Manager, Talent Acquisition

Vancouver Airport Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead their recruitment team and drive organizational transformation. This role involves creating exceptional candidate experiences and implementing inclusive hiring practices while leveraging technology and data to enhance recruitment efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous vacation days

Extensive health benefits

Retirement savings matching

Wellness programs

Community engagement support

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in recruitment or talent acquisition, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in unionized environments.
• Proven success in designing and executing scalable talent acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-impact Talent Acquisition team.
• Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Diversity and Inclusion

Continuous Improvement

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Assessment methods

AI technology

Job description

YVR is more than an airport - it’s a place of connection, where innovation meets opportunity. Our People and Culture team is dedicated to creating a culture of engagement, equity, and purpose - supporting our employees to thrive and grow in a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Join us in shaping the future of work.

Position Overview

Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on creating exceptional candidate experiences, building high-performing teams, and shaping recruitment strategies that drive organizational success? At YVR, we believe in a Talent First approach, ensuring that our recruitment strategies are designed to attract, engage, and hire top talent across the organization. We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead and inspire our talent acquisition team.

Reporting to the Director, People Experience, this role is central to driving organizational transformation, championing inclusive hiring practices, and enhancing the candidate experience. You will bring a blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise—empowering your team, leading senior-level recruitment, and continuously advancing every aspect of the talent acquisition lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-impact Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth.
2. Develop resiliency and adaptability to ensure our team can effectively navigate the dynamic landscape of AI and technology.
3. Design and implement innovative, scalable recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals and reflect YVR’s values.
4. Champion inclusive hiring practices, ensuring fair, equitable, and accessible hiring processes.
5. Serve as a strategic advisor and subject-matter expert in all areas of talent acquisition - supporting executive and complex, programmatic hiring, while enabling the team to meet recruitment goals across diverse business units.
6. Collaborate with leadership, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to support workforce planning and talent pipelining.
7. Oversee the end-to-end candidate journey, ensuring an exceptional experience from application to onboarding.
8. Leverage technology and data to enhance recruitment efficiency, streamline processes, and drive decision-making.
9. Identify, track, and analyze key metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance, inform decision-making, and guide workforce planning efforts.
10. Drive the development and implementation of talent acquisition tools such as competency-based interview guides, leveling frameworks, assessments, and recruitment performance dashboards & reporting.
11. Work with the Program Specialist, Talent Acquisition, to build and maintain partnerships with external organizations, institutions, and vendors to expand talent pipelines.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent training and experience). 5-7 years in recruitment or talent acquisition, with 5+ years in a leadership role, including experience in unionized environments.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven success in designing and executing scalable talent acquisition strategies, including senior, technical, or specialized hiring.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with recruitment technology (ATS platforms, sourcing tools, assessment methods, AI).
• Inclusive Practices: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Leadership Development: Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to build strong partnerships.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to leverage data and technology to enhance recruitment processes and drive decision-making.

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. This role allows for flexible working and a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence 3-4 days per week.

Salary Range: $102,880 to $154,320 per annum. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience and qualifications, and internal equity. Performance-Based Incentive: Eligibility for an annual bonus target at 15% of your annual salary.

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 https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Who We Are

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.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at [e-mail].