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Job Category: Stakeholder Relations & Communications

Requisition Number: ASSOC003663

Posted: February 25, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What you can expect from this position:

Reporting to the Director, Government Relations and Aviation Policy, the Associate Director, Airport and Aviation Policy will support in managing government relations Toronto Pearson’s engagement with key government and agency partners at the provincial, municipal and federal levels and is responsible for leading the development of government and stakeholder relations programs and policies related to supporting airport development projects, and aviation at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

As a collaborative leader to a small and impactful team, you will create, advocate for, and implement policies that support Toronto Pearson’s future transformation and operations. This role will also provide strategic policy advice to the GTAA Executive Team on matters related to GTAA’s regulatory functions related to aviation, airport operations and security, transit, land use, and other developments impacting aviation around Toronto Pearson International Airport.

As Associate Director, Airport & Aviation Policy, you will:

• Primarily focus on the development of Airport and Aviation Policy. This includes:
  • Leading the day-to-day execution of policy development and enactment strategies focused in: Aviation, Transportation and Transit, Land Use Planning, Community Issues, and Sustainability.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, strategic projects and programs by:
  • Managing multiple, complex projects that drive action on strategic modernization and business transformation initiatives.
  • Creating evaluation frameworks and carrying out evaluation of policies and programs to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders internally, as well as external aviation stakeholders, to understand operational requirements, and develop policies, frameworks and processes to meet identified needs.
  • Lead and conduct research, work with qualitative and quantitative sources of data, and develop evidence-informed recommendations based on findings.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance for complex operational initiatives across multiple business areas, in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, government policies, processes and directives.
• Represent the GTAA as you develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with government (both elected and non-elected) and industry stakeholders, leading and organizing meetings with industry and community stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
• Prepare reports, research reports, knowledge translation materials, briefing notes, presentations (for senior leaders and Board members), policies, budgets, and program documentation.
• Establish strong stakeholder relations networks nationally and provincially across the aviation sector and monitor key trends and priorities of external stakeholders.
• Commit to and role model the GTAA Leadership Behaviours to support and further the business’ vision through the build and development of diverse, multi-skilled teams.

The salary for this management / non-unionized position is competitive based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• A university or master’s degree in planning, Urban Design or a related field, would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Municipal, Provincial of Federal government environment developing, advocating for and implementing policy across a diverse array of subject areas.
• Experience should focus on complex policy initiatives which have involved political, internal executives and external stakeholders, diverse business objectives and agendas, and have resulted in improved regulatory outcomes.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Canada Security Clearance.

Knowledge and skills you bring, that set you up for success:

• Strong political acuity, interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiating skills, and ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Ability to organize, plan, and direct complex research projects and to supervise the work of technical and professional personnel.
• Ability to oversee and work with multiple departments reviewing a wide variety of deliverables (studies, technical memos, program guidelines, webmaps, etc.) across a breadth of topical areas, and be able to prioritize and pivot to new opportunities.
• Superior knowledge of the socio-economic factors, principles, practices, and objectives of aviation, regional transportation and land use planning.
• Extensive knowledge of research methods, including thorough knowledge of principles and practices of working with large-scale data.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite software proficiency.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.