Groundside system planner

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Groundside system planner

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Come join us to work at one of the most important Canadian airport project of decade.

As part of AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering Services group, the Airports team specializes in providing a full range of planning and engineering services for airport and heliport infrastructure projects to local, national, and international clients.

The Airport team is looking for a groundside system planner to join our growing team to work on one the most important Canadian airport projects. This role must be based in Toronto, ON. and the position is 100% in-office in Toronto.

Reporting to the Director of Airport Planning, this role leads groundside facility planning and supports strategic development of Airport's client standards and policies. The Manager, Groundside Systems Planning, is responsible for aligning projected demand with required capacity, coordinating with external transit agencies, and advising internal stakeholders through short- and long-term planning, analysis, and negotiations to define and optimize airport landside and ground transportation infrastructure.

Your role within the team:

• Reporting & Accounting: Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and supporting documentation, perform month-end closings for purchasing and inventory, and coordinate with auditors for quarterly and annual reporting;
• Project Management: Landside & Ground Transportation - Lead the planning and execution of ground transportation projects, manage consultants and contractors, oversee project phases from scoping to delivery, and coordinate with transit agencies and internal stakeholders;
• Planning & Analysis: Conduct forecasting, simulation modeling, and capacity analysis, develop data-driven recommendations to optimize facility use, manage data collection for landside operations, and support infrastructure decisions with business cases and cost-benefit analyses;
• Stakeholder Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present planning deliverables to internal leadership and external agencies, align transportation planning with regional strategies, and represent Airport's client at public meetings and planning forums;
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team by providing strategic direction, coaching, and support, foster a collaborative and safe work environment, and ensure alignment with Airport’s client vision, values, and regulatory standards.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Recognized post-secondary degree in Engineering, Planning, Aviation Management, or a related field; a degree in Transportation or Airport Planning/Engineering is preferred;
• Typically, a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in transportation or airport planning, operations, or business planning;
• Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership experience with proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate high-performing teams;
• Demonstrated experience in customer-centric environments with strong relationship-building capabilities;
• Demonstrable experience in data collection and analysis, process reengineering, statistical methods, and simulation modeling;
• Demonstrated knowledge of airport landside and ground transportation systems, including capacity planning, operations, and facility management;
• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and experience with simulation modeling tools;
• Applied understanding of aviation industry trends, economic and forecasting methods, and socio-economic factors influencing air travel demand is considered an asset;
• Strong analytical, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments;
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance and possess a valid driver’s license;
• Accreditation with the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) is considered an asset;
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective;
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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