Airport Manager - Prince Rupert Airport Authority

White Spot; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince Rupert Airport Authority seeks an Airport Manager responsible for the strategic oversight of airport operations. This full-time position requires a customer-centric leader with at least five years of aviation management experience and a relevant postsecondary degree. The successful candidate will ensure the effective delivery of services while fostering community and regulatory relations within a dynamic and unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in aviation management or leadership.
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively in a complex, service-oriented and unionized environment.
• Experience managing tenant agreements and liaising with various groups.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic and operational oversight of the Airport.
• Oversight of delivery of airport services and management of development.
• Liaison for federal regulatory agencies and local government bodies.

Skills

Customer-centric

Collaborative management style

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Aviation Management

Job description

Organizational Profile
The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is the regional airport serving the Skeena-Queen Charlotte region. The Airport provides commercial air services for both passengers and cargo transportation, contributing to the essential connectivity of the region and enhancing access to local activities. The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of the Mayor of Prince Rupert, the City Manager, and the City Council. The Directors of the Authority who oversee the operations of the airport are appointed by the City.

About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Airport Manager is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. In alignment with the organization’s vision and mission, the Airport Manager oversees the delivery of Airport services, the development of Airport lands and facilities, and the management of tenant agreements. The Airport Manager advances community, government, and sector relations acting as a liaison for federal regulatory agencies, airline staff, general aviation groups, local government bodies, and other interest groups.

This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-centric and dynamic professional to lead the operation, development, and strategic growth of the Prince Rupert Airport (YPR). The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative management style, with the ability to operate, communicate, and problem solve in a complex, service-oriented and unionized environment. The preferred candidate will have a postsecondary degree in a related field (i.e., Business Administration or Aviation Management) and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in aviation management or leadership. A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.

The salary for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. This is a full-time, onsite position that requires living on or within commuting distance to the Prince Rupert Airport.

Prince Rupert, BC
Nestled on the edge of British Columbia's rugged northwest coast, steeped in Indigenous history and culture, particularly of the Ts'msyen people, Prince Rupert is a vibrant port city rich in natural beauty and opportunity. Known as the gateway to Alaska,this dynamic coastal community offers a unique blend of small-town charm and global significance, thanks to its strategic location and thriving transportation sector.

Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the Prince Rupert Airport Authority, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to [e-mail].