Coordinator, Security Operations

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Security Operations, within the Airport Operations Department plays a vital role in YVR’s success, operating within a rigorous regulatory environment to uphold the safety and security of everyone moving through the airport. Our work ensures that passengers, employees, and partners experience a safe, predictable, and well‑protected airport environment. At YVR, our purpose is to serve the community and the economy that depends on it — and that commitment begins with safety at the core of everything we do.

Position overview

Reporting to the Manager, Security Operations, the Coordinator, Security Operations will be tasked with managing Security Programs, administering access levels, overseeing operations, building relationships, supporting audits, conducting investigations, and assisting in irregular Airport Operations situations. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee Access Control Office operations, including contractor performance, workflow priorities, and inventory management.
• Administer and manage access levels and permissions within the CEM access control system.
• Manage assigned security and access control programs, ensuring consistent application and compliance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of aviation security legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Review, evaluate and improve policies, procedures, and operational standards in line with regulations and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Airport Authority departments, tenants, air carriers, ground handlers, and government agencies, providing guidance and issue resolution as required.
• Deliver security awareness and access control training to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support Transport Canada and internal audits and conduct or assist in security investigations as required.
  

Key qualifications include:

• Five years of recent, related experience in airport security, access control, or a regulated operational environment, supplemented by a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated experience overseeing access control or credentialing operations, including administration of access permissions and identity management systems.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation security regulations, compliance obligations, and regulated operational environments.
• Experience providing functional oversight of contracted or third‑party service providers, including issue resolution and performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, exercise sound judgment, and make defensible decisions in accordance with policy and regulation.
• Strong technical aptitude with security systems and databases, including access control platforms; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of organization, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to manage competing priorities and safeguard sensitive information
  

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply. 

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.

Salary Range : $75,766 to $99,027 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. 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

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 careers@yvr.ca.