Senior Transportation Planners / Modellers»

Mpi Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation planning seeks an experienced professional to analyze travel forecasts and traffic modelling. The successful applicant will also supervise junior staff, create technical reports, and work on diverse transportation projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Planning and strong analytical skills, with a focus on practical experience in consulting environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related experience in transportation planning.
• Strong working knowledge of transportation planning models is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and report writing abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of travel forecasts and traffic modelling for varied planning projects.
• Supervise traffic data collection and prepare technical memos and reports.
• Train and mentor junior staff in transport planning.

Skills

Transportation planning principles

Traffic modelling

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Degree / diploma in Engineering or Planning

Tools

Emme / 2

Emme / 3

TransCad

VISSIM

Paramics

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities :

As part of a transportation planning team, the successful applicant will :

• Take a lead role in the analysis of travel forecasts and traffic modelling for a broad variety of transportation planning projects including transportation master plans, major new corridor studies, transit planning studies and land development projects;
• Analyze and evaluate alternative road, transit and travel demand management strategies;
• Prepare technical memos, reports and proposals;
• Supervise and participate in the collection of traffic count data and preparation of inventories of road facilities;
• Train and mentor junior staff; and
• Undertake research and analysis of land use, demographic and travel data.

Qualifications :

• Degree / diploma from a recognized University / College program in Engineering, Planning or related field with a minimum of eight years related experience, preferably in a consulting environment;
• Strong working knowledge of transportation planning principles, processes and practices;
• Working experience with transportation planning models such as Emme / 2, Emme / 3, System II, TransCad is essential. Experience with micro-simulation models such as VISSIM, VISIM, Paramics, etc. desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Well-developed computer and analytical skills;
• Strong report writing and presentation skills; and
• Valid driver’s license and availability of vehicle for site visits, meetings, etc.