If you’ve ever dreamt of working at the best airport in Canada, then prep that resumé because Vancouver International Airport is hiring for many different roles.
The Vancouver airport has over 30 available positions and several of them don’t require a degree.
Although the positions at the Vancouver airport vary in terms of responsibilities, each one of them comes with great benefits, including the guarantee of earning a living wage.
That’s because YVR is a Living Wage employer, meaning if you work for them then you’ll be making at least $25.68 an hour.
In 2022, the BC airport was certified by Living Wage for Families BC, which calculates how much a family of four (two parents and two children) needs to make to cover basic living expenses like food, rent, childcare, transportation and clothing.
The living wage differs by region in B.C. and in Metro Vancouver it sits at $25.68, as of 2023. That is $8.28 more than B.C.’s minimum wage which is $17.40 as of June 1, 2024.
If you’ve ever wondered about the perks of working at the airport, YVR has plenty of them listed on its website.
The airport provides its employees with health benefits, 24/7 access to an onsite fitness facility, competitive pay, paid time off, and a flexible workspace where you can work from home two days a week depending on the role. The Vancouver airport also has easy access to a bunch of on-site services like medical and dental clinics, restaurants and shopping.
As of June 6, Vancouver International Airport has 38 jobs listed on its website.
Here are some positions at YVR that don’t require a degree to apply.
Administrator, payroll and benefits
Who Should Apply: Someone who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service. You’ll be working with the Total Rewards Department to deliver payroll and benefits services for all YVR employees as well as responding to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits and leave. You will also be tasked with maintaining accurate employee records like keeping track of vacation, sick leave and other types of leave.
You’ll need a minimum of three to five years of experience in a similar role in a unionized environment and to have completed the National Payroll Institute (NPI) PCP program and accounting courses. However, a combination of equivalent training and experience will also be accepted. You should also be proficient in certain programs like Microsoft Excel.
Coordinator, Security Operations
Why Should Apply: Your key responsibilities will include managing the Access Control Office operations and providing management of various security programs. You’ll need five years of recent related experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience to land this role. You also need to have strong computer skills, especially with programs like Microsoft Word and Excel.
Airport Operations Dispatcher
Why Should Apply: You’ll be monitoring and utilizing alarm systems, radios, phones, emails and social media to dispatch and coordinate operational staff, maintenance and emergency responders. You’ll also be responsible for delegating and communicating to colleagues and government agencies as well as responding to customer and general public inquiries.
Some qualifications for this position include experience working as a dispatcher/call-taker or relevant aviation work experience. A high school diploma is also required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Plumber
Why Should Apply: The person who lands this position will work in the largest building in BC, according to the job posting. The key responsibilities include inspecting, repairing and testing backflow assemblies responding to flooding, hydronic leaks and natural gas system issues.
You need three years of recent and related experience supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as a Plumber/Gas fitter and a Cross Connection Control tester certification. A valid driver’s license is also required.
If you don’t see a job that fits what you’re looking for, take a look through YVR’s job postings as there are a ton of other jobs listed on the website.
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