Manager, Planning Terminal & Baggage

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone.
Airport Development and Asset Optimization is an integral part of the organization.

Position Overview

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Manager, Planning (Terminal and Baggage) in the Airport Development and Asset Optimization Department.
Reporting to the Director, Planning, the successful candidate has a strong passion for aviation and will be responsible for planning and coordination of airport terminal plans and baggage plans that align with the Vancouver Airport Authority's strategic plan and Master Plan.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring integration between the YVR Strategic Plan, Master Plan, Land Use Plan, Infrastructure Plans, and Investment Plans.
• Supporting the Director, Planning in the preparation of the YVR Master Plan, Land Use Plan and provision of inputs into Investment Plans.
• Leading preparation and update of Airport Infrastructure Plans (primarily Terminal and Baggage, but also supporting Airside and Groundside), working closely with other business units including Airport Capacity and System Design, Engineering, Finance, Climate and Environment, Passenger Experience and Operational teams.
• Identifying opportunities to realize Strategic Plan objectives and apply strategic planning lenses across airport infrastructure and operations.
• Directing the preparation of complex planning studies for the development and improvement of airport facilities, infrastructure, and land assets.
• Contributing to the preparation of conceptual designs, site selection studies, options analyses in support of identified needs.
• Coordinating and addressing input from internal departments, stakeholders, business partners, and external planning agencies.

Key Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in aviation planning, Engineering/Industrial Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of training and experience would be considered.
• At least 10 years of progressive and professional-level experience in airport planning.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, a Registered Professional Planner or Architect in the Province of British Columbia, or eligible for professional registration.
• Knowledge of principles of strategic planning; airport planning; terminal, baggage or facility planning; airport and airline procedures and processes.
• Experience in preparing planning documents including Master Plans, Land Use Plans, infrastructure plans.
• Demonstrated experience in option evaluation and the preparation of business cases.
• Effective project management methods and techniques and the ability to manage external consultants in a manner conducive to the timely and efficient completion of work.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of professionals including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and applying disciplinary actions as required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships, trust, and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in the English language and demonstrated experience developing and presenting written and verbal reports to a senior audience on complex issues using suitable business language.
• High energy, well organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to influence, think critically, make complex decisions, and work in a collaborative team environment.

Kindly include a cover letter with your application, outlining your reasons for applying for the position.

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

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range:
$117,040 to $168,245 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week.
This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Performance-Based Incentive:
Eligible for an annual bonus target at 15% of your annual salary.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck.
We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities.
Learn more at
/careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR.

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport.
We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world.
We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you're a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do.
We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you're from, you belong at YVR.
If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.