project manager

senior project manager

project coordinator

operations associate

equipment operator

Calgary Airport Authority

Routine was extremely important as staff depended on consistent work flow, deadlines and timelines were continuous, fair and equal supervision of staff, participation in ensuring month end closed as required with all billing and deposits completed. I liked coming in early to prepare before staff got in. I enjoyed the flexibility of choosing  breaks and the flex day policy. I found it gave me the benefit of keeping the accounting team going. I was on the OSH committee which involved workplace inspection of the airport that YYC employees used, ensuring our codes were adhered to and monthly meetings to review inspections. The hardest part of a day for me would be if there was staffing issues. Once you have built a team that functions day to day on support, trust and partnerships if one person on the team is not pulling their weight the dynamics start to fall apart.

The Airport Authority was a decent place to work if you want to collect a paycheque, be around friendly people, and just get your daily work completed. 
If you seek to make change, propose ideas and expect results, this environment is not conducive of promoting such ambition. They move far too slow a pace to ensure change happens when it is required and critical. They are behind the times when it comes to using technology to create efficiencies, and spend money in poor cyclical planning. Often, they repeat work and take the "if it's not broken don't fix it approach". Thus outdating themselves before they know it. 

They have potential to do so much more, yet, older management tend to be very risk adverse causing frustration to mid level and front line staff. 

Departments seem to be very segregated, and have issues working in cohesion when it matters most.

Working in Wolfgang Puck is fun and a lot of learnings to learn. The environment was nice such as the people whom you work with. The managers are awesome most specifically the employees. The most enjoyable part of this job is that you are making the food with passion by giving your best to satisfy the needs and wants of the customer by giving them a fresh and delicious foo based on the standard recipe procedure. I have learned a lot most especially in terms of different allergens of customers where in you have to be very careful. cautious in making and preparing their food. I really  love working in wolfgung Puck.

Great place, lots of people coming and going as any other airport, this airport is like a big store, lots of shop and resturants. my work envoirment was great, i greet every passenger with a smile, it was my job to do so, working with many other culture, i learn about there way of life in other country, was good to work with all people there, the hardest part of my job was just standing long periods of time, and when i smile at people, some dont return they smile, that was not easy, but i took it as it came, i learn about energy of people, and send my love to them to help them out, on there long flight. My enjjoyable part was lunchs many resturants to test out and shop.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It's a really great culture - everyone cares deeply about their work and supporting each other and the guests. Leadership is very open to new ideas and helps you make things happen. So far, I'm very happy here! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pace is somewhat fast (not as fast as other places I've worked) but definitely an appetite to move quickly which can be fun for me. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I have a desk job so lots of collaboration with my peers and stakeholders, and what's fun is the connection to the actual terminal and guest experience - working in an airport is exciting!

Was selected for the training program for per boarding screening officer. Training consisted of learning to view x-ray images of baggage and how to do a proper body check of a person and how to properly use the equipment. Was very time sensitive and you had to be aware of all the regulations and what to look for to ensure that the safety of the public was not compromised. The enjoyable part of the job was the people you worked with and the professional atmosphere in doing the job. The hardest part of the job was trying to learn all the material being given to you in a short period of time,

•	Surface Weather Observer - YYC, Calgary, July 2006 - Present. Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, precipitation and cloud, wind and ultraviolet conditions. Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters and snow conditions, and participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain. Maintain climatological databases, analyze and interpret weather data and participate in the production of weather maps, charts and reports. Install, inspect, monitor, calibrate and maintain meteorological equipment and instruments.

The best thing about this job is the money. Lots of OT in winter. Plus benefits.  4/4 with 2 of the off days being on call. 12 hour shifts. Half is night shifts, and that can be tough..going back & forth between day & night shifts. A lot of the equipment is old and in bad condition. Be careful with pre trips, if you miss anything,  they will blame you (not mechanics) for it. The guys who have been there awhile know what machines are faulty, and will leave those for the new guys. It is a shop job, and very political. If the guys don't like you...they will find a way to get you gone.

Great work life balance but the company really needs to rethink its strategy and approach from a management of personnel perspective. HR seems to be very corrupt and self serving, so do the management there. In particular the IT department is worryingly managed. The union makes it very challenging to get recognized or your job reclassified, new positions made etc. Overall if you are a self starter and ambitious - you will likely hate working here, if you are lazy and don't mind a lot of talk and very little action or consequences.... its a great fit for you.

The Authority is a good place to work, and wages are fairly comfortable.  If you are in a union role, then there will be annual inflation increases on your wage.  If you are in an excluded role, there will be a small annual bonus.

Good work-life balance and its an interesting and dynamic business.  Almost entirely new executive team in the last couple years, so anticipate some strategic changes in the next 5 years.

Can be frustrating when you need to work with another more complacent team in the organization and there's also a fair amount of silos between groups right now - I hope to see that change in the coming years.

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