Airport planner

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us to work at one of the most important Canadian airport projects of the decade.

As part of AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering Services group, the airports team specializes in providing a full range of planning and engineering services for airport and heliport infrastructure projects to local, national, and international clients.

The Airport team is looking for an Airport planner to join our growing team to work on one of the most important Canadian airport projects.

This role must be based in Toronto, On. and the position is 100% in-office in Toronto.

Role: Manager, Integrated Airport Flow Planning

Your role within the team:

Reporting to the Director of Airport Planning, this role supports strategic planning by developing GTAA standards and terminal facility requirements. It provides short- and long-term planning analysis and collaborates with internal stakeholders to define and optimize terminal infrastructure needs.

• Reporting & Accounting*:* Prepare monthly internal reports and supporting documents, perform month-end closing of purchasing and inventory sub-ledgers, prepare journal entries and manage general ledger transactions, coordinate quarterly and annual audit documentation with internal and external auditors;
• Terminal Planning Project Management: Manage terminal planning projects of significant scope, including conducting planning studies, developing analytical tools, and preparing recommendations for Airport's client decision-making. Oversee all phases of project management including tendering, contracting, scope development, and outcomes. Manage consultants and contractors throughout project execution;
• Terminal Planning and Analysis*:* Lead demand forecasting, statistical modeling, simulation, and data collection to inform terminal planning. Develop and analyze facility utilization metrics; recommend strategies to optimize space and operations. Manage passenger and baggage data, negotiate data agreements, and conduct cost-benefit analyses to support infrastructure investments;
• Reporting & Communication of Terminal Planning Deliverables: Prepare and present reports and recommendations to executive stakeholders and board committees. Develop planning-related policies and standards. Represent Airport's client at public meetings and external forums, ensuring alignment with the Airport's client Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs;
• ***Team Leadership:***Terminal Systems Planning: Lead the Terminal Systems Planning team, overseeing recruitment, performance management, development planning, and budgeting. Fulfill the people manager promise by clarifying strategy, fostering innovation, removing barriers, coaching team members, and ensuring a safe, inclusive work environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Recognized post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Computer Science, or related field; degree in Airport or Air Transportation Planning preferred;
• Typically, a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in airport or aviation planning, operations, or business planning;
• Minimum 3 years direct people leadership experience with ability to lead and motivate;
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years; 5 years preferred) in data collection and analysis, process reengineering, statistical methods, and simulation modeling;
• Strong knowledge of airport planning, operations, systems, capacity planning and management, including air carrier and agency operations;
• Well-developed problem analysis, decision-making, multitasking, and time management skills in fast-paced environments;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with ability to influence without authority and simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences;
• Applied knowledge of economic, statistical, and forecasting methods, aviation industry trends, and socio-economic factors affecting air travel demand, flexible and strategic mindset;
• Proven experience in customer-centric environments with strong relationship-building skills;
• Must be able to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance and hold a valid driver’s license;
• International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) accreditation considered an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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