Senior Advisor, Rapid Transit Analysis

Metrolinx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Senior Advisor, Rapid Transit Analysis for an 18-month contract role in Toronto. You will conduct comprehensive technical analyses to develop strategic plans supporting long-range transportation planning objectives.

You will manage quality and deliverables, advise on data analysis and modelling, and evaluate benefits and costs using established methodologies. Strong communication and visualization skills are essential for senior audiences.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or Planning (or related) or an advanced/specialist certification.
• Proven analytical skills with practical experience in transportation planning technical analyses.
• Practical experience with transportation demand modelling software (e.g. EMME, TransCAD, VISUM), GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS), statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, R), Graphic Design Tools (Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, PowerPoint, D3, Tableau) and/or computer programming languages (e.g. Python) is a significant asset
• Practical experience communicating complex technical topics and data in an understandable and visually appealing manner through data visualization or graphics design tools is an asset
• Knowledge of theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modelling, transportation planning, and policy analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of transportation economics is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and deliver briefing materials for a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manages and conducts technical analysis and research that provides inputs to transportation systems, planning, and project appraisal.
• Manages the quality, accuracy, and integrity of analysis and timely delivery to clients.
• Provides input and advice on quantitative data analysis and modelling for growth, ridership, land use, and benefits.
• Evaluates benefits-cost ratios, travel time benefits, decongestion benefits, and costs per business case methodologies.
• Applies computer-based analytical tools (e.g. travel demand models, GIS, statistical models, spreadsheets, databases) to support analysis and visuals.
• Reviews studies and reports, assesses validity, and provides modelling comments.
• Maintains awareness of best practice methodologies for planning analysis and data visualization.
• Develops summary findings for senior staff by organizing data in clear, concise visuals.
• Gathers data, identifies implications, and makes recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Transportation planning

Data visualization

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Education

University Degree in Engineering or Planning

Tools

EMME

TransCAD

VISUM

ArcGIS

STATA

SAS

R

Python

Tableau

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Contract /Temporary Assignment up to 18 months

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.

The Rapid Transit Analysis team is seeking a Senior Advisor,Rapid Transit Analysis for an 18-month contract role who will carry out comprehensive technical analysis to develop strategic plans in support of corporate Metrolinx long-range transportation planning objectives.

What will I be doing?

• Manages and conducts technical analysis and research that provides critical inputs to the transportation systems and planning, project appraisal, infrastructure delivery, and strategic business decisions that support capital project delivery, corporate planning, and the assessment of transportation infrastructure, transit service, and other initiatives that support the mandate and objectives of the organization.

• Manages the quality, accuracy, and integrity of analysis together with the timely delivery of end products to internal and external clients.

• Provides input and advice to business unit staff, management, and internal clients on quantitative data analysis and modelling that examines growth, transit ridership, land use, and business case benefits,

• Evaluates the economic and financial benefits of transit projects, stations, initiatives, etc, including evaluation of benefits-cost ratios, travel time benefits, decongestion benefits, discounted and undiscounted costs in line with established business case methodologies

• Applies computer-based analytical tools (e.g. travel demand models, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical models, spreadsheets, and/or databases) to support:

  • Evidence-based assessment and analysis of transportation planning projects
  • Conducting of geospatial analysis and development of maps, charts, infographics and other visuals for internal and senior level audiences

• Reviews internal/external transportation studies, land use reports, and planning processes, assesses the validity of findings, and provides modelling and analysis related comments and advice/information.

• Maintains an awareness of the latest Best Practice methodologies for planning analysis, forecasting, and data visualization and assesses the appropriateness of their application within the team.

• Develop summary findings for senior staff and management by gathering and organizing data and results in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner.

• Gathers / prepares data, identifies implications, and makes recommendations.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering or Planning (or related) or an advanced/specialist technical certification, requiring an equivalent number of years of post-secondary education.

• Proven analytical skills with practical experience in transportation planning technical analyses, benchmarking studies, best practice reviews, to enable best in class technical analysis

• Practical experience with transportation demand modelling software (e.g. EMME, TransCAD, VISUM), GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS), statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, R), Graphic Design Tools (Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, PowerPoint, D3, Tableau) and/or computer programming languages (e.g. Python) is a significant asset

• Practical experience communicating complex technical topics and data in an understandable and visually appealing manner through the use of data visualization, cartography, or graphics design tools is an asset

• Knowledge of theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modelling, transportation planning, and policy analysis is an asset.

• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of transportation economics is an asset

• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and deliver compelling briefing, communication and presentation materials for a wide range of audiences.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

You're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

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:

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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