Transportation Planner

CivicInfo BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Earned day off program

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Kelowna is seeking a Transportation Planner to shape Kelowna’s transportation future. You will use data, GIS and modelling to support multimodal planning and evidence-based decision-making in a growing city.

The role includes long-range and corridor planning, network analysis, active transportation, transit and demand forecasting, requiring a degree in Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering and four years of experience. Collaboration and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Four years of relevant transportation planning experience.
• Analytical problem solver who can turn complex data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Support multimodal transportation planning using data, GIS and modelling.
• Contribute to long-range and corridor planning, network analysis and land use planning.
• Assist with transit planning, active transportation and transportation demand forecasting.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and present clear recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Collaborative

Education

University degree in Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

GIS

Modelling

Job description

Come help shape Kelowna’s transportation future!

Join the City of Kelowna’s Integrated Transportation team as a Transportation Planner and help shape a safe, connected and sustainable transportation system for a growing community.

As part of the Strategic Transportation Planning team, you will use data, GIS and modelling to support multimodal transportation planning and evidence-based decision-making. Your work may span long-range and corridor planning, network analysis, active transportation, transit, transportation demand forecasting, and land use and development planning.

To succeed in this role, you will have a University Degree in Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline, along with four years of relevant transportation planning experience. You are an analytical problem solver who can turn complex technical information into clear insights and recommendations. Experience in transportation demand forecