Graduate Airport Planner (Available 2026)

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

• Perform capacity and/or demand assessment for planning studies using various tools, methods and techniques

• Develop spatial requirements and program development for infrastructure and facilities planning

• CAD and graphic support with focus on terminal planning but with involvement in other aspects of airport such as airside planning and landside planning

• Develop planning drawings and edit architectural floor plans and sections

• Assist with reviews of forecast demand, including planning flight schedules and peak hour demand

• Collect and collate data from surveys, benchmark studies and other sources as needed in support of planning studies

• Assist in preparation of reports, presentations and deliverables including illustrations, tables and drawings to communicate sophisticated technical ideas through a graphical and visual approach for a wide range of clients

• Generate and contribute to planning and operational reports and provide advice to planning and design teams, airports and airline clients

• Project work includes many of the most significant sophisticated airport developments globally

• Analyze and support the summarization of policy and standard documents and background studies

• Research and analyze trends and standard processes related to airport planning

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in Architecture, Urban or Transportation Planning, Aviation Planning, Civil or Architectural Engineering, or other related subject areas

• Airport and aviation related interest and/or experience

• Experience and proficiency of CAD platforms (AutoCAD/MicroStation), Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint) and Excel

• Ability to read and understand 3D spatial models, make edits to architectural floor plans and sections

• Logical and critical thinking capability, including the ability to produce graphics to simplify complex ideas

• Good written and verbal communication skills needed for team-based working

• The ability to work with high level architectural and master planning concepts

• Excellent planning and organization skills and attention to detail for our fast-paced environment

• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to address new challenges

• Must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA or higher

We’re looking for:

• Recent and soon-to-be graduates: Whether you’ve just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field.

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Our graduate experience offers you:

• Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

• Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.

• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.

• Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Toronto Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $70,500 to $72,500 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you’ve met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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