System Planner (13560)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work approach

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a talented Systems Planner for a temporary role through December 2027. This hybrid position reports to the Manager, Transit Systems Planning and involves developing policies, coordinating studies, and modeling fleet requirements to support a safe, reliable transit network.

You will prepare reports, present to senior TTC management and external groups, and engage in inter-agency research initiatives while promoting inclusive and accessible services

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in Planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Sound knowledge of urban transportation planning, statistics, policy development and related issues.
• Strong analytic capabilities and experience with data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with MS Office including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in complex analyses including cost-benefit and risk analyses, and explore operating and technology strategies.
• Provide technical expertise on medium and long-range service planning projects.
• Prepare TTC Board reports and research papers for internal use.
• Make presentations to senior management, public organizations and community groups.
• Represent the department on internal/external committees and inter-agency research initiatives.
• Support inclusive and accessible policies and participate in TTC Ambassador Program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Planning & organizing

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Planning or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary until Dec 31, 2027 - Hybrid

Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Days

Reports to: Manager, Transit Systems Planning

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision:

Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission:

To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

The TTC is looking for a talented Systems Planner to join our team. This is a temporary position until the end of December 2027.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager, Transit Systems Planning you will initiate and develop system policies, practices, and standards; undertake and co-ordinate system planning research and studies; develop and monitor fleet requirements; prepare reports and other correspondence; make presentations to senior TTC management, public organizations and community groups; and represents the department on internal and external committees Specifically you will:

• Participate in complex technical analyses, including cost-benefit and risk analyses, alternative operating and technology strategies, and the introduction of new types of service.
• Provide technical expertise on medium and long-range service planning projects.
• Prepare TTC Board reports on service policy and system planning matters as well as research papers for internal use.
• Make presentations to senior TTC management, public organizations, and community groups.
• Represent the department on internal and external committees. Represent the department on inter-agency research initiatives such as network studies, city official plan policies, long term city strategy, and action plans.
• Promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies. Participate in the TTC Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Manage projects
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in Planning, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Sound knowledge of urban transportation planning, statistics, policy development, including a good understanding of related economic, environmental, political and social issues
• Strong analytic capabilities and experience with data analysis
• Ability to work effectively with MS Office including MS Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to write data and trends in a clear and concise manner
• Well-developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and to independently carry out research studies
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at [phone] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.