New Posting- WSP Group

Aviation Planner

WSP Group  40 reviews - Kitchener, ON

Full-time, Permanent

WSP is currently seeking a Planner, located at our Kitchener, ON office to support our group of professional aviation specialists, technologists and engineers to deliver aviation consulting services to our domestic and international clients.

A sampling of the services provided by WSP’s Aviation Planning group includes: airport master planning, project management, land use planning, operational assessments, air terminal and facilities planning, business and strategic planning, activity forecasting, financial analysis, airfield ground lighting, runway, taxiway and apron design, de-icing facility design, obstacle limitation surface assessment, regulatory compliance and Safety Management Systems.

This position forms an integral part of WSP’s Centre of Excellence in the Aviation Industry.

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Senior Planner who is experienced in project management and airport planning and will assist in completing various assigned tasks related to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure in Canada and globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Actively participate and provide input in developing airport planning and zoning plans utilizing previous knowledge and experience;

·         Application of airport planning techniques with minimal supervision;

·         Apply existing knowledge in the planning of airfield infrastructure projects by developing preliminary drawings and technical reports with minimal supervision;

·         Undertake windrose studies, aircraft performance analysis, preliminary cost estimates, terminal functional space planning etc., with minimal supervision;

·         Apply existing knowledge in airfield facilities planning including simulation of aircraft ground maneuvering using AviPlan Airside Pro software;

·         Assist with the preparation of Strategic and/or Business Plans to support capital investments;

·         Undertake research activities to identify and develop and/or present potential solutions to aviation issues;

·         Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance and coaching to the team’s less experienced employees;

·         Organize and participate in stakeholder consultations in support of projects;

·         Assist in managing projects under the supervision of the Manager, Aviation Planning;

·         Opportunity for travel within Ontario and out of Province may be available;

·         Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Post-secondary degree/diploma

·         Minimum 4 years of related experience;

·         Enthusiastic interest in the field of aviation;

·         Strong verbal and personal communication skills;

·         Excellent work ethic and attention to detail;

·         Full working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs;

·         Ability to think critically;

·         Ability to work in a team environment;

·         Very strong organizational skills;

·         Possess a valid Ontario Drivers’ license is considered an asset;

·         AutoCAD Experience;

·         Experience in applying Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices Publication;

·         Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Verbal and written communication skills in French are considered an asset.

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).

To learn more about our firm and the projects we have been involved in, please visit our World of Possibilities microsite.

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 is one of the world's leading professional engineering services firms. Every day our more than 34,000 experts work to restore the natural environment and transform the built environment.

In Canada, our 8000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide. We’re a Forbes Top Employer in Canada, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canada’s Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.  At WSP, we’re proud, professional and passionate people. Join us.