Part-Time Community Consultant

About the Company - Avia NG Airport Consultants represents the NextGen in airport consulting and brings together a unique team of experienced engineers, planners, technologists and pilots that share a passion for airports and aviation. This passion motivates and drives us to deliver timely, high quality and innovative services to our clients and business partners. About the Role - We are currently seeking a Senior Aviation Consultant to join our Aviation Planning and Advisory group. The position is currently open for our Kitchener-Waterloo office, however alternative office locations may be available for the right candidate. Responsibilities - The Aviation Planning and Advisory group focuses on providing planning services for airport and heliport infrastructure projects throughout Canada and the Caribbean. Our services include, but are not limited to, master planning, land use planning, terminal and facility planning, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, airfield capacity evaluation, regulatory compliance audits, and operations advisory work. What does a typical day look like for a Senior Aviation Consultant? Technical duties : Work cohesively with others at Avia NG including Planners, Specialists, Engineers, and Project Managers in delivery of services to our clients; Take a lead role in aviation planning projects and provide peer review and mentoring to intermediate / junior planners; Collect and interpret transportation data and statistics, capacity / demand analysis; Work with the planning team in preparing airport master plans and other planning studies including land use plans, terminal area plans, strategic plans and aviation subdivision plans; Prepare drawings using AutoCAD; Preparation of graphics, technical memos, and reports to communicate technical results and recommendations; Liaise with clients, project team members and authorities having jurisdiction regarding project requirements; Undertake site visits to obtain relevant information and engage with airport operators and stakeholders; Preparation of technical reports, presentation drawings, PowerPoint presentations and the collection and collation of data and statistics. Assist in the development and preparation of figures, design drawings, and technical reports, etc. Drive the ongoing growth of the Planning Team by leading business development efforts, preparing proposals, managing client relationships, engaging stakeholders, and fostering partnerships with subconsultants and suppliers. Act as a mentor for junior project managers, coordinators, and designers. Offer guidance, coaching, and career development support to team members. Ensure project objectives are aligned with the available resources within the department. Qualifications - University degree or advanced College diploma, or Master’s degree in aviation, planning, engineering or architecture. Ten plus (10+) years of experience in airport planning. Strong communications and report writing skills. Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data related to the identification of facility and infrastructure requirements. Demonstrated ability to prioritize / manage multiple project timelines. Advanced experience with AutoCAD, AviPLAN, and the MS Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience in Aeronautical zoning, terminal building functional programming, curbside planning and parking lot design, gating capacity / demand analysis, heliport planning, and public consultation. Possess experience and a level of comfort with aviation activity forecasting, having been involved in the generation and use of aviation activity forecasts. Well-versed in all of the typical planning and design tools of the profession. Sound foundational knowledge in design and operation of airport facilities. Experience working on both international and regional airport projects. Flexible working hours Feel free to check us out online at or follow us on