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The Opportunity:
Are you ready to shape the future of aviation? WSP is seeking a passionate Intermediate Aviation Planner to join our forward-thinking team. You’ll play a key role in projects that range from new heliport and airport developments to airport expansions, runway rehabilitations, and terminal upgrades. Your work will include airport and heliport planning, facility and strategic studies, airside and apron layouts, aeronautical impact assessments, and regulatory compliance. Step into a role where your expertise will leave a lasting mark on Canadian aviation.
You'll help deliver transformative airside and landside projects for public, private, and First Nation clients, including upgrades to runways, aprons, terminals, hangars, and heliports. Collaborate closely with WSP’s project managers, engineers, and technical staff to drive innovation and excellence in airport infrastructure.
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
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, flexible work options, 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.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
- Analyze transportation data and conduct aviation studies to guide airport capacity, demand solutions, and operational planning.
- Collaborate with planning teams to develop airport master plans, land use strategies, terminal layouts, and zoning initiatives for sustainable growth.
- Utilize advanced flight planning and airport design software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, CAST, and AviPlan, to create innovative layouts and technical drawings.
- Perform aeronautical impact assessments, meteorological studies, and develop construction operation plans to support safe and efficient project delivery.
- Prepare persuasive business development proposals and produce clear technical memos, graphics, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
- Deliver engaging presentations and facilitate public consultation events to inform stakeholders and encourage community involvement.
- Serve as a key liaison, conducting site visits and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, airport operators, and project teams.
- Embrace additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the success of aviation projects.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
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;
Deep knowledge and understanding of airport airside, landside and terminal operations;
Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Knowledge of Aviation standards, codes, compliance policies and regulations;
Ability to work in a team environment as well as working independently with minimum supervision;
Firm knowledge of airport planning and design standards including Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Transport Canada TP312 4th and 5th Editions, TP 1247, ICAO
Airport Planning Manual and demonstrated competency with AutoCAD and Office Suite
Ability to travel on short assignments.
Company
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
