Careers at YCD

Nanaimo Airport is your gateway to career possibilities. We continue to experience considerable growth and welcome new team members who are committed to ensuring our customers have a safe and comfortable journey every day.

We hire for a variety of departments, including:

  • Airport Operations Specialists

  • Safety and Security

  • Administration

  • Marketing and Customer Care

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Procurement and Contract Management

  • Airport Management

Current Employment Opportunities

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and brief cover letter to careers@ycd.ca. Tell us who you are and what you have to offer the Nanaimo Airport Commission. Please include the job title you are applying for in the email subject line.

Airport Operations Specialist

Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Operations and the Duty Manager, the AOS is responsible for providing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, responding to medical calls and emergencies on airport property, airport operations including but not limited to: the maintenance, repairs and inspections of YCD facilities and buildings, airfield maintenance and inspections, bird and wildlife control, maintenance and upkeep of grounds and equipment, and operating a variety of heavy and light equipment. Winter maintenance including inspections and reporting of surface conditions, applying winter chemicals and conducting snow removal both manually and with a variety of light and heavy equipment, conducts flight security for passengers of commercial aircraft along with a variety of other duties as required.

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Job posting closes midnight January 24, 2025

Respect in our Workplace

The Nanaimo Airport Commission believes in providing a respectful workplace; bullying and harassment will not be tolerated on Airport Commission property. This applies to YCD employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, on-site tenants, and anyone who uses our property. We also believe that the process for resolving bullying and harassment concerns and complaints should be timely, fair and respectful. To this end, we provide a bullying and harassment complaint and investigation process available to all.