Assistant Vice President, Planning & Environmental

Assistant Vice President, Planning And Environmental

The Assistant Vice President, Planning and Environmental (AVP, P&E) is a senior leader at the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), reporting to the Vice President of Capital Development. The AVP, P&E provides strategic oversight for OIAA's long-range planning and environmental functions, driving long-term development strategies, capital investment programs, and regulatory compliance to help shape the framework for ONT's continued growth and transformation.

This role leads the planning and environmental framework supporting ONT's growth, overseeing airport planning, environmental planning, sustainability activities that support OIAA's capital program and major infrastructure initiatives. The position leads the planning and development activities associated with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and ensures alignment between development plans and operational priorities, and long-range development initiative BOLD (Building Our Legacy and Destiny)

Collaborating with the Vice President and OIAA divisions, the AVP, P&E translates strategic objectives and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans. As a senior advisor, the position addresses airport development, regulatory requirements, and land use. The position provides executive-level direction on complex and often interdependent development issues, identifies opportunities and risks, and advances solutions that support ONT's evolving role as a major regional transportation asset.

The AVP, P&E also sets planning priorities, manages consultants, and builds relationships with airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, ensuring that ONT's future development is strategic, environmentally responsible, and aligned with OIAA's long-term vision.

Job responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership in airport planning and environmental functions
• Collaborative development with cross-functional teams
• Planning oversight for long-range development plans
• Environmental planning and regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder engagement and project coordination
• Risk management and sustainability leadership
• Metrics and analysis for capital investments

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience in complex airport planning and environmental programs
• Expertise in airport planning and regulatory compliance
• Analytical and strategic decision-making skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Project management experience
• Commitment to sustainability and operational excellence
• Educational background in relevant fields

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
• Ten years of experience in planning or related fields
• Three years of management experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects
• Experience with regulatory agencies
• Professional credentials are highly desirable

Licenses/certifications required:

• Valid driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass background checks and tests

Physical demands include:

• Finger dexterity for computer use
• Ability to lift and carry files
• Ability to access OIAA areas

Work environment includes:

• Climate-controlled office
• Passenger airline terminals
• Construction job sites
• Exposure to various conditions

This is an at-will, exempt position. Additional information includes eligibility lists, accommodation requests, drug-free workplace policies, and background checks.