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AVP/VP- Airport Commercial Services
Steer
Entrepreneurial leader to establish and grow Steer North America's Airport Commercial Services consulting practice in the U.S. and Canada, combining project delivery, practice building, business development, and team development.
21d ago
C$150,000 - C$250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
635 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport Planning
Environmental Planning
Engineering
Infrastructure
Project Management
Urban Planning
Sustainability
Development Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
practice growth
team management
client relationship
project management
technical leadership
strategic planning
- Play a key role in shaping and expanding the Airport Commercial Services practice, with responsibility for identifying opportunities and driving growth
- Manage project teams and ensure delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results
- Build and expand relationships with airports, concessionaires, developers, and other industry partners
- Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on key assignments in commercial strategy, concessions planning, financial modeling, and passenger experience optimization
- Partner with senior leadership to design and implement strategies for market entry, brand positioning, and client acquisition
- Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting their growth in both technical and consulting skills
- Act as an internal champion for airport commercial services, building internal awareness and cross-selling opportunities
- Contribute to building a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused culture within the practice
- Position the firm as a trusted advisor by contributing to thought leadership, presenting at conferences, and publishing industry insights
- Lead business development efforts, including prospecting, proposal writing, and client presentations
What you bring
bachelor's degree
entrepreneurial mindset
concessions planning
10 years experience
project management
airport industry
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, aviation, planning, economics, finance, or related discipline)
- Proven entrepreneurial mindset, with demonstrated success in practice building, business development, or market expansion
- Established relationships within the U.S. and Canadian airport industry
- Technical expertise in concessions planning, financial modeling, business case development, or airport real estate
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in airport commercial services, concessions, real estate, or non-aeronautical revenue strategy
- Active involvement in professional organizations such as AAAE, ACI-NA, or regional airport associations
- Strong project management skills and experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Experience introducing new service lines or growing a consulting offering from early stages
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Security clearance- steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed. in our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, steer has welcomed the creation of various employee resource groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1978
Year of Establishment
The company was established over four decades ago, marking the beginning of its journey as a transport consultancy.
23 offices
Global Presence
With a network spanning across four continents, the firm operates from 23 strategic locations worldwide.
Three decades
Market Leadership
Over three decades, the company has established itself as a leader in multiple sectors, including aviation and urban development.
- A consultancy that has evolved into an international advisory firm.
- Operates globally to address complex infrastructure challenges.
- Combines expertise in economics, planning, design, and technical delivery to create commercially driven strategies.
- Specializes in reshaping cities and transport networks through innovative solutions.
- Provides services ranging from airport policy consultations to urban real-world transport solutions.
- Offers financial advisory support for infrastructure and energy market investments.
- Assists with strategic policy guidance, transport planning, logistics, and emerging technology analysis.
- Maintains independence through employee ownership, ensuring unbiased advice with a long-term focus.
- Blends data analytics with behavioral insights to inform projects, such as stadium crowd control and EV charging planning.
- Focuses on integrating place-making, economic growth, and technical precision into its work.
- Employee‑led pathway and staff‑hub driving initiatives across all teams
- Embedding decarbonisation and sustainable development into daily work
- Outcome‑focused local environmental action via LEAPs—central locations, no car‑parking, bike schemes, travel levies, local staff deployment, circular economy
- Responsible procurement & supply chain policy requiring goods/services to meet environmental standards
- Research & innovation programme to analyse carbon implications of office/home/hybrid work models
- Transition to renewable energy sources and closed‑loop recycling in operations
- Incentives and support for sustainable, low‑carbon transport modes
Carbon Neutral 2022
Achievement Date
The company achieved carbon neutrality on January 1, 2022.
Net Zero 2025
Long-term Goal
Committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2025.
50% Local Offsets
Reduction Commitment
The company's plan includes at least 50% local offsetting to minimize environmental impact.
- Employee‑developed Net Zero plan embedded at all levels
- Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with UK PPN06/21 requirements
- Operational sustainability pillars: proactive impact management; legal compliance; positive environmental practices; continuous improvement
- LEAP actions: central offices served by public transport, no office parking, bike purchase schemes, business‑travel levies, low‑carbon meeting travel, local staff deployment, furniture/equipment charity donations, lease‑renewal recycling upgrades
- Transition to renewable energy and closed‑loop recycling
- Responsible procurement and supply‑chain policy to minimise environmental impacts
- Incentives/support for sustainable transport modes
- Using UK Equalities Act 2010 framework covering nine protected characteristics to measure EDI performance
- Benchmarking EDI across private-sector professional services, industry and local communities
- Gender pay gap reported via published report
- Members of Women in Transportation Society International; Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (Gold in Talent Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation)
- Signatory to UK Mayor of London’s Diversity in Transport pledge; signatory of Railway Industry Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter; registered as Disability Confident Committed employer
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