Metrolinx Jasper Alberta Analyst Modelling & GIS

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation agency is seeking a Planning Analyst to conduct technical analysis and research in support of transportation planning and policy. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical skills, with experience in data science and GIS. This position offers a chance to influence transportation strategies as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant degree in Urban and Regional Transportation Planning.
• Experience in transportation planning, travel demand modelling, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of transportation modelling theories and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis for transportation systems and policies.
• Develop inputs for scenario testing regarding transit services.
• Analyze complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Urban and Regional Transportation Planning or related field

Tools

OpenPaths Emme/CUBE

ArcGIS

Python

Tableau

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Research and Planning Analytics Office is seeking a Planning Analyst, Modelling & GIS to conduct technical transportation analysis that supports corporate business objectives and long-term planning that furthers the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts technical analysis and research that provides critical inputs to the transportation systems and policy planning, project appraisal, infrastructure delivery, and strategic business decisions that support the RTP, corporate planning, and the assessment of transportation infrastructure, transit service, and policy initiatives.
• Develops inputs for scenario testing, such as level of service, transit, speeds, and capacity; ensuring a high level of quality in details and accuracy.
• Develops, maintains, and applies computer-based analytical tools (e.g. travel demand models, statistical models, spreadsheets, databases, and Geographic Information Systems).
• Critically evaluates transportations planning issues and proposals supported by objective assessments and high-quality evidence.
• Forecasts transit ridership, demand patterns, network impacts, accessibility, and benefits in response to growth, changing markets, policies, service changes, and infrastructure projects/plans.
• Analyzes complex and large data sets to identify key insights and trend analyses to inform decision makers.
• Visualizes analytical results through a combination of maps, graphics, tables, and media to effectively communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. municipal partners, provincial ministries, and other advisory groups) to achieve Metrolinx corporate objectives and to define, implement, and monitor projects, policies, programs, guidelines, standards, and other initiatives.
• Reviews and prepares corporate responses to studies, contracts, work scopes, projects, and other proposals by internal and external stakeholders, providing relevant technical commentary, recommendations, and advice.
• Presents and documents data analysis, research, and forecasting proposals, results, and associated recommendations for Senior Advisor, Management and/or Board approval and consideration.

Requirements:

• Completion of a degree in Urban and Regional Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering, Land Use Planning, Geography, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in transportation planning, travel demand modelling, data science, GIS, or other fields with a strong emphasis on quantitative data analysis. Public sector experience is an asset.
• Proven analytical skills with practical experience in technical analysis, undertaking literature and best practice reviews, and conducting internet and survey research using supporting spreadsheets and database applications.
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication and consultation skills to develop and present research findings and analyses and obtain cooperation with stakeholders and clients.
• Experience with transportation demand modelling software (e.g. OpenPaths Emme/CUBE, TransCAD, VISUM), and GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) is a significant asset.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, R, Julia) and/or statistical software (Matlab, SATA, SAP, PowerBI) is an asset.
• Experience with web-based data visualization tools/libraries such as flowmap.blue, Tableau, D3, Plotly, Shiny is an asset.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modelling, transportation planning, and policy analysis is an asset.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].