Transportation Planner

Metrolinx; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation agency in Ontario is seeking a Transportation Planner to enhance scheduling software and reporting tools. The role involves project management, technical analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to improve transit services. Ideal candidates will have a background in transportation planning and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma/degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in transportation planning or transit infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reporting tools on ridership, revenue, and schedules.
• Manage projects for new or modified rail services to accommodate growth.
• Monitor and analyze services to identify issues and opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Data Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Diploma/Degree in Transportation Planning

Diploma/Degree in Urban Planning

Diploma/Degree in Transportation Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Python

R

Trapeze

RailSys

OpenTrack

Microsoft 365

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Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Service Design – Performance Management Office is looking for a Transportation Planner to develop and deliver comprehensive, strategic, and technical transportation analysis to bolster and enhance scheduling software, reporting tools, and workflows.

What will I be doing?

1. Develop, assemble, and maintain reporting tools on ridership, revenue, fares, schedules, costs, market characteristics, operating performance, or other factors as required for ongoing monitoring.
2. Maintain currency of rail scheduling software and related tools by providing supervision and direction to involved parties (vendors, end-users, IT staff, etc.).
3. Develop and deliver training programs and monitor staff progress, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
4. Coordinate projects with other internal offices for input, development of recommendations, implementation, monitoring, and administration.
5. Manage projects for new, expanded, or modified rail services to accommodate growth, changing markets, and transportation plans, assessing impacts on ridership, schedules, equipment, crew, budgets, and other resources.
6. Monitor and analyze services to identify issues and opportunities, and determine operating plans, infrastructure, and resource requirements.
7. Recommend strategic service designs, evaluate resources, and identify potential improvements to meet objectives.
8. Model and simulate rail networks to test and validate timetables and assess impacts from impairments, restrictions, and increased train frequencies.
9. Participate in rail network analyses, studies, model development, and technical report generation addressing operating, infrastructure, and performance issues.

Qualifications

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a diploma/degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in transportation planning or transit infrastructure planning, preferably with commuter rail or rail-based transit.
• Knowledge in data management, presentation, and programming (PowerBI, Python, R, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong project management and technical analysis skills.
• Problem-solving skills and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of rail planning, operations, and infrastructure.
• Experience with rail scheduling and simulation software (e.g., Trapeze, RailSys, OpenTrack) is an asset.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulations (e.g., CROR).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your experience doesn’t match every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles. We value diverse talents and backgrounds.

Accommodation

We are committed to an inclusive environment and accessible hiring process. If you need accommodations, contact us at: 416-202-5601 or [e-mail].

Application Process

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Communication will be via email; ensure your email is current and checked regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required. Providing false information will disqualify your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing