Job Description

General information

Job Title
VP of Operations
Date
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Entity
Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc.
Posting City
Calgary
Posting State
Alberta
Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
Exempt
Shift
A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Position: VP of Canada

Location:Canada

Reports to:SVP, West

The VP ofCanada is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, financial results, and customer satisfaction of aviation services operations across Canada. This role provides strategic direction and hands-on operational oversight to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery in a highly regulatedaviationenvironment.

This role will lead multiple airport operations, develop high-performingteams, strengthen airline andairportauthority partnerships, and drive continuous improvementinitiativesthat support company growth, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture.

This position requires a proven leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, build strong relationships with customers and regulators, and foster a culture aligned with company values and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational leadership

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across all locations

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, safety standards and company policies

• Provide overall leadership and direction for aviation services operations across Canada

• Ensure safe, secure, and efficient service delivery in compliance with regulatory and company standards

• Drive operational excellence through performance management, process improvement, and workforce optimization

• Monitoroperational KPIs and implement correctiveactionsto achieve service and financial targets

• Lead emergency response and IROPs management as required

Financial and Business Performance

• Own full P&L responsibility for Canada operations

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cost -control strategies

• Identify revenue growth opportunities and support business development initiatives

• Drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency

• Monitor financial performance and implement actionsatoachieve profitability targets

Customer andStakeholderManagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline partners, airport authorities, and regulatory agencies

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service reliability

• Serve as the primary escalation point for customerconcernsand operational issues

• Driveand support contract negotiations, service expansions, and new businessopportunities

People and Culture Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a diverse workforce across multiple locations

• Build a culture of accountability,engagementand teamwork

• Ensure effective workforce planning, staffing, and succession planning

• Drive employee engagement, retention, and performancemanagementinitiatives

• Develop strong relationships with Unions as well as with strategic suppliers

Strategic Execution

• Translate corporate strategy intoactionableoperational plans

• Lead transformation and continuous improvementinitiatives

• Identifyopportunitiesfor innovation and operationalefficiencies

• Align regional operations with company elevation standards and organizational goals

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment.

“EOE, including disability/vets”