Asset Reliability Lead

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Maintenance department plays a vital role in the success of the airport system by ensuring timely and effective maintenance of facilities and assets across Sea Island, helping to maximize their performance and safety

We’re excited to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Asset Reliability Lead to join our team. Reporting to Manager, Maintenance Services, the successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplined Plant maintenance team. Responsible and accountable for the safe operation, maintenance and construction of all YVR assets related to mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, water and sewer infrastructure, natural gas and fuel oil distribution, heating and cooling plants and ancillary systems

• Leads and maintains the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical instructions, and reference documentation.
• Leads technical, operational, and maintenance reviews of current and future system states by means of document/drawing reviews, focused studies, investigations, and audits, to ensure business objectives and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Builds and maintains asset management plans and policy that provide line of sight to the corporate objects and operational needs.
• Manages procedures to ensure document and change control measures are maintained for compliancy and reporting.
• Utilize various data and analytic systems and platforms to determine performance and efficiency of current assets, systems, and technologies.
• Liaise with internal and external resources having a wide-range of technical and trades backgrounds to drive continuous improvement efforts

• Red Seal Certification with 10 years’ progressive experience, preference given for experience in a supervisory position overseeing construction or maintenance in a large commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience in asset lifecycle development and management including definition, selection, procurement, design and installation, commissioning, maintenance, and recapitalization.
• Proven work experience related to airport facilities including heating and cooling systems, conveyors, lighting controls and automation is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in conducting and facilitating field reviews and inspections as part of asset lifecycle assessments and repairs.
• Strong self-starter capable of taking initiatives and working under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision or direction.

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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

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.

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Salary Range : $90,833 to $118,714 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.