Transportation Modeller (Strategic Modelling)

SYSTRA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Transportation Modeller to work on demand forecasting, network performance, and scenario analysis using industry-standard modelling tools. You will calibrate and validate models, coordinate work between strategic and micro-simulation models, and deliver clear recommendations to decision-makers.

Prospective candidates should have a university degree in a related field and at least five years of transportation modelling experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in transportation modelling or planning.
• Experience with travel demand forecasting and traffic simulation.
• Strong GIS and spatial data analysis skills.
• Clear ability to communicate technical results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate advanced transport models using standard software.
• Assess impacts of road closures and detour plans on networks.
• Coordinate modelling work between strategic and micro-simulation models.
• Analyze complex datasets and synthesize actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Design scenario modelling to evaluate interventions and investments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports and visualizations for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Traffic simulation

Network analysis

GIS

Communication

Education

Transportation Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

EMME

VISUM

CUBE

AIMSUN

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

SYSTRA is looking for a Transportation Modeller Transport to join the team. The role focuses on demand forecasting, network performance, scenario analysis, and construction impacts using strategic and simulation models.

Missions/Main Duties

• Develop, calibrate, and validate advanced transport models using industry-standard software (EMME, VISUM, CUBE, AIMSUN, or similar platforms) to analyze traffic patterns, demand forecasting, and network performance.
• Utilize and update transport models to assess the impacts of road closures and construction detour plans on the wider transportation systems.
• Coordinate the modelling work and data exchange between strategic models and micro-level simulation models.
• Analyze complex transportation data sets and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Design and execute scenario modelling to evaluate the impact of proposed transport interventions, policy changes, and infrastructure investments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and visualizations that communicate modelling results and planning recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Profile/Skills

Education

University Degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or relevant field.

Years of experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in transportation modelling, transportation planning, and / or related traffic engineering and infrastructure planning roles.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with transport modeling software such as EMME, VISUM, CUBE, AIMSUN, and / or equivalent platforms.
• Strong expertise in travel demand forecasting, traffic simulation, and network analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
• Solid understanding of transportation planning principles, urban mobility concepts, and transportation policy.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

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