Posting Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Closing Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Located in the heart of Niagara region, the Niagara District Airport is situated between Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines, providing a link to world-renowned theatres, wineries, festivals, restaurants, golf courses and casinos. We have a 5,000-foot runway, NAV Canada on site, and Customs clearance capacity, with Avgas and Jet Fuel refueling available. We are host to a wide variety of aviation activity, including flight training, executive and personal charters, helicopter, military and fixed wing sightseeing operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A University degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferably a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with some broad, multi-disciplinary project management experience as well.
• Prior experience in aviation or other related fields of airport management would be considered a benefit, but is not necessary.
• Superior interpersonal skills, experience in working with various stakeholders to manage a project to specific goals. Ability to grow, build and maintain relationships across numerous sectors.
• Able to influence, collaborate and negotiate cross functionally, as well as with external stakeholders to achieve results.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
  Qualified candidates are asked to forward their resume and covering letter in confidence to Daniel Pilon, Niagara District Airport, CEO at dpilon@niagaradistrictairport.ca
  We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Niagara District Airport is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
  Job Type: Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-1

• Providing oversight, leadership and guidance on various projects directly related to the Airport’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan.
• Immediate support for existing projects, such as the Airport Redevelopment Project. This includes the Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, the Air Service and Route Development Strategy, a Financial Business Case, and additional studies with external stakeholders and consultants.
• Provision and presentation of information to specific stakeholders, including – but not limited to – the Niagara District Airport Commission, external Boards and Agencies, airlines and additional partners in the aviation industry, community partners (both public and private sector), various levels of government, and municipal councils.
• Supporting the development of partnerships with key stakeholders related to the projects, including government relations firms, aviation consultants, and government staff, to support the presentation of funding requests to Federal, Provincial, and local government agencies and departments.