YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places, and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Airport Operations plays a pivotal role in keeping the airport—and the region it serves—moving. We are the team that ensures every passenger journey, aircraft movement, and baggage transfer happens safely, efficiently, and seamlessly.

Position overview

The Senior Manager, Airside Operations is a key leader in keeping YVR running safely and efficiently 24/7. Responsible for Airside operations, this role drives real‑time decision‑making, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads teams that keep passengers, aircraft, and infrastructure moving smoothly.

You’ll guide on‑shift leaders, strengthen safety and performance, and champion continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, highly regulated, unionized environment. As a critical link between frontline operations and functional directors, you ensure alignment between daily a...