Project Specialist

YVR; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YVR in Vancouver is seeking a Project Specialist to support the Engineering Projects Department in delivering programs that drive operational excellence and long-term growth. You will coordinate activities, analyze performance, identify risks, and provide timely insights to keep projects on track.

Reporting to the Manager, Airside Engineering Projects, this role emphasizes data-driven decision making, dashboards, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams to embed an

Qualifications

• Five+ years in project management and coordination.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (or ability to certify).
• PMI credentials such as PMP/PMI-RMP/CAPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate reports from all projects under the program and contribute to executive reporting.
• Analyze project performance, identify trends and risks, escalate critical risks.
• Develop and monitor Engineering Program Dashboards and track key metrics.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve problems proactively and reactively.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to embed a drive for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Dashboards

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Engineering Projects Department is an integral part of YVR – we support the construction and engineering projects on Sea Island. The Engineering Department works with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the goals of YVR Executive Team and leadership.

Position overview

We have a full-time, acting assignment/term opportunity (to January 2028) for a Project Specialist in the Engineering Projects Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airside Engineering Projects, you will play an integral role in supporting the successful delivery of engineering projects and programs that drive operational excellence and long-term growth. Leveraging advanced analytics, quality assurance, and risk management methodologies, this role helps optimize project performance while supporting informed decision-making. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, the Project Specialist coordinates and monitors key project activities, identifies risks and opportunities, reports on future planned project work and provides timely insights on project progress to ensure successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Consolidating reports from all projects under the program and collaborating divisions, contributing to executive and board-level reporting
• Providing analysis of project performance, identifying trends and risks, and escalating critical risks that threaten project milestones
• Analyzing project and program data and observing engineering projects, processes, and programs to identify challenges and opportunities for optimization and improvement
• Leveraging insights and data to drive process and continuous improvement initiatives, tracking progress and business benefits, while promoting data-driven decision-making
• Identifying and resolving problems both proactively and reactively
• Leading and/or supporting the development of Engineering Program Dashboards, monitoring key metrics and indicators of the performance of critical systems, processes, service delivery, and supply chains
• Developing and nurturing excellent cross-functional relationships with internal/external teams and leaders across the business to promote and help embed a drive for improvement mindset

Key qualifications include:

• At least five years of relevant experience in project management and coordination, including experience in reporting, risk analysis, and performance monitoring, supplemented by an undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or the ability to get the certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Proven ability to manage and oversee projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Expertise in drafting policies, plans, processes, and procedures
• Skilled in preparing schedules and visual data summaries using various software tools
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to deliver presentations to all levels of an organization, from the Board to frontline staff
• Proficient in data analysis, risk assessment, cost estimating, financial analysis, and process analysis (including process mapping) and improvement
• Knowledge of AI applications would be a plus

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers.

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.