Operations Resources Planner - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Airport Authority

Description

Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Airport Operations drives the success of airports by providing a safe, predictable and enjoyable experience for those who travel, as well as for those who are part of the broad team that works to make YVR a success. At YVR, our purpose is to serve the community and the economy that supports it, and that service is rooted in safety.

Position overview

Are you an organized and analytical individual who is detailed-oriented and likes planning and scheduling? We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Operations Resource Planner in the Operations Department. Reporting to the Director, Airport Operations, the successful candidate will create and maintain the Airport Operations shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and monitoring staffing levels (short and long term), ensuring accuracy, and identifying and reporting irregularities to managers; providing solutions that are in line with the Collective Agreement
• Applying rules of the Collective Agreement to employee schedules (updating Kronos with work/pay rules and codes)
• Forecasting and planning future staff coverage requirements and providing schedule options to meet the needs of the operation
• Maintaining accurate scheduling records for Operations staff; this includes training, employee status and seniority, as well as leave taken and available
• Facilitating the vacation bidding process in accordance with the collective agreement

Key qualifications include:

• Recent, related experience in resource planning, supplemented by completion of a one- to two-year post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of resource planning in a unionized environment
• Strong computer skills including experience with Excel, Kronos Timekeeper and Advanced Scheduling
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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.

Salary Range : $72,008 to $94,115 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

Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR.

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