Department Manager (Full Time Permanent)

Located in Campbell River BC, we are a private corporate flight department under CARs 604, delivering safe, compliant, and professional aviation services. Our modern fleet includes a Legacy 500, Praetor 500, Phenom 300, and Airbus Helicopter AS350 B2, supporting a strong safety culture and operational excellence across all flight activities.
We are seeking an experienced Flight Department Manager (FDM) to provide senior leadership and oversight of all aspects of flight operations, with a primary focus on safety, regulatory compliance, budget and risk management. This full-time, permanent role is suited to a highly accountable aviation professional with deep knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, a proven commitment to Safety Management Systems, and the ability to ensure operations consistently meet or exceed regulatory and corporate standards.
Ensure conformity with Transport Canada regulations (CARs 604) as well as corporate policies and procedures.
Act as primary liaison with Transport Canada inspectors (POI, PMI) and regulatory bodies.
Develop, implement, and maintain guidelines, policies, and procedures for aviation services, including quality assurance and industry best practices.
Oversee the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring continuous improvement, reporting, and corrective action processes.
Monitor, assess, and report on airport and aviation facilities as to their condition, initiate risk assessments and corrective actions.
Manage departmental budget, monitor and control spending in line with annual limits.
Research, evaluate, and recommend aircraft equipment and technology improvements.
Implement and update the Company Operations Manual and ensure crew compliance.
Work closely with the Chief Pilot to ensure crew training, scheduling, and regulatory currency.
Oversee passenger itineraries, crew assignments, and operational reporting.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to subordinate staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
5 plus years aviation industry experience in commercial, private, or charter operations.

• 3 plus years in a supervisory or management role with a private or commercial operator of similar size and complexity; OR has held the licences and ratings required to act as Captain on company aircraft.
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs 604) and related circulars/advisories.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising, training, and motivating teams.
• Regulatory knowledge of CARs 604 and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Strong understanding of SMS, ERP, and quality assurance programs.
• Knowledge of crew scheduling, training, and record management systems.
• Proven experience with budget management and cost-control processes.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and aviation management platforms (e.g., CAMP, scheduling software).

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manage multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.
Broadstreet Properties Ltd. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.