Transportation Planner

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kelowna seeks a Transportation Planner to perform complex analysis, maintain the transportation analytics database, and provide input into development applications. You will coach and coordinate staff and contractors as needed.

A university degree in planning or a related discipline with transportation specialization is required; CIP/ITE eligibility is preferred. Proficiency in GIS and transportation modelling tools is essential, as is strong data analysis capability.

Qualifications

• University degree in Planning or related discipline with specialization in Transportation.
• Professional credibility: eligible for CIP membership and/or ITE.

Responsibilities

• Manages and utilizes data to support transit and transportation planning.
• Provides input, analysis and support to planning studies and traffic impact analyses.
• Utilizes GIS and other transportation modelling tools.
• Prepares reports, presentations and engages stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Transportation planning

Education

University Degree in Planning or related discipline with specialization in Transportation

Professional CIP/ITE membership eligibility

Tools

GIS software

Transportation modelling tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20, 2026.

Posting Information

Posting Number CK54284P

Position Title Transportation Planner

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department Integrated Transportation (DP185)

Branch Strategic Transportation Planning (BR224)

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Transportation Planner performs complex analysis and research to support transportation planning, projects, programs and initiatives. Develops and maintains the transportation analytics database. Provides analysis and input into development applications.

Duties - Union

• Manages and utilizes data to support transit and transportation planning.
• Provides input, analysis and support to transportation planning continuum and traffic network impact studies.
• Utilizes GIS and other transportation modelling tools.
• Provide analysis into multi-dimensional business case preparation and project prioritization.
• Researches and reviews reports, studies and surveys. Prepares and/or responds to surveys.
• Develops and applies analytical frameworks, standards and planning tools.
• Prepares reports, delivers presentations and participates in stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups.
• Responds to various inquiries from the public, other City departments, consultants and external organizations regarding transportation.
• Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures and bylaws.
• Coaches and coordinates contractors and co-op students.

Results and Activities - Non union

• University Degree in Planning or other related discipline with specialization in Transportation.
• Professional Credibility (Eligible for CIP membership and/or ITE )
• Experience
• Computer literacy including advanced proficiency in GIS

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20, 2026.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $49.66 per hour with 2-step progression to $52.82

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/14/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/30/2026

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

8-4 pm

Work Location

Work Location ELLIS PLACE

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract
• Education / Certificates

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in planning or a related discipline with a specialization in transportation?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have a bachelor's degree in another field
• * How many years of experience do you have working with transit and transportation?
  • None
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years
• * What level of proficiency do you have with spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * Do you have demonstrated formal training and/or experience in transportation demand forecasting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for CIP membership and or ITE?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In Progress