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Manager, Operational Safety
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring a Manager, Operational Safety, a permanent full-time leadership role reporting to the Director, Operational Excellence and Improvement. The role leads the airport's Operational Safety Program, proactive risk management, safety investigations and safety assurance, and develops a team of safety professionals. Candidates need at least 8 years of progressive operational or safety-critical aviation leadership experience and a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Operational Safety Program and set safety priorities
- Identify, assess and mitigate operational risks
- Lead safety investigations and organizational learning
- Oversee audits, inspections and compliance monitoring
- Develop and mentor safety professionals and leaders
Requirements summary:
- 8+ years progressive leadership in aviation or safety-critical operations
- 3+ years people leadership experience
- Experience implementing Safety Management Systems
- Background in operational risk management
- Expertise in safety assurance and compliance
- Knowledge of aviation regulations (French an asset)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Aerospace, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety |
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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.
Full company description
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
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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 | 26 |
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YVR connects people, places, and cargo while delivering a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Operational Excellence and Improvement team helps ensure airport readiness by advancing operational safety, performance improvement, business resilience, and emergency preparedness, enabling YVR to effectively manage risks, respond to disruptions, and continuously improve operations.
Position overview
Are you passionate about creating safer, smarter airport operations? We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a Manager, Operational Safety. Reporting to the Director, Operational Excellence and Improvement, you will lead the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational risks while fostering a strong safety culture across the airport.
Working closely with airlines, regulators, stakeholders, and operational teams, you will lead a team focused on continuously improving safety performance across the airport. Through collaboration and proactive leadership, you will help ensure airport operations remain safe, efficient, and resilient.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the airport's Operational Safety Program, setting direction, priorities, and initiatives that strengthen safety performance across airport operations.
- Lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including airlines, regulators, contractors, and operational partners, to foster a strong and collaborative safety culture.
- Champion proactive risk management, ensuring operational risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated to support safe and resilient operations.
- Drive continuous improvement by using safety data, performance metrics, and industry best practices to strengthen operational safety outcomes.
- Lead safety investigations and organizational learning, ensuring incidents are thoroughly reviewed, corrective actions are implemented, and lessons learned are embedded across the airport.
- Provide oversight of safety assurance activities, including audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, and operational readiness reviews, to maintain high standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and mentor safety professionals and operational leaders, building capability, accountability, and engagement in support of a world-class safety culture.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in an operational or safety-critical aviation environment, supported by a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, Aviation Safety, Aerospace, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 3 years of people leadership experience, with a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams, set strategic priorities, allocate resources effectively, manage performance, and successfully lead teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leadership experience in a complex, highly regulated operational environment, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and continuously improving Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Strong background in operational risk management, including risk assessments, change management, and mitigation strategies.
- Experience leading or overseeing incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
- Proven expertise in safety assurance, including audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, and operational readiness reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational teams, regulators, airlines, and external partners.
- Experience using safety data, analytics, and performance metrics to inform decisions, improve safety outcomes, and communicate insights to leadership.
- Sound knowledge of aviation regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers.
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.
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