Aviation Planner

**The Opportunity**:
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate to Senior Aviation Planner to join our Aviation Planning and Advisory Team. This position will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects for aviation sector clients. Assignments include: airport planning and design studies, heliport planning and design studies, airside/apron layout planning, facility planning, strategic planning, aeronautical impact assessments, regulatory compliance issues, and other aviation-related studies.

**Why WSP?
- A Canadian success story - we're **proud **to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
- **Enhance **the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada;
- **Outstanding **career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your **ideas and trying **new **things;
- A phenomenal **collaborative **culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people **who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

**We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
**WeAre **WSP**

**A day in the life**:

- Collect and interpret transportation data and statistics, capacity/demand analysis;
- Work with the planning team in preparing airport master plans and other planning studies including land use plans, terminal area plans, strategic plans and aviation subdivision plans;
- Prepare aeronautical impact assessments, plan of construction operations (PCOs), meteorological assessments and other studies;
- Prepare business development proposals;
- Prepare drawings using AutoCAD;
- Preparation of graphics, technical memos, and reports to communicate technical results and recommendations;
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations;
- Liaise with clients, project team members and authorities having jurisdiction regarding project requirements;
- Undertake site visits to obtain relevant information and engage with airport operators and stakeholders; Undertake the preparation and execution of public consultation events

**We'd love to hear from you if you have...**
- University degree or college diploma in a relevant field including planning, transportation engineering or aviation management;
- Minimum 7-10 years hands on experience in aviation planning for consideration as an intermediate planner;
- An understanding of airport airside, landside and terminal operations;
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as working independently with minimum supervision;
- Ability to work on multiple projects demonstrating good time management skills;
- Demonstrated competency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access);
- Proficiency with AviPLAN would be an asset;