Vice President, People & Culture

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a dynamic and forward-thinking transportation hub, serving as a critical gateway for commerce, tourism, and innovation in Alberta and beyond. With a bold vision for growth and transformation, YEG is undertaking significant capital development projects to enhance infrastructure, sustainability, and passenger experience. YEG, Canada’s fifth-busiest airport, is operated by the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (or Edmonton Airports), a community-based, not-for-profit corporation established in 1990. Edmonton Airports manages Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Villeneuve Airport (ZVL). Edmonton Airports vision is simple: “More flights to more places.” Based in the Edmonton area and reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, People & Culture is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. With approximately 300 team members today, as YEG continues to evolve and grow, this leader will play a critical role in aligning workforce strategies with business priorities, operational excellence, customer service, innovation, safety, and long-term organizational success. The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive whose broad experience enables meaningful impact. Naturally curious and committed to lifelong learning, they will quickly understand the nuances of leading in an operationally complex environment undergoing exciting transformation. With a collaborative, people-centred leadership style, they will align people and culture initiatives with organizational priorities and translate long-term business objectives into practical talent, leadership, and organizational effectiveness strategies that deliver measurable results, support sustainable growth, strengthen operational excellence, and enhance customer experiences. To Apply To fill this position, Edmonton International Airport has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31965. For more information, please contact Caleb Herrick, Consultant, of Odgers. We thank all those who express an interest; however, only those chosen for further development will be contacted. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Edmonton International Airport is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Edmonton International Airport throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Lead the people and culture strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to align workforce initiatives with business priorities. Translate long-term objectives into practical talent and leadership strategies to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Seeking a seasoned executive with broad experience leading in operationally complex environments undergoing transformation. The ideal candidate must possess a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Workforce Strategy
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Change Management
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Planning
• People-Centred Leadership
• Human Resources Management
• Culture Transformation

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive