Assistant Airport Manager

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency is seeking an Assistant Airport Manager in Inuvik to support the Airport Manager in overseeing airport operations. This role requires a bachelor's degree in airport management and five years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong negotiation and human resource management skills to navigate the complexities of remote contract staff and ensure compliance with civil aviation standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of regional air services while engaging with diverse cultural and operational challenges.

Benefits

Public service benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years directly related experience in an airport environment including supervising.
• Thorough knowledge of airport and aviation industry.
• Technical knowledge of airport maintenance regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Airport Manager in managing and directing airport operations.
• Ensure adherence to National and International Civil Aviation standards.
• Develop training and plans for airport O&M contractors and users.

Skills

General knowledge of the Aeronautics Act

Knowledge in Contract Management

Negotiation skills

Strong human resource management skills

Ability to work in a cross cultural environment

Education

Post-secondary bachelor degree in airport management/administration

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

The Assistant Airport Manager supports the Airport Manager in the management, planning and direction of airport operations at the 7 airports in the Beaufort Delta and Nunakput regions to meet the demands of the air industry and the travelling public in accordance with National and International Civil Aviation Aerodrome standards and recommended practices, Territorial and Federal Acts, regulations, policies and procedures and departmental procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS), Aeronautical Information Manual, TP312 (Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices), Canada Flight Supplement, Canada Air Pilot, the Nav Canada NOTAM manual and Aeronautical Information Publication and other Transport Canada information publications governing the implementation of certification of airports.
• General knowledge of regulations and legislation governing airport operations, safety and emergency planning such as the Airport Regulations and Standards, Disability Regulations, Labour Canada Code, GNWT Airports Act & Regulations, Wildlife Management Regulations.
• Knowledge in Contract Management and Administration
• Thorough knowledge of airport and aviation industry
• Technical knowledge of Airport maintenance regulatory requirements and airport maintenance practices
• Negotiation skills to ensure airports interests are protected and advanced when dealing with tenants, contractors, the public, employees and other government departments, including municipal governments.
• Strong human resource management skills in order to effectively deal with the numerous issues that can arise with remote contract staff in an often-stressful environment.
• Ability to work in a cross cultural environment.
• The ability to provide training, instructing and developing of various regulated processes, with airport O&M contractors, airport users, emergency agencies¿ and own forces staff.
• Writing skills to develop exercises, plans, contracts and reports.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired by the completion of a post-secondary bachelor degree from a recognized institution in the fields of airport management/administration and 5 years directly related experience in an airport environment including supervising.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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