Airport Manager

Work environment
About the organizationAt Transport Canada, you’re not just joining a department — you’re helping keep Canada connected, safe, and moving.Transport Canada offers a supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace, where teamwork and professional growth are core values.Employees take pride in serving Canadians, knowing their work has a direct impact on national transportation safety and reliability. Be part of a team that keeps Canada’s skies safe — no matter the weather.
About the job opportunityTransport Canada has a career opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Wabush Airport Team. The establishment is one of the small airports owned by Transport Canada offering local, regional or remote service. The position requires an individual who can provide a high level of leadership and supervision. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.The incumbent will have the following functions:• Managing the resources for the day-to-day operation, safety and serviceability of all airport facilities.
• Managing the site emergency response, safety programs and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
• Implementing and monitoring a security program according to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 PART 6 for Class 3 Aerodromes.
• Managing the maintenance of all airport systems, physical plant and mobile assets in accordance with the principles of the lifecycle management.
• Managing the airport human and financial resources.
• Implementing and monitoring the delivery of the airport Safety Management System (SMS) program.

Intent of the process
The intention of this selection process is to staff the position of Airport Manager at the Wabush Airport, in Labrador. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff positions with similar requirements at the same group and level at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled
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Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby hours, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• A pre-employment medical assessment may be required.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Vehicle Operations Permit (AVOP)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Radiotelephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate (endorsed aeronautical)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)

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Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in airport operations and maintenance activities.
EX2: Experience in the supervision of staff within an operational area which includes employee performance and labour relation management.
EX3: Experience in managing relationships with multiple stakeholders or clients.
EX4: Professional experience in budget management.
EX5: Experience in the application or interpretation of legislation, policies, regulations, directives or standards.
EX6: Experience in the management of issues and in formulating strategic recommendations and presenting briefing documents for management or executives.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Upholding Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC5: Achieve Results

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.**NOTE: Your application may be used to assess this qualification.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in emergency response or planning involving multiple stakeholders.
AEX2: Experience in the management of Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFF) in an airport environment.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
AK1: Knowledge of acts and regulations relating to Canadian Airports.
AK2: Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II.
AK3: Knowledge of airport operations and maintenance activities.
AK4: Knowledge of Transport Canada’s Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices (TP 312) or Criteria for the Development of Instrument Procedures (TP308/GPH209).
AK5: Knowledge of environmental hazards and protection practices.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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