Location – Located in the central part of the Niagara Region and municipally owned by the Town of Pelham, City of Port Colborne, Township of Wainfleet, and City of Welland, the aerodrome is centrally located within the Town of Pelham on River Road, adjacent to the Welland River.

Reporting to the Commission you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the airport, including, but not limited to, property management and airport services.

To be successful in this role, you have

Aviation experience and/or Business Management and/or Administration or related field experience.
Managerial or supervisory experience in property or facility management
Administrative skills
A valid Ontario driver’s license.
Ability to operate airport lawn and snow removal tractor

Who you are!

Strategic thinker
Positive and optimistic
Self-motivated
Diplomatic; you treat everyone with respect and dignity

This is a part-time permanent position, with flexible hours (combination of off-site and on-site) during the December through March period with on-site hours primarily in the April through November timeframe. Remuneration and work hours are negotiable. Anticipated hours average 28 to 32 hours per week.

Please see the below job description of primary tasks associated with Facility Operations.

This posting closes on July 23, 2025.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter quoting "Airport Facility Operator" to:

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission (NCDRAC)
435T River Rd.
Fenwick, Ontario L0S 1C0

Email: info@niagaracentralairport.ca

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise us of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Airport Facility Operator

Purpose and Scope

Reporting to Commission, the Airport Facility Operator has overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the Airport. Scope of responsibility will include but is not limited to: administration and property management, as well as directing and providing both hands-on and oversight of operations staff or contractor(s) and contract bookkeeper while maintaining effective customer service delivery. The facility operator is responsible for effective relationship building and communications with the Commission, land and airside tenants, aviation associations, all regulatory agencies, customers, and the general public.

Airport Operations

Lead airport operations, identifying needs, implementing performance and safety improvement measures where appropriate, and making recommendations.
Direct airport operations and its priorities. Issue NOTAMs when necessary.
Provide guidance to all staff, contractors, customers, and tenants in mediating and finding constructive solutions to issues, requests, complaints, or claims.
Ensure that all established safe work practices and procedures are followed.
Provide oversight of operations, emergency response, administration, and property management.
Ensure airport policies and procedures are adhered to, implemented, and maintained and that the airport complies with all regulations and policies (federal, provincial, and municipal authorities).
Act as the primary point of contact on all operational and business issues concerning the airport.
Liaise with the Commission directors, contractors, general public, and other city staff in regard to airport operations, projects, and enquiries on an ongoing basis.
Attend and provide agenda and reports for Commission meetings.
Maintain an active liaison with all land and airside tenants on operations matters of mutual interest.
Develop, implement, and maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures. Develop Fire & Safety Plan and assist in producing a new Governance plan.
Oversee aircraft fueling operations, ensuring systems are maintained and fuel quality checked weekly.
Collect, analyze, and interpret relevant information related to airport activities and performance, and prepare and maintain annual airport operations reports as directed.
Responsible for the administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring operations are managed within the approved budget limits.
Manage an ongoing program of capital investments and maintenance, and participate as needed in the planning, design, scheduling and organizing of airport related capital works projects.
Ensure prompt, thorough, and appropriate investigations and responses to airport requests and complaints.

Property Management & Strategic Initiatives

Demonstrate a strong commercial focus with emphasis on maximizing airport revenues while maintaining effective cost control.
Enhance and promote the airport’s public image locally, with all stakeholders and tenants.
In consultation with the Commission, honour and enforce the terms of all leases and contracts.
Collect and interpret relevant information/data related to airport operations for reporting and planning.
In consultation with the Commission, help develop an airport long-range strategic plan.
Ensure all electronic and paper-based data, documents, reports, and correspondence are maintained.

Additional Responsibilities

Beyond oversight, the Facility Operator will have a full understanding of contract/staff - Bookkeeper, Facility Maintenance, Meeting Clerk responsibilities.
Assist and perform tasks, including, but not limited to, on-site phone, mail, and email retrieval and responses, website message changes, drinking water system checks and ordering all safety and runway checks, filing, cheque printing, and other ancillary administration and commission directed tasks.
Identify regulatory, policy, or procedural deficiencies and implement solutions.

Helpful Qualifications Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations, standards and guidelines specifically Transport Canada and airport maintenance.
Knowledge and understanding of the airport leasehold arrangements.
Knowledge of applicable WorkSafe regulations and safe work procedures.
Basic knowledge Microsoft Office.
Equipment operation (tractor) for grass cutting and snow clearing.

Key Competencies:

Key Competency

Job Specific Requirements

Communication
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Able to write reports.
Conflict Management
Able to resolve conflict with a professional manner and calm demeanour, and to deal effectively with the public
Creativity and Innovation
Able to plan and deliver change initiatives and innovation.
Leadership
Lead by example in maintaining a respectful, safe, and supportive work environment, along with treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and fairness
Performance
Excellent performance and employee relations skills.
Networking and Relationship Building
Able to establish effective, respectful, and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Planning and Organizing
Able to meet deadlines, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
Teamwork
Works effectively as a team member, promoting team cohesion, inclusion, and collaboration.

Education/Experience

Aviation or other Business, Administrative, or related practical experience would be an asset.
Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-23
Expected start date: 2025-08-25

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