Manager, Climate and Environment

At YVR, we are boldly pursuing a greener and more resilient future and have committed to eliminating emissions from our operations, becoming net-zero by 2030. We are driven by our purpose to serve our community and the economy that supports it. The Climate and Environment department is responsible for executing YVR’s Environmental Sustainability plan, including reducing our carbon emissions, reducing waste and increasing waste diversion, conserving water and protecting the ecosystem on Sea Island.

We also execute YVR’s Noise Management Plan, balancing the need for safe, convenient 24-hour travel with enjoyable urban living.

Are you a dynamic and outgoing leader with a background in environmental management and an in-depth knowledge of climate, zero waste and sustainability issues? Are you passionate about creating new and innovative approaches to drive environmental change in an exciting and fast-paced organization? Do you thrive working with teams to develop collaborative solutions to today’s most urgent environmental challenges?

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Manager, Climate & Environment
. The Manager will be responsible for executing the Environmental Sustainability Plan in alignment with YVR’s Strategic Plan and creating innovative new approaches to deliver on commitments and environmental targets.

Reporting to the Director, Environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of environmental professionals in developing, implementing and innovating environmental and waste management programs and strategies in line with achieving the organization’s strategic objectives, specifically to be a leader in sustainability.

• Providing support and direction to the Climate & Environment Team – this includes creating clarity and alignment, developing and empowering performance, fostering teamwork and collaboration, supporting people to embrace change and innovation, hiring, coaching, motivating and supporting developmental activities, and conducting formal evaluations.
• Creatively developing and implementing programs, as well as, managing budgets, projects and consultants.
• Monitoring, evaluating, improving and communicating the organization’s environmental sustainability and noise goals and results, through collaboration with airport colleagues and partners, with Musqueam under our Friendship & Sustainability Agreement, and with our geographic and industry communities.
• Leading and implementing programs, policy and projects related to environment and sustainability, including reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency, water quality and conservation, waste management and circular economy, environmental assessment, contaminated sites, ecosystem health and noise mitigation and management.

• 8 years of recent, related progressive experience supplemented by a post-secondary degree in science, environmental studies, engineering or a related field and considerable experience working in an environmental management setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role and managing a team.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, provincial, and local environmental legislation and general awareness of Indigenous protocols.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to influence acceptance and implement creative and innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget, manage consultants, and liaise with industry, government officials and the public.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills, including the ability to juggle and reprioritize based on business demands and priorities.

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.