Senior Planner - Transportation - Temporary

City of Kingston; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Planner - Transportation, um die Entwicklung von Verkehrsplänen zu leiten und technische Expertise bereitzustellen. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie an der Überprüfung und Aktualisierung von Strategien arbeiten, öffentliche Engagements leiten und Empfehlungen für neue Verkehrsrichtlinien entwickeln. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Verkehrspolitik interessiert sind und einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Stadtentwicklung haben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich für Vielfalt und Inklusion einsetzt und die Lebensqualität in der Stadt Kingston verbessert.

Qualifications

• 4-jährige Universitätsausbildung in Planung oder verwandten Bereichen.
• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Verkehrplanung, vorzugsweise in einer kommunalen Umgebung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Entwicklung von Verkehrsplänen und technische Expertise im Bereich Verkehr.
• Überprüfung und Aktualisierung von Plänen und Strategien zur Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Vorschriften.

Skills

Kommunikation

Verhandlung

Konfliktlösung

Projektmanagement

Problemlösung

Öffentliche Engagement

Education

Bachelor in Stadtplanung

Master in Stadtplanung

Tools

MS Office

VISUM

Synchro

Job description

Job Title

Senior Planner - Transportation

Job Number

J0425-0287

Job Code

09B087

Job Category

Planning

Location:

Hybrid: 701 Division St.

Bargaining Unit

CUPE

Job Type

Temporary

Number Of Positions

1

Contract Duration

Up to 15 Months

Hours Of Work

35 hrs/wk

Salary

$40.21 - $48.35/Hour

Date Posted

April 28, 2025

Closing Date

May 19, 2025

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

**Note: Please note this is a temporary position covering full-time hours for up to 15 months**

Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Policy & Programs, the Senior Planner - Transportation leads the development of transportation plans and provides technical expertise for the department on transportation planning matters.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Review and update plans and strategies including the Transportation Master Plan to ensure policies, infrastructure planning and programs are aligned with city-wide policies and priorities, planned growth, and industry regulatory requirements, standards, guidelines, and best practices

Lead, administer and/or support transportation planning projects including secondary plans, environmental assessments, transportation design guidelines, feasibility studies, conceptual design, transit service development, and preliminary designs of municipal road and active transportation infrastructure

Lead and/or support the development of long-term transportation and transit plans at a corridor and city-wide level, supporting the City’s transportation policy goals and growth initiatives

Develop recommendations and prepare staff reports to Committees and City Council to introduce new transportation policies or programs, or provide updates on existing initiatives

Conduct public engagement with residents, neighbourhood groups, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders regarding new or changing transportation programs or policies and initiatives

Prepare study outlines, arrange for expressions of interest and proposal calls, recommend consultant selection, act as the primary contact for the City, and provide project oversight of third-party consultants and the completion of project deliverables

Provide support to project managers of other relevant transportation and transit-related studies, including coordinating stakeholder meetings (internal and external), supporting public engagement efforts, and providing quality assessment/quality control on consultant deliverables

Acts as a technical resource to other departments and develop collaborative partnerships

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations/legislation and City by-laws

Adhere to the City of Kingston’s policies and code of conduct

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies

4-year university degree in Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Urban Studies or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Minimum 5 years of recent and relevant experience in transportation planning, preferably in a municipal setting

Membership in or eligibility for full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating public engagement

Demonstrated knowledge of transit, cycling and/or pedestrian infrastructure planning and design practices

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Must have excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to influence others

Strong, effective customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment, liaise with key stakeholders and function effectively with minimal supervision

Advanced computer skills including MS Office

Strong time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and interpret information

Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to find an optimal balance of technical, operational and streetscaping needs as it relates to transportation planning

Experience with development application review processes including but not limited to interpreting the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plans, Zoning Bylaws and engineering plans.

Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of transportation planning principles, concepts, practices, methods, and applicable legislation

Must have an excellent understanding of the relationship between transportation planning and implementation requirements

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally, often involving public presentations, and in writing to all levels of the organization, with elected officials, the media, and the public

Ability to work with traffic analysis software such as VISUM and Synchro is an asset

Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Closing Statement

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at [e-mail].

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.