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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.

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 include:

• 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 include:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in asset management within complex, asset-intensive organizations in the public or private sector with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Post-secondary degree in engineering (with P. Eng designation preferred), architecture, project management, business, or a related field; an MBA, PMP, and/or certifications in Asset Management or Maintenance Management are considered strong assets.
• Expertise in capital and infrastructure planning, leveraging technology, data, and systems to drive strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in implementing change management strategies and fostering organizational adoption of innovative asset management practices.
• Knowledge and experience in sustainability, climate action, energy management, and environmental stewardship, with a track record of incorporating ESG principles into decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing, agile, and accountable teams in a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizations, balancing multiple priorities, budgets, and stakeholders while driving transformational initiatives.
• Thought leader with a growth mindset, capable of fostering innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Strong alignment with YVR’s values and strategic focus on customer experience, community, and a net-zero future.

Year One Critical Success Factors

• Develop a deep understanding of the Vancouver Airport Authority, its people, departments, strategy, culture, and vision for the future.
• Refine data governance and information strategy that will ensure successful movement of data through the entire project lifecycle, from procurement to construction, into maintenance and operations.
• Establish consistency across all asset classes and programs.
• Complete development of a strong values-based framework to optimize capital investment driven from asset management plans and the data obtained within the program and integrate with organization-wide prioritization approach

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

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.

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. We strive to provide an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities, allowing us to better serve them.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. We want to make sure you truly belong and help you reach your full potential. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at

Join us on this journey as we continue to transform our airport to better serve our communities.

Transform the Way Cities Work

Our client is a leader in civic technology, providing innovative software and expert consulting to revolutionize how local governments manage their most critical assets. We're looking for a driven Asset Management & GIS Implementation Specialist to guide our municipal partners through a complete digital transformation.

In this role, you won't just be implementing software. You will be a strategic partner to cities, fundamentally reshaping their operational processes. You'll lead the charge in deploying advanced asset management platforms and geospatial systems (GIS) that directly impact community services and infrastructure. If you're ready to see your work make a tangible difference in the public sector, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key liaison between our clients and technical teams, you will:

• Lead Digital Transformation: Partner directly with municipal teams to analyze their current asset management workflows and engineer significant, technology-driven improvements.
• Architect Custom Solutions: Design and recommend tailored digital strategies, integrating asset management software, GIS data, and automated workflows to solve the unique challenges of city operations.
• Drive Geospatial Integration: Oversee the configuration and integration of client geodatabases (Esri ArcGIS, etc.) to ensure seamless data flow and powerful spatial analysis capabilities.
• Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Act as the primary point of contact for city clients throughout the project lifecycle, translating their needs into technical requirements and ensuring project success.
• Empower Your Clients: Provide strategic guidance and hands-on training to help municipalities master new digital tools, optimize their operations, and enhance their service delivery to the public.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing digital asset management platforms, with a strong focus on geospatial data integration (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Suite, Cartegraph, Cityworks, or similar).
• Deep understanding of municipal environments, including public works, utility infrastructure, and government-specific engineering workflows.
• Proven technical expertise in configuring and managing geodatabases for municipal applications.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical audiences.
• A track record of successfully guiding clients through software implementation and digital change management.
• Excellent problem-solving and client relationship-building skills.
• Bonus Points: A degree in GIS, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• High Impact: See your work directly improve the communities we live in.
• Autonomy & Influence: Be the strategic expert guiding clients and internal teams.
• Growth: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the civic tech industry.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits.

Company Summary:

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Location:

This position is located in our Kitchener, Ontario office in Canada. Hybrid/flexible schedules available with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as business allows.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a IT Vendor Management and Procurement Specialist to support our global IT operations. This role focuses on vendor management, IT procurement, contract governance, risk management, financial tracking, and project/program delivery . You will optimize vendor relationships, streamline procurement, ensure financial transparency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver programs with robust financial and operational controls. You will also collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and legal teams worldwide, playing a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relationship & Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and compliance milestones; proactively drive renewal and sourcing strategies.
• Support contract negotiations to optimize pricing, SLAs, and terms & conditions.
• Act as a primary point of contact between vendors and internal IT/business teams for contract, performance, and billing inquiries.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all IT vendor contracts , categorized by business unit, region, and service type.

IT Procurement & Compliance

• Coordinate global IT procurement processes, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and regional regulations.

IT Financial Management & Analysis

• Partner with IT finance and procurement teams to manage IT operating and capital budgets, including purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on IT vendor spend, ensuring alignment with project budgets and annual operating plans.
• Support financial forecasting, cost optimization initiatives, and spend consolidation efforts.

PMO and Project Support

• Support PMO governance processes , ensuring vendor deliverables and procurement activities align with project delivery goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure vendor contributions are delivered on time and within scope.
• Contribute to PMO reporting and dashboards , highlighting contract status, vendor performance, financial risks, and procurement bottlenecks.

IT Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and track IT operational risks and vendor-related risks across contracts, service delivery, and procurement activities.
• Work with cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams to ensure vendor engagements meet risk, privacy, and security requirements .
• Maintain risk registers and escalate critical vendor or project risks to IT leadership and the risk management office.
• Assist in audits and risk assessments related to vendor compliance, license usage, and IT controls.
• Promote adherence to risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX) across IT operations and third-party engagements.

Process Governance and Documentation

• Standardize and document IT procurement, vendor engagement processes, contract templates, and workflows.
• Ensure procurement, contract, and vendor documentation is maintained, compliant, and easily accessible for global teams.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and business unit leaders to align vendor engagements and contract terms with strategic goals.
• Assist business units in understanding vendor capabilities and existing contracts to avoid duplication or gaps.
• Serve as a cultural and language bridge for cross-border collaboration , particularly with Chinese vendors and teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO), IT procurement, IT financial management, or vendor management role.
• Strong understanding of IT vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiation, and procurement processes.
• Experience managing IT Financials, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
• Proven track record of supporting global IT operations in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Excel, and project tracking platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in global IT environments with multiple business units and regions, especially in China and North America.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, risk, and procurement processes related to IT contracts.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification a plus.
• IT outsourcing and risk control experience or certification will be a big plus.
• PMO or project management certification like Scrum master or SixSigma is nice to have.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or energy sectors is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO time, and casual sick days.

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 CAD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include quarterly bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.