ASSISTANT PLANNER

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate transportation planning professionals to join their team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative transportation policies and initiatives that enhance urban mobility and support sustainable growth. You will engage with stakeholders, conduct data analysis, and participate in community outreach efforts. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of transportation in a vibrant city. If you are eager to advance your career while shaping the transportation landscape, this position offers the perfect platform for your ambitions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or Engineering with transportation focus required.
• Experience in data collection and analysis related to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transportation policy choices and analyze relevant data.
• Prepare technical reports and presentation materials.

Skills

Urban Transportation Systems Understanding

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Planning or Engineering

Diploma in Transportation-related Discipline

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

EMME

AIMSUN

Job description

Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section: City Planning, CP Transportation Planning

Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. W

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (12 months)

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $43.49- $47.64

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 11-Mar-2025 to 25-Mar-2025

Job Description:

One of these positions might be right for you if you are a professional in the first few years of your career in transportation seeking an opportunity to help the City of Toronto achieve its progressive transportation objectives and prepare for the transportation system of the future. You must have an understanding of and curiosity about how urban transportation systems work, including multimodality, mobility, transport equity and emerging technologies.

We are seeking qualified and experienced transportation planning professionals to help deliver a variety of transportation/transit planning initiatives, identify strategic multi-modal transportation needs and opportunities associated with growth and development, and develop leading-edge transportation policies for the city of Toronto.

Transportation Planning is a section within the City Planning Division that is comprised of specialized professionals who combine transportation and land-use planning skills and expertise to provide a number of services, including:

• Planning sustainable and interconnected transportation networks to improve people's mobility choices, to create vibrant public spaces and to support economic prosperity, improving the overall quality of life in the City of Toronto.
• Leading and being champions of the transportation vision in the City's Official Plan, including development of leading-edge policies on major transportation initiatives.
• Providing evidence-based transportation planning technical analysis and best practices, supported by research and analysis of transportation and travel trends in the City and surrounding regions.
• Communicating and educating people in a clear and compelling way in undertaking inclusive and transparent engagement and collaboration with stakeholders and the public, and providing an important liaison to all related transportation agencies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the evaluation of a range of transportation policy choices
• Collecting, managing and analyzing demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical data and information relating to transportation planning
• Participating in the development and maintenance of data management systems
• Designing, coordinating and implementing surveys and planning studies
• Organizing and participating in meetings to exchange information on development proposals, policies under review and other planning issues
• Responding to requests for information from developers, consultants, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials and the public
• Preparing and organizing technical reports, other written materials and managing files
• Preparing maps, diagrams, charts, tables and other presentation materials using computer programs/applications
• Assisting in the monitoring of key transportation issues and travel trends city wide or in districts
• Supporting communication with and consultation of technical stakeholders and the public

Key Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Planning or Engineering with a focus on transportation issues, or in a professional discipline related to transportation, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the collection, management and analysis of demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical data and information relating to transportation planning.
• Experience using corporate computer applications and other computer software such as MS Office, and GIS software such as ArcGIS.

You must also have:

• Demonstrated understanding of and interest in urban transportation systems
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the transportation planning field.
• Familiarity with the Planning Act, the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (including Transportation Master Plan process), Transit Project Assessment Process and the development review process.
• Knowledge of EMME, AIMSUN or other advanced transportation software would be an asset.
• Familiarity with public consultation and/or community outreach, public meeting organization and participation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to interact with staff at various levels, an ability to work in a team environment and the ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and proven track record of developing effective working relationships with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to respond to public inquiries and concerns related to transportation related issues.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other regulations/legislation that apply to the job duties.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.