Student, Transportation Planning(Active Transportation) - Fall 2025

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Planning Student to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support a variety of transportation projects, gaining invaluable experience in planning and engineering. You will work with a collaborative group, contributing to innovative solutions for active transportation and multimodal planning. This opportunity not only offers professional growth but also a chance to make a meaningful impact on communities. If you are passionate about transportation design and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Strong interest in transportation planning and design, particularly in active transportation.
• Experience with GIS analysis and CAD design skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project activities such as CAD design, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist with preparation of engineering and planning studies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Creativity

GIS Analysis

CAD Design

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Planning

Degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Synchro

Job description

A day in the life:
The Transportation Planning department offers planning and engineering services for a full spectrum of transportation projects serving both public and private-sector clients. For the role of the Transportation Planning Student, WSP is seeking to hire a candidate in the engineering, planning, and/or design field to support with a range ofprojects including active transportation planning; pedestrian, cycling, urban street and trail design assignments; multimodal transportation master plans;traffic signal operation/coordination studies; and parking studies . We provide students in the engineering, planning, and design fields with an exciting opportunity to work for one of the leading consulting firms while gaining a wide range of experience in the transportation field.

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

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

The successful candidate would:

• Participate in day-to-day project activities such as background research, CAD design, data analysis, and report writing;
• Assist with the preparation of engineering and planning studies;
• Prepare drawings, charts, maps, graphics, or other visualizations to communicate technical details and recommendations;
• Coordinate with project team members;
• Occasionally participate in site visits, project meetings/workshops, or consultation events; and
• Other duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and presentation skills;
• A strong interest in transportation planning and design, particularly in active transportation;
• Strong GIS analysis and/or CAD design skills;
• Effective time management skills as you will be working on various projects supporting different teams;
• Creativity / Outside the box thinking;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign) would be an asset;
• Have shown leadership skills by participating in extra-curricular events and volunteer work;
• Able to travel in and around the Greater Toronto Area or Ottawa for occasional site visits;
• Knowledge in Synchro or other transportation modelling software would be an asset; and
• Having a valid G/G2 driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset.