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.”

Located in Edmonton and reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People Officer (CPO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership for people, culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness across Edmonton International Airport (YEG). As the Airport continues to evolve and grow, the CPO 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 has experience in a consumer-based industry, and is a strategic, forward-thinking people leader with demonstrated experience shaping workforce strategy within a complex, service-oriented, and operationally intensive environment. They are skilled in aligning people and culture initiatives with organizational priorities and translating long-term business objectives into practical talent, leadership, and organizational effectiveness strategies that drive measurable results. A trusted advisor to executive leadership and Boards, the successful candidate combines strong business acumen with exceptional relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for people. They possess the ability to navigate complexity, balance competing priorities, and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and performance. With a thoughtful and pragmatic leadership style, they cultivate high-performing teams, develop future leaders, and create environments where employees are engaged, empowered, and able to contribute at their highest potential. Equally comfortable operating at both the strategic and enterprise level while remaining connected to the day-to-day realities of a dynamic organization, they bring curiosity, resilience, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, helping Edmonton International Airport build the workforce capabilities required to support long-term growth, operational excellence, and most importantly, exceptional 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 Jennifer Ward, Partner or 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.