Associate Director, Airport & Aviation Policy

Associate Director, Airport & Aviation Policy

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The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What’s in it for you

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Reporting to the Director, Government Relations and Aviation Policy, the Associate Director, Airport and Aviation Policy will support in managing Toronto Pearson’s engagement with key government and agency partners at the federal, provincial, and municipal level and is responsible for leading the development of government and stakeholder relations programs and policies related to supporting airport development projects, and aviation at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

As a collaborative leader to a small and impactful team, you will work interdepartmentally to understand airport and aviation business needs, and create, advocate for, and implement policy positions that support Toronto Pearson’s future transformation and operations. This role will also provide strategic policy advice to the GTAA Executive Team on matters related to GTAA’s regulatory functions related to aviation, airport operations and security, transit, land use, and other developments impacting aviation around Toronto Pearson International Airport.

• Primarily focus on the development of Airport and Aviation Policy positions, including:
  • Leading the day-to-day execution of policy position development and enactment strategies focused in:
    Aviation, Transportation and Transit, Land Use Planning, Community Issues, and Sustainability.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, strategic projects and programs by:
  • Managing multiple, complex projects that drive action on strategic modernization and business transformation initiatives.
  • Creating evaluation frameworks and carrying out evaluation of policies and programs to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders internally, as well as external aviation stakeholders, to understand operational requirements, and develop policies, frameworks and processes to meet identified needs.
  • Leading and conducting research, working with qualitative and quantitative sources of data, and developing evidence-informed recommendations based on findings.
• Manage and oversee the GTAA’s Noise Management Office, including noise complaint processes, community engagement, equipment, staff, and relationships with noise system service providers, ensuring the accuracy of data collected by the Aircraft Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS).
• Provide strategic direction and guidance for complex operational initiatives across multiple business areas, in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, government policies, processes and directives.
• Represent the GTAA as you develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with government (both elected and non-elected) and industry stakeholders, leading and organizing meetings with industry and community stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
• Prepare reports, research reports, knowledge translation materials, briefing notes, presentations (for senior leaders and Board members), policies,…