Sustainable Transportation Engineering Coordinator

UBC The University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Campus and Community Planning (C+CP) advances a vibrant, sustainable campus with roughly 150,000 daily trips. The Sustainable Transportation Engineering Coordinator leads delivery of small to mid‑scale projects, coordinates with internal teams and partners, and applies engineering standards to inform design and implementation.

The role emphasizes data collection and analysis of transportation metrics, reporting to advisory groups, and contributing to UBC’s climate action and mobility

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in an appropriate trade.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Transportation Engineering; eligibility for registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT).
• Proficiency in data management / analysis, word processing, desktop publishing, and mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of sustainable transportation infrastructure projects of small to medium scale.
• Coordinate project management activities, timelines and deliverables.
• Act as a point of contact for assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and risks; implement mitigation measures.
• Prepare maps, reports, technical memos, presentations, and graphics for reports and external use.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders through events and workshops.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Transportation Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) eligibility

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Tableau

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level B Job Title Sustainable Transportation Engineering Coordinator Department Manager | Community Development | Transportation

Compensation Range $6,631.67 - $9,533.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date October 13, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date October 18, 2028

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

UBC Campus and Community Planning (C+CP) serves as the "City Hall" for UBC Vancouver’s 1,000 acre campus and is made up of experts dedicated to creating a vibrant, sustainable, live-work-learn community at UBC. With roughly 150,000 trips per day to and from campus, and commuting-related emissions representing nearly 40% of UBC’s total greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging sustainable transportation choices is a critical component of UBC’s broader sustainability and climate action efforts.

The Sustainable Transportation Engineering Coordinator (EIT) ("Engineering Coordinator") leads the coordination and delivery of a range of sustainable transportation projects, programs, and initiatives of small to medium scale, under the direction of the Manager, Transportation Engineering, and coordinates related monitoring, permitting, data and asset management programs. They will be responsible for proposing, developing and advancing assigned projects, including monitoring progress, risks, and outcomes, and applying engineering standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks to inform project design and implementation. The Engineering Coordinator applies technical analysis and sound judgment in project delivery, identifying issues and monitoring the performance of assigned projects. The role involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders, leading coordination across UBC, the AMS, and the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA). They will collect, manage and analyze transportation data sets and facilitate related research and reporting activities, working with other units within C+CP and/or academic partners as required. This may include reporting progress to internal and interagency advisory groups or committees. They will contribute to C+CP’s role in managing the transportation impacts of construction and improving signage and wayfinding, considering the safety, comfort and convenience of current and future transportation users of all ages and abilities.

The Engineering Coordinator will lead elements of the monitoring and implementation of UBC's Transportation Plan and transportation components of UBC’s Campus Plan, Neighbourhood Plans, Climate Action Plan, and Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan. They may also contribute to C+CP’s sustainable transportation outreach and behaviour change initiatives and related social marketing, event coordination, and communication activities. This role is intended to provide the incumbent with ongoing professional development toward their Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation through mentorship and progressively responsible assignments.

The Engineering Coordinator will gain hands‑on experience across a range of innovative sustainable transportation initiatives, including active transportation infrastructure, transit priority measures, micromobility programs, and pilot projects that advance UBC’s climate and mobility objectives.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the Manager, Transportation Engineering and works closely with the Manager, Transportation Planning and Sustainable Transportation Planner and Program Lead within the Community Development & Transportation unit of UBC's Campus and Community Planning (C+CP) department. They will work collaboratively with staff across C+CP, liaising directly with staff at UBC Facilities, Student Housing & Community Services, Campus Security, UBC Parking, the AMS, and the UNA as needed to support the success of sustainable transportation projects, programs and initiatives.

