Transit Planner, Bus Stops

BC Transit; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit authority in Victoria is seeking a Transit Planner to lead the bus shelter program and support various planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in planning or engineering and experience in transportation planning. This role includes responsibilities like collaborating with stakeholders and analyzing transport data. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a pension plan with a people-first approach to public transit solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Public Service Pension Plan membership

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years related experience in transportation planning.
• Sound knowledge of the decision-making context of BC Transit.
• Ability to lead projects and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transit bus shelter program and smaller planning projects.
• Provide planning expertise on feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of transportation planning principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post secondary degree in planning, engineering or a related field

Job description

Transit Planner, Bus Stops

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day. In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Union: MOVEUP
Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 11, MIN $7,025.00 - MAX $8,435.00 (available through annual general wage/step increases).
Recruitment Range: MIN $7,025 – STEP 3 $7,805.
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/13/2025

Are we right for you...

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for creative and passionate people and leaders to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the Transit Planner, Bus Stops is responsible for leading the transit bus shelter program and providing planning expertise primarily to smaller/medium scope planning projects that include transit operational plans, transit service plans, long range transit plans, service implementations, feasibility studies, and defining other capital project requirements in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Transit Planner, Bus Stops job description.

What you'll bring to the table...

• Post secondary degree in planning, engineering or a related field
• Two (2) years related experience providing expertise and leading projects in an agency specializing in planning or transportation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Sound knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of transportation planning
• Basic knowledge of plans, products, roles and responsibilities of government agencies, NGOs and associations
• Sound knowledge of BC Transit’s decision-making context including its strategic context and organizational and governance structure
• Leadership skills to provide technical guidance and expertise to other transportation planning professionals and to lead projects
• Analytical skills to identify and alert others to transportation planning and project-related risks and opportunities in an integrated, multi-disciplinary environment; includes skills to analyze transport data, trends and issues
• Communication skills to write and deliver effective reports and presentations and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders which may include local government partners
• Interpersonal skills to build trust by consulting with others and applying a team approach as needed to achieve solutions. Includes negotiation skills as they pertain to making refinements to contracts and to conflict resolution at a basic level of risk and complexity
• Decision-making skills to resolve transportation planning and project-related issues within defined limits, and to identify and know when to refer issues to others

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a defined benefit plan
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place late October/early November, 2025.
• There may be an assignment/presentation as part of the interview process.
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know how we can assist you.
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

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