Location: MontrealJoining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to join the expanding Aviation Planning group in our North region Toronto office. Arup is working with preeminent airport, airline and industry clients regionally and globally who are taking a long-term view and developing projects and programs to address the challenges of the coming years. These span the socio, economic and environmental spectrum to deliver long term sustainable development.
Project types include airport master plans throughout the world – recent examples include Mexico City New International Airport, Istanbul New Airport, Barcelona, Madrid, Venice, Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK), Western Sydney Airport; as well as aviation planning projects (landside, terminal, and airside) throughout North America, including Montreal Trudeau, Toronto Pearson, Los Angeles, New York JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Chicago O’Hare, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle-Tacoma, Houston, Dallas Fort Worth and many others.
You will deliver value and comprehensive designs and be an integral part of an extraordinary team as a global centre of excellence. We are looking for you to challenge and develop your technical skills, further your career and establish long term and meaningful relationships with colleagues, clients and collaborators as we influence the aviation industry and build a better world.
This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.
The opportunity
Perform capacity/demand assessment for planning studies using various tools, methods and techniquesConduct passenger and baggage flow simulation modelling, interpret results and identify solutionsDevelop spatial requirements and program development for infrastructure and facilities planningCAD and graphic support with focus on terminal planning but with involvement in other aspects of airport such as airside planning and landside planning.Develop standard drawings details.Assist with development and review of forecast demandCollect and collate data from surveys, benchmark studies and other sources as needed in support of planning studiesAssist in preparation of reports, presentations and deliverables including illustrations, tables and drawings to communicate complex technical ideas through a graphical and visual approach for a wide range of clientsGenerate and contribute to planning and operational reports and provide advice to planning and design teams, airports and airline clientsProject work includes many of the most significant complex airport developments globallyAnalyze and support the summarization of policy and standard documents and background studiesResearch and analyze trends and best practices related to airport planningYou will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree and professional license additionally beneficial in Transport Planning, Architecture, or related field6+ years’ progressively responsible experience in aviation planning, transport planning, or related field, reflecting a professional awareness of today’s aviation industry, as well as the planning, design, construction, financing, operation, and regulation of airports.Knowledge/experience of analytical techniques and tools including spreadsheet, database and simulation modellingExperience and proficiency of CAD platforms (AutoCAD/Micro Station), Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint) and ExcelDemonstrated strong numeric analytical competence and strategic thinking capabilityGood written and verbal communication skills essential for team-based working
The ability to work with high level architectural and master planning conceptsExcellent planning and organization skills and attention to detail for our fast-paced environmentMust be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challengesCandidate must be eligible to work in Canada without…
