to the Manager, Airside Operations, the successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the safe, secure and efficient operation of the airside environment at YVR.  This key decision making and results driven role provides resolution to safety and operational issues, coordinates airside activities and responds to airside emergencies.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Maintaining regulatory compliance by ensuring that airside inspections are conducted and documented appropriately and that the airport’s safety and security programs are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards
• Resolving airside operational issues which includes undertaking situational analyses and risk assessments, coordinating the appropriate actions, and communicating and documenting the results
• Responding to all airport emergency situations while mitigating operational impacts in order to maintain safe, secure and efficient operations
• Monitoring, reporting on and coordinating airside activities to ensure they are conducted in a manner that is safe, secure and compliant with all regulations, standards and directives

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience 
• Exceptional critical thinking skills in order to make decisions in a time sensitive operational environment
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to provide direction and facilitate meetings
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of:
  • Airport Operations Manual (AOM)
  • TP312 Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices
  •  Aircraft operations – theory of flight, aircraft propulsion systems and aircraft identification
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations Part III Aerodromes
• Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a “D” with free-range Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP)

The Vancouver Airport Authority welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If required we are able to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability throughout the selection process. 

Reference no.: 16-27E

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