Manager, Airside Standards and Compliance

Location: Vancouver (West Mount Pleasant / West Riley Park-Little Mountain)

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Airside Operations Department is vital in delivering safe and efficient operations in one of the airport’s most complex and dynamic environment.
Position overview
Step into a role where your leadership sets the tone for safety, standards, and help drive YVR’s commitment to world class operations.
We have an opportunity for a permanent, full‑time  Manager, Airside Standards and Compliance , a high‑impact role at the center of Airside Operations. Reporting to the Director, Airside Operations, you’ll lead the team that defines, governs, and elevates the programs, policies, and regulatory frameworks that keep our airfield safe, efficient, and fully compliant. As YVR’s subject matter expert, you’ll shape how standards are built, upheld, and continuously improved across the airport.
This is a role for a bold, decisive leader who thrives in complexity and brings the judgment, operational insight, and influence needed to drive outcomes in a fast‑moving environment. You’ll be a key force in protecting the integrity of the airfield, championing innovation, and advancing YVR’s commitment to delivering a world‑class, future‑ready airport experience.

Key Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance to the Director, Airside Operations, offering strategic insight into aviation standards, maneuvering‑area requirements, regulatory obligations, and compliance matters
Ensure YVR meets all regulatory, corporate, operational, and safety requirements by developing and overseeing effective standards, programs, and governance practices
Represent Airside Operations with credibility in engagements with NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, airlines, and internal partners, advancing shared operational and regulatory priorities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of airside rules, regulations, standards, level of service and procedures, including monitoring compliance and managing all aeronautical publications and AOM updates
Lead the development and maintenance of programs that protect aerodrome‑related airspace, including Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) oversight and Airport Zoning compliance.
Collaborate with Airport Planning, Commercial Development, and other key stakeholders to review short, medium, and long‑term development plans, ensuring airfield systems and capacity align with organizational strategy
Serve as the airside subject matter expert for capital project planning and execution, partnering with Engineering, Integration, and Readiness teams to ensure regulatory requirements have been considered
Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) to strengthen organizational understanding of airside systems and operational workflows
Lead and develop a team of aviation professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance oversight to support growth and excellence
Advance organizational capability by designing and delivering training that builds airside knowledge, regulatory awareness, and system proficiency
Investigate safety incidents and lead the development of corrective actions that enhance airside safety, compliance, and operational performance
Key Qualifications
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in an airport airside environment, supported by a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of Proven ability to lead and develop teams in dynamic, fast‑changing operational environments
Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders
Strong technical understanding of aviation regulations, applicable legislation, and Safety Management System principles, including risk assessment and mitigation
Skilled in conflict resolution and mediation, with the ability to remain objective and impartial during sensitive processes such as violation reviews
Demonstrated sound judgment, analytical strength, and decision‑making capability in complex operational contexts
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities across…