Assistant Airport Manager Job Inuvik NT Canada,Management

The Assistant Airport Manager supports the Airport Manager in the management, planning and direction of airport operations at the 7 airports in the Beaufort Delta and Nunakput regions to meet the demands of the air industry and the travelling public in accordance with National and International Civil Aviation Aerodrome standards and recommended practices, Territorial and Federal Acts, regulations, policies and procedures and departmental procedures

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS), Aeronautical Information Manual, TP312 (Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices), Canada Flight Supplement, Canada Air Pilot, the Nav Canada NOTAM manual and Aeronautical Information Publication and other Transport Canada information publications governing the implementation of certification of airports.

General knowledge of regulations and legislation governing airport operations, safety and emergency planning such as the Airport Regulations and Standards, Disability Regulations, Labour Canada Code, GNWT Airports Act & Regulations, Wildlife Management Regulations.

Knowledge in Contract Management and Administration

Thorough knowledge of airport and aviation industry

Technical knowledge of Airport maintenance regulatory requirements and airport maintenance practices

Negotiation skills to ensure airports interests are protected and advanced when dealing with tenants, contractors, the public, employees and other government departments, including municipal governments.

Strong human resource management skills in order to effectively deal with the numerous issues that can arise with remote contract staff in an often-stressful environment.

Ability to work in a cross cultural environment.

The ability to provide training, instructing and developing of various regulated processes, with airport O&M contractors, airport users, emergency agencies
¿ and own forces staff.

Writing skills to develop exercises, plans, contracts and reports.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired by the completion of a post-secondary bachelor degree from a recognized institution in the fields of airport management/administration and 5 years directly related experience in an airport environment including supervising.

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Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening # 27393

Closing Date:
January 16, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $54.44 per hour (approximately $ per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.

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