Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job Code: 3013
At YVR, we believe in unlocking potential and shaping the future of aviation through meaningful student experiences.
As part of our Talent-First Strategy, we’re committed to building a strong early talent pipeline by offering co-op opportunities that go beyond the job description.
Here, students aren’t just part of the team – they’re contributors to our long-term vision.
Just as students learn from us, we recognize the tremendous value in learning from you, your fresh perspectives, bold thinking, and new ideas are critical to how our organization grows.
If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to help shape the future of travel, we want to hear from you. Whatever your background, area of study or experience – you belong at YVR.
If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance applying, please contact us at careers@yvr.ca.
Position Overview
Are you interested in being part of the roll out of the Next Generation Baggage Service?
As part of the Baggage Operations Department, you’ll work alongside the team that is improving how millions of passengers move through our airport.
You’ll take the lead on key initiatives – from helping launch the Self-Serve Bag Drop (SSBD) system to refining internal processes that ensure safe, efficient, and future ready baggage operations.
You’ll gain real-world experience in operational planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement, all while contributing to YVR’s strategic goals.
What You’ll be Doing
- Support operational initiatives by researching and developing ORAT (Operational Readiness and Transition) documentation for the Self-Serve Bag Drop project.
- Enhance the Baggage Operations SharePoint site to streamline team communication and improve documentation access.
- Draft and roll out Bag Hall Safety Directives, collaborating with operations teams to ensure consistency and safety.
- Drive internal awareness through communications and recognition programs that align with project milestones.
- Work cross-functionally to validate your work with stakeholders, iterating in real-time to support operational readiness.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience contributing to large-scale change and new initiatives.
- Valuable skills in communication, documentation, and process improvement that apply across industries.
- Cross-departmental exposure and mentorship from professionals who want to see you grow.
- The opportunity to leave your mark on a major infrastructure transformation that impacts millions.
- A standout project to showcase on your resume and a real sense of accomplishment.
Additional Information:
- Application deadline: April 16, 2025
- Start and End Date: May 5, 2025 – August 29, 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.
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.
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.
