Co-op Student – Climate and Environment Department

The Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking a full-time co-op student for its Climate and Environment Department for an 8-month term starting May 2025. The role involves developing and implementing environmental initiatives, supporting waste management, water conservation, and data analysis. Candidates should have strong computer skills, experience with data management, and excellent communication abilities. The position requires physical presence at the airport with an option to work remotely two days a week.
Position Overview

The Vancouver Airport Authority has one (1) full-time opportunity for a co-op position in Climate and Environment Department for an 8-month term starting May 2025. The successful candidate will develop, analyze, coordinate and implement initiatives that are consistent with, and will facilitate, the Airport Authority’s Environmental Management Plan. The Airport Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join its Climate and Environment Department. The Climate and Environment Department administers programs to mitigate risks and impacts from airport operations, and fulfil strategic objectives outlined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – as well as developing an Archaeology Plan and Heritage Plan for Sea Island. Key environmental programs within the department include waste reduction, water conservation, energy/carbon management, hazardous materials management, environmental assessment, archaeology/heritage, water quality, natural habitat, and noise management. The diverse nature of programs makes the work environment varied and interesting. This co-op position will report to the Manager of Climate and Environment and will work closely with a Senior Environmental Specialist in delivering outcomes that support Strategic Plan and EMP goals at YVR.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Support the Climate and Environment team in identification and delivery of projects related to waste management, water conservation, and archaeology & heritage
• Assist in the development of database schema and strategies for populating and maintaining new datasets associated with departmental information (e.g., archaeology, waste management, water quality, etc.)
• Gather observations and perform data analysis to identify and quantify opportunities
• Assist in the rollout of environmental awareness campaigns and outreach related to environmental initiatives and engagement materials for employees

Key Qualifications include:

The individual will have the following:
• Strong computer skills are essential, particularly Office 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience with data management, data analysis, and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work well independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise and communicate with wide range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with field work and data collection

Note that the successful candidates must be able to qualify for a Restricted Area Identity Card and a Transportation Security Clearance; as such, you must be able to provide a place of residence in Canada (if in Canada for less than 5 years, former addresses will be required)

Work will be performed physically at the Vancouver International Airport, with an option to work remotely up to two days a week.

Additional Information:
• Application deadline: April 13, 2025
• Start and End Date: May 5, 2025 – December 19, 2025
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours
• Dress Code: Westcoast Business Casual
• Number of Openings: 1

Salary Range : $24.08/hr + Living Wage top up to $27.05/hr

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.
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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.