Director, Asset Management

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YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Airport Development & Asset Optimization Team serves an integral part of this mission and is responsible for the oversight, performance, and value-maximization of YVR’s diverse assets.

Director, Asset Management — Vancouver, BC

Position overview : Reporting to the VP, Airport Development and Asset Optimization, the Director, Asset Management is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for advancing and continuously improving YVR’s enterprise-wide asset management strategy. By establishing robust governance, data-driven practices, and an effective organizational structure, the Director ensures the airport maximizes the value of its assets and infrastructure while meeting customer needs and fulfilling YVR’s purpose of serving the community and economy.

With a commercial and systems-oriented mindset, the Director is accountable for optimizing the total lifecycle costs of YVR’s infrastructure and developing multi-year investment plans across all asset classes. This highly strategic role bridges operational, business, financial, and asset planning, contributing directly to organizational priorities and long-term objectives.

A collaborative leader and cross-departmental partner, the Director works closely with teams in Engineering, Project Delivery, Maintenance, IT, Finance, Supply Management, Operations, and others to embed a data- and technology-first mindset across the organization. Leveraging strong analytical and critical thinking skills, the Director translates complex data into actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations.

This pivotal role is fully supported by the Executive Team and requires a leader who fosters innovation and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, reconciliation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose, enterprise-wide Asset Management Program, aligned with the Asset Management Policy and Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Champion and refine asset management data governance, including policies, standards, and asset data hierarchy; provide leadership in implementing the people, technology, and processes needed to improve asset data quality and completeness.
• Ensure successful delivery and measurable outcomes of YVR’s Enterprise Asset Management System (Maximo) improvement project.
• Oversee the development of individual asset management plans and service level agreements, ensuring consistency, alignment, and integration with organizational priorities.
• Develop multi-year capital infrastructure investment plans across all asset classes, aligned with the strategic plan, corporate objectives, financial, operational, and climate priorities; lead the implementation of the Copperleaf Portfolio optimization system.
• Monitor and report on the performance of the Asset Management Program, establishing goals, objectives, KPIs, and a reporting framework to drive continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and monitor change management strategies to support organizational adoption of asset management principles and practices.
• Drive the ongoing improvement of the Asset Management System by staying abreast of industry best practices, participating in professional networks, and engaging external experts as needed.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a team currently comprising two Managers and five staff, including establishing team structure, overseeing recruitment and performance management, coaching and mentoring, and supporting professional development.
• Serve as a cross-functional leader and influencer, providing guidance and promoting consistency in asset management practices, including data governance and plan development—across all departments without direct authority.

Key Qualifications

Year One Critical Success Factors

Salary Range : $161,600 to $242,400 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

Performance-Based Incentive : Eligible for an annual bonus target at 20% of your annual salary.

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 .

Who We Are : 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.

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

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Finance and Sales; Industries : Airlines and Aviation

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