
Groundside system planner
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Reporting & Accounting: Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and supporting documentation, perform month-end closings for purchasing and inventory, and coordinate with auditors for quarterly and annual reporting;
- Project Management: Landside & Ground Transportation - Lead the planning and execution of ground transportation projects, manage consultants and contractors, oversee project phases from scoping to delivery, and coordinate with transit agencies and internal stakeholders;
- Planning & Analysis: Conduct forecasting, simulation modeling, and capacity analysis, develop data-driven recommendations to optimize facility use, manage data collection for landside operations, and support infrastructure decisions with business cases and cost-benefit analyses;
- Stakeholder Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present planning deliverables to internal leadership and external agencies, align transportation planning with regional strategies, and represent Airport's client at public meetings and planning forums;
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team by providing strategic direction, coaching, and support, foster a collaborative and safe work environment, and ensure alignment with Airport’s client vision, values, and regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Recognized post-secondary degree in Engineering, Planning, Aviation Management, or a related field; a degree in Transportation or Airport Planning/Engineering is preferred;
- Typically, a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in transportation or airport planning, operations, or business planning;
- Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership experience with proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate high-performing teams;
- Demonstrated experience in customer-centric environments with strong relationship-building capabilities;
- Demonstrable experience in data collection and analysis, process reengineering, statistical methods, and simulation modeling;
- Demonstrated knowledge of airport landside and ground transportation systems, including capacity planning, operations, and facility management;
- Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and experience with simulation modeling tools;
- Applied understanding of aviation industry trends, economic and forecasting methods, and socio-economic factors influencing air travel demand is considered an asset;
- Strong analytical, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments;
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance and possess a valid driver’s license;
- Accreditation with the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) is considered an asset;
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective;
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.