Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.

 

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

 

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community  

Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)

A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program

 

What you can expect from this position

The Executive Director of Reliability & Maintenance Services plays a pivotal, high‑impact role at the heart of GTAA’s future. Reporting to the CIO and sitting on the ADTS senior leadership team, this leader drives the performance, resilience, and modernization of the airport’s physical infrastructure and operational technology. The mandate is bold: deliver exceptional reliability, elevate efficiency through a total‑cost‑of‑ownership mindset, and shape a technology‑driven asset strategy that propels GTAA toward its long‑term goals in sustainability, growth, and world‑class passenger experience.

 

The Executive Director oversees a vast and expanding portfolio of critical airport systems—from baggage handling and airfield electrical to HVAC, mechanical assets, and fleet maintenance—expected to at least double through the LIFT expansion program. The Executive Director is accountable for reliability excellence, operational scorecards, and the performance of a large unionized skilled‑trades workforce, while partnering across Airport Operations and Program Delivery to influence planning, design, commissioning, and readiness of new infrastructure. The position demands deep technical expertise, strong vendor and contract oversight, and a forward‑looking innovation mindset grounded in CMMS, IoT, predictive analytics, and digital‑twin/shadow technologies

 

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation combined with executive-level leadership capability in complex, asset-intensive environments. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, asset management, or a related technical discipline is required, with a master’s degree or executive education considered an asset. Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification aligned with ISO 55000 standards are highly desirable.

 

You will have a proven track record implementing enterprise asset management systems (such as Maximo or Infor), optimizing asset lifecycles, and delivering measurable improvements in reliability, cost, and sustainability. Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams—ideally within unionized or public-sector environments—along with demonstrated success in executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex governance structures is essential. The ideal candidate will also bring experience in redevelopment planning, asset readiness, risk management, and infrastructure resilience, paired with a forward-looking mindset that embraces innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

 

To Apply

To fill this position, Greater Toronto Airports Authority has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately should be submitted online.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GTAA 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 the GTAA 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.