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

Superintendent Safety and Security

Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Operations, the Superintendent Safety and Security will oversee and direct all safety and security functions of the Nanaimo Airport and has the authority to perform or supervise the execution of all safety and security policies, procedures, and programs to accomplish stated goals and objectives of the Safety and Security office in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations.

This includes responsibility for safety and security best practices with air carriers, contractors, tenants, employees, and the public throughout all operations of the Nanaimo Airport. This is a multi-disciplinary role involving airport assets, customer care, emergencies, environment, safety, and security, and it requires leadership and professionalism with the ability to build relationships with airport partners, tenants, contractors, passengers, and the public. The Superintendent Safety and Security will also work directly with and provide guidance and leadership to the Assistant Superintendent Safety and Security.

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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.