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Manager, Engineering Services
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring a Manager, Engineering Services, a permanent full-time role reporting to a Director in Airport Development and Asset Optimization. The manager leads a team of technical professionals on engineering regulatory compliance, development and facility permitting, and building and fire code requirements across airport property. The posting requires a P.Eng. in good standing, at least 10 years applying the Building Code, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of technical professionals
- Oversee development and facility permitting for code compliance
- Serve as subject matter expert on engineering regulatory requirements
- Manage departmental budgets, resources and risk register
- Build relationships with tenants, consultants, municipalities and regulators
Requirements summary:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing
- Minimum 10 years applying the Building Code in consulting or as AHJ
- Minimum 3 years leadership experience managing technical staff
- Strong knowledge of National Building Code and Fire Code
- Experience evaluating alternative solutions to code requirements
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- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), EGBC Permit to Practice |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Connecting B.C. Proudly to the World.
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our commitments to safety, teamwork, accountability, and innovation, we fulfill our strategic priorities, including our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030. We believe that people are the core of our business. We're trailblazers for change and innovation, transforming our airport and making a difference in our community. We welcome new voices with diverse experiences to join our team— consider your next opportunity at YVR. . . YVR est là pour servir notre communauté et l’économie qui la soutient. En connectant fièrement la C.-B. au reste du monde, nous sommes le deuxième aéroport le plus achalandé du Canada, offrant des liens essentiels et stratégiques vers les marchés mondiaux. En tant que carrefour aéroportuaire durable de classe mondiale, nous sommes des leaders de l’industrie, ayant été nommés meilleur aéroport en Amérique du Nord 13 fois au cours des 15 dernières années par Skytrax, la principale référence internationale en matière de reconnaissance dans l’aviation. Grâce à nos engagements envers la sécurité, le travail d’équipe, la responsabilisation et l’innovation, nous réalisons nos priorités stratégiques, y compris notre objectif d’atteindre zéro émission nette d’ici 2030. Nous croyons que les gens sont au cœur de nos activités. Nous sommes des pionniers du changement et de l’innovation, en pleine transformation de notre aéroport et déterminés à faire une différence dans notre communauté. Nous sommes toujours heureux d’accueillir de nouvelles voix aux parcours diversifiés pour se joindre à notre équipe — envisagez votre prochaine opportunité à YVR
- LinkedIn followers
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- Reported office locations
- 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, B.C., CA
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- Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, B.C. |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Airport Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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Are you a collaborative leader with a strong foundation in cross departmental engagement in service of business outcomes requiring engineering compliance, data integrity, permitting, and regulatory oversight? Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, engaging broadly across an organization and solving complex challenges, ensuring infrastructure that serves our business is managed day to day, and through projects are delivered safely and efficiently? Are you passionate about delivering outcomes and applying a customer centric mindset to an organization?
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Manager, Engineering Services. Reporting to a Director within the Airport Development and Asset Optimization team, the successful candidate will provide leadership and strategic direction for engineering and infrastructure regulatory compliance, development and facility permitting, technical standards and building and fire code requirements across all airport property. They will also lead a team of technical professionals, support airport infrastructure and development projects, foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, compliant, and efficient airport operations and growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in service of our business outcomes.
- Oversee development and facility permitting processes, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and engineering standards, as well as continuous improvement.
- Alongside the team, serve as the subject matter expert on engineering regulatory requirements, providing guidance on complex compliance and alternative solution matters.
- Develop and implement departmental strategies, policies, and programs and metrics that support organizational objectives and airport growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, consultants, contractors, municipalities, regional organizations and regulatory agencies.
- Provide support and risk-based guidance for capital projects. maintenance and operational initiatives to ensure safe and efficient delivery while meeting technical requirements.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, risk register and process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Maintain competency and compliance for an Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Permit to Practice.
Key qualifications include:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience applying the Building Code in a consulting environment and/or as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing and developing technical staff.
- Strong knowledge of the National Building Code, Fire Code, fire protection systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting, applying, and enforcing building and fire code requirements, including evaluating alternative solutions.
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance on complex compliance, permitting, and engineering regulatory matters.
Demonstrated strength in stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with experience working collaboratively with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and operational partners.
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is open to both YVR employees and external candidates. 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.
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