Position Summary
The Director, Commercial Projects plays a critical role in shaping the future commercial experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Working closely with cross-functional airport teams, this position leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of commercial initiatives that support revenue generation and terminal redevelopment. Acting as the key commercial representative on major airport projects, the Director ensures commercial objectives are embedded into terminal planning, infrastructure investments, passenger flow strategies, and guest experience initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future evolution of one of Canada's busiest airports. The successful candidate will help shape major terminal redevelopment initiatives, drive commercial growth strategies, and work alongside industry leaders on projects that directly impact millions of passengers annually.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Project Leadership
• Lead commercially sponsored projects, initiatives, and redevelopment programs across YYC.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Provide project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Serve as the primary liaison between YYC Commercial, airport stakeholders, and Vantage corporate teams.
• Build strong relationships across Infrastructure, Operations, Passenger Experience, Finance, and external consulting partners.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project governance forums.
• Ensure decisions and action items are documented and executed.
Strategic Commercial Planning
• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies, policies, and business initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, competitive developments, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue, passenger engagement, and operational effectiveness.
Terminal Development & Commercial Integration
• Represent commercial interests in terminal redevelopment, infrastructure, passenger experience, and operational projects.
• Participate in steering committees, design reviews, and project working groups.
• Ensure commercial considerations are integrated into terminal layouts, passenger flow planning, concessions development, and future infrastructure investments.
• Evaluate project decisions against revenue objectives, passenger experience goals, and long-term business strategy.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, planners, and consultants to optimize commercial opportunities throughout terminal environments.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex projects within aviation, infrastructure, real estate development, transportation, hospitality, or other customer-facing environments.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and navigating complex organizational environments.
• Airport experience is preferred but not required.
Skills & Capabilities
• Curious about the "why" and able to thrive in ambiguity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with sound commercial and business acumen.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications.
What we Offer
The expected annual compensation for this position includes a base salary of $155,000 to $175,000, plus eligibility to participate in the Company's annual incentive program. Beyond competitive compensation, we offer career progression opportunities, access to a global team of talented professionals, and boundless opportunities to make your mark within our organization. If you share our sense of adventure, we invite you to join us on the journey.
Primary Work Location: On-Site at Calgary International Airport.
Work Authorization: Only qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work Canada will be considered.
AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence-powered tools to support candidate sourcing. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition and Hiring teams, and all selection and hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
