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.

The summer student will report to the Airport Operations Duty Managers and will work to support all departments of the airport operations including security and customer service by conducting flight security for passengers of commercial flights and proving customer care as required. The primary responsibilities will be to maintain YCD facilities, grounds, and equipment. This will be done by operating variety hand tools, power tools, and small machines including lawn mowers, vegetation trimmers, pressure washers, tar kettles, pickup trucks and UTV’s.

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Job posting closes midnight April 25, 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.