Groundside System Planner

Reporting to the Director of Airport Planning, you will lead the groundside facility planning and support strategic development of standards and policies. You’ll also be responsible for aligning projected demand with required capacity, coordinating with external transit agencies, and advising internal stakeholders through short- and long-term planning, analysis, and negotiations to define and optimize airport landside and ground transportation infrastructure.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Proven Ability / Key Skills

Please note: This position is based in Toronto, ON, and requires 100% in-office presence.

• Typically, a minimum of 8 years of progressive proven ability in transportation or airport planning, operations, or business planning.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applied understanding of aviation industry trends, economic and forecasting methods, and socio-economic factors influencing air travel demand is considered an asset.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrable proven ability 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.
• Accreditation with the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) is considered an asset.
• Recognized post-secondary degree in Engineering, Planning, Aviation Management, or a related field; a degree in Transportation or Airport Planning/Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership ability with proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and knowledge with simulation modeling tools.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Demonstrated knowledge in customer-centric environments with strong relationship-building capabilities.