Student, Transportation Planning(Active Transportation) - Fall 2025

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Student in Transportation Planning for Fall 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in active transportation planning and design, supporting various projects and collaborating with professionals in a leading consulting firm. The position includes responsibilities such as CAD design, data analysis, and project research, providing a comprehensive learning experience in the transportation field.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness programs

Savings plans

Qualifications

• Strong technical, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Interest in transportation planning and active transportation design.
• Proficiency in GIS analysis and CAD design.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project activities such as research, CAD design, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist in preparing engineering and planning studies.
• Create visualizations like drawings, charts, maps, and graphics.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

GIS analysis

CAD design

Creative thinking

Leadership

Education

Student in engineering, planning, or design

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Transportation modeling software (e.g., Synchro)

Job description

Student, Transportation Planning(Active Transportation) - Fall 2025

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Job Overview

The Transportation Planning department offers planning and engineering services for a wide range of transportation projects for both public and private clients. We are seeking a student in engineering, planning, or design to support various projects, including active transportation planning, pedestrian, cycling, urban street and trail design, multimodal transportation master plans, traffic signal operation / coordination studies, and parking studies. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain diverse experience in the transportation field within a leading consulting firm.

This position offers the chance to work with the Active Transportation and Complete Streets group within the Transportation Planning department.

Why Join WSP?

• We value and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work-life balance and flexible arrangements.
• We are proud of our Canadian heritage and contributions.
• We aim to positively impact the environment and infrastructure across Canada.
• We offer growth opportunities and encourage innovative ideas.
• Our collaborative culture is driven by genuine and dedicated professionals.

We provide competitive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear vision for the future.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project activities such as research, CAD design, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist in preparing engineering and planning studies.
• Create visualizations like drawings, charts, maps, and graphics to communicate technical details.
• Coordinate with team members.
• Occasionally visit sites, attend meetings, or participate in workshops and consultation events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Interest in transportation planning and active transportation design.
• Proficiency in GIS analysis and CAD design.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Leadership experience from extracurricular or volunteer activities.
• Willingness to travel within the Greater Toronto Area or Ottawa for site visits.
• Knowledge of transportation modeling software like Synchro is an asset.
• Valid G / G2 driver’s license and access to a vehicle are assets.

About WSP

WSP is a global leader in professional services committed to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide, our Canadian team of over 12,000 professionals works on diverse projects from environmental remediation to urban planning, engineering, and renewable energy development.

At WSP, we value our people, promote collaboration, challenge the status quo, and foster an empowering culture. We offer a safe and inclusive environment, adhering to health and safety standards, with accommodations available upon request. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.