Senior Aviation Planner - Airports

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we’ll take your career to new heights.

Stantec Consulting Limited (Stantec) is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner with relevant experience and qualifications to join our Airport Planning and Design team. We are seeking an individual who is dynamic and motivated; ability to assume a senior project manager role, that has problem-solving and communication skills and a strong work ethic. The candidate should demonstrate a desire and interest in challenging assignments, advancement potential, and interest and ability to travel.

The selected individual will be supported by other experienced aviation planners, engineers, architects and support staff and will be responsible for contributing to or leading the planning assignments for airport infrastructure projects, including but not limited to airport master plans, feasibility and regulatory studies, commercial land developments at airports (airside, terminal, landside) and related aviation and airport support services planning and operations, and support for other disciplines (architecture and engineering) in general planning and design related tasks as assigned.

We are seeking an individual with experience and knowledge in all or most of the following areas:

• Airside, terminal, and landside planning and airport master planning, assessments of traffic forecasts, airport facility requirements and demand/ capacity analyses, airside, terminal and landside operations integration of systems.
• Airport terminal concept of operations and required systems.
• Aircraft and ground vehicle movement simulation and modelling using AviPlan.
• Airport and heliport planning and design principles and techniques.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Client and stakeholder engagement / presentations, discussions and workshops.
• Airport operations, management and aviation technical experience or training.
• Knowledge and application of relevant and applicable aviation standards and regulatory framework for airports (ICAO, IATA, Transport Canada, Nav Canada, etc.).

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position would be to:

• Manage airport planning projects and perform planning tasks to support airport design projects.
• Perform airport site reviews via desktop study or site visit, engage with clients and stakeholders in support of airport planning and design projects.
• Prepare development/concept plans for airfield, terminal or ground transportation facilities compliant with applicable standards and regulations.
• Prepare written reports and deliverables for airport projects.
• Prepare and present concepts, final draft materials to airport authorities, stakeholders, and the public as part of a project team.
• Support the Airport Infrastructure and Buildings teams with Pursuits and Business Development activities, as required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Education and Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Urban Planning, Aviation Management or Operations.
• Minimum 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field.
• Familiarity with the aviation industry and an ability to support new and existing client relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• 2D drafting skills using CAD software.
• Project management skills and progressive experience in aviation projects.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and written communications skills.
• Ability to speak French an asset.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with airside planning software, such as Aviplan.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff and client organizations.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.