Project Specialist

6 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Airport Authority Full time
Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. 

Position overview 

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Project Specialist in the Engineering Projects Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airside Engineering Projects, the Project Specialist will be responsible for providing support for engineering projects and programs. This includes applying advanced analytics, quality and risk management methodologies to Engineering projects & programs, assisting in organizing and controlling various project activities, and effectively communicating project risks, opportunities, and status.

Key responsibilities include:  

  • Consolidating reports from all projects under the program and collaborating divisions, contributing to executive and board-level reporting.
  • Providing analysis of project performance, identifying trends and risks, and escalating critical risks that threaten project milestones.
  • Analyzing project and program data and observing engineering projects, processes, and programs to identify challenges and opportunities for optimization and improvement.
  • Leveraging insights and data to drive process and continuous improvement initiatives, tracking progress and business benefits, while promoting data-driven decision-making.
  • Identifying and resolving problems both proactively and reactively.
  • Leading and/or supporting the development of Engineering Program Dashboards monitoring key metrics and indicators of the performance of critical systems, processes, service delivery, and supply chains.
  • Developing and nurturing excellent cross-functional relationships with internal/external teams and leaders across the business to promote and help embed a drive for improvement mindset.

Key qualifications include:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, or related fields, including experience in reporting, risk analysis, and performance monitoring or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
  • Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or the ability to get the certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
  • Proven ability to manage and oversee projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
  • Expertise in drafting policies, plans, processes, and procedures.
  • Skilled in preparing schedules and visual data summaries using various software tools.
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to deliver presentations to all levels of an organization, from the Board to frontline staff.
  • Proficient in data analysis, risk assessment, cost estimating, financial analysis, and process analysis (including process mapping) and improvement.
  • Knowledge of AI applications would be a plus.

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.

Salary Range : $82,877 to $108,315 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you're a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you're from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out



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