Airport Planner – Junior or Intermediate

Lemay; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and design firm in Montreal is looking for an Airport Planner to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will participate in planning airport infrastructure, conduct feasibility studies, and collaborate with various teams to ensure proposed solutions meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in architecture, engineering, or urban planning and have at least three years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible group insurance program

Telemedicine platform

Professional membership fee payment

Three weeks' vacation

Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s

Hybrid policy

Social activities throughout the year

Internal training offered

Onboarding paired with a colleague

Gym in some offices

Up to 70% discount on public transit passes

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in airport or transportation infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of airport operations and related standards.
• Ability to pass security clearance for airport access card.

Responsibilities

• Plan airport infrastructure, including feasibility and technical studies.
• Collaborate with various teams for solution integration.
• Draft reports and presentations on planning outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Communication Skills in French

Education

University degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

A Canadian leader in architecture and design, Lemay has experienced dramatic growth and exciting transformation over the past few years.

At Lemay, we believe in the unique value of design to create open and meaningful spaces to grow. We are committed to approaching every design problem with curiosity, invention, and a generous spirit to uncover hidden opportunity. We are a transdisciplinary team of change-makers creating planet-friendly spaces for people and their communities.

We are proud of our team’s diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, indigenous status, sexual orientation, physical limitations, genderidentityand age. We are committed to providingan equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all members of our team so that everyone feels respected and valued.

Our main goal is to design generous spaces that create meaningful impact.

Job Description

Are you passionate about planning complex infrastructure and eager to help shape the future of air transportation? Join a growing dynamic multidisciplinary team where your skills will contribute to designing the airports of tomorrow.

As an Airport Planner, you will help create efficient, sustainable environments tailored to the evolving challenges of the aviation sector.

What you will accomplish with us

• Participate in the planning of airport infrastructure (airside, landside, and terminal).
• Conduct feasibility, technical, and functional studies in collaboration with architecture and engineering teams.
• Develop and review development scenarios, including layout plans, space allocation, capacity studies, and spatial analyses.
• Work closely with architecture, engineering, urban planning, operations teams, and airport authorities to ensure integration of proposed solutions.
• Contribute to drafting technical reports, graphic presentations, and consultation documents.
• Monitor and integrate trends and best practices in airport design, technological innovation, and sustainability.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project follow-up through construction and commissioning of facilities.
• Perform site surveys and visits prior to studies.

Qualifications

• University degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a related field in transportation.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including some in the airport or complex transportation infrastructure sector.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of airport operations, ICAO and IATA standards, and local regulatory requirements (an asset).
• Knowledge of Québec Building Code (an asset).
• Proficiency in spatial modeling and design tools: AutoCAD (required) and Revit (an asset).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Team spirit and collaborative mindset.
• Initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully pass security clearance for obtaining an airport restricted area access card.

Additional Information

Lemay makes its employee development and well‑being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance) as of day one (1) and a $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP).
• Telemedicine platform.
• Payment of membership fees to your professional association.
• A minimum of three (3) weeks' vacation.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Hybrid policy.
• Social activities throughout the year.
• Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy).
• Onboarding paired with a colleague.
• Gym in some offices.
• Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.