Work Performed

• Proposes and leads the planning, design and delivery of sustainable transportation infrastructure projects of small to medium scale (e.g., shared micromobility, bike lanes, secure bike parking, bus priority, traffic calming, pedestrian improvements, wayfinding initiatives), ensuring best practices in transportation engineering design and project delivery methods;
• Coordinates assigned infrastructure projects and leads project management activities, including managing progression, timelines, and deliverables;
• Acts as a point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and partners such as transit agencies, consultants, and community groups;
• Monitors assigned infrastructure project performance, identifies risks, and develops and implements appropriate mitigation measures;
• Oversees audits, studies and before/after evaluations of projects, including assessments of safety, accessibility and multimodal performance metrics, including writing related reports;
• Collects, synthesizes, and analyzes transportation data to inform evidence‑based decision‑making and recommendations (e.g. traffic volumes, active transportation counts, transit ridership, speed studies, and curbside activity) using a variety of software tools (e.g., ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Tableau);
• Conducts site visits and coordinates field data collection activities to gather measurements, observe transportation operations, document accessibility issues, and assess design constraints;
• Evaluates and interprets best practices, standards, and emerging approaches to inform project design and policy application, conducting or coordinating research and technical studies as required;
• Reviews exterior signage requests and provides recommendations/approvals in alignment with UBC’s Exterior Signage Standards and Guidelines;
• Monitors and supervises adherence to approved traffic management plans and applicable policies by proponents, interpreting requirements and coordinating adjustments to address safety or operational concerns as needed;
• Prepares funding applications and supporting documentation, coordinates procurement of consultant advisory/technical services (including writing scopes of work), and facilitates related permitting processes (e.g. Streets & Landscape Permits);
• Prepares materials such as maps, reports, technical memos, presentations, and graphics, such as cross sections and conceptual design ideas, for internal and external use;
• Participates in engagement events (open houses, pop‑up installations, community workshops), including planning, providing communication and presentation to diverse stakeholders, and gathering feedback, as needed;
• Maintains and manages organized and accurate project records, databases, GIS layers, and asset inventories;
• Collaborates with teams in land use planning, climate action, urban design, transit, and road safety to integrate sustainable transportation principles into projects;
• Identifies issues, evaluates alternatives, and contributes to recommendations to address transportation challenges of low to moderate complexity using sound engineering judgment;
• Provides technical input to support interpretation of policies, standards, and guidelines to inform project decisions and stakeholder communications;
• Other duties as assigned. Flexibility to work alternate hours (incl. evenings and weekends) for events when required. Ability to work outdoors occasionally and perform minor occasional physical labour such as transporting and setting up monitoring equipment, temporary signage and/or informational booths/tables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in an appropriate trade.
• Minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own; Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Transportation Engineering or a related discipline such as Civil Engineering or other Applied Science; Eligibility for registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC; Proficiency in data management / analysis, word processing, desktop publishing, and mapping; Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in written and electronic formats with a diverse audience; Studies in Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field, preferably with a specialization in Transportation; Related experience in the design and/or project management of transportation infrastructure projects; A passion for active, sustainable and shared modes of transportation; Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills; Demonstrated independence, sound judgment, initiative, and interest‑based problem‑solving skills; Ability to handle confidential information and apply appropriate data and file management practices; Excellent research skills and ability to manipulate, analyse, and interpret transportation‑related data, synthesizing results into clearly written technical reports and presentations; Well‑developed computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis and database applications, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or Adobe Creative Suite; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Transportation Engineering or a related discipline such as Civil Engineering or other Applied Science; Eligibility for registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC;
• Proficiency in data management / analysis, word processing, desktop publishing, and mapping;
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in written and electronic formats with a diverse audience;
• Studies in Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field, preferably with a specialization in Transportation;
• Related experience in the design and/or project management of transportation infrastructure projects;
• A passion for active, sustainable and shared modes of transportation;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated independence, sound judgment, initiative, and interest‑based problem‑solving skills;
• Ability to handle confidential information and apply appropriate data and file management practices;
• Excellent research skills and ability to manipulate, analyse, and interpret transportation‑related data, synthesizing results into clearly written technical reports and presentations;
• Well‑developed computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis and database applications, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or Adobe Creative Suite;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility Assistance

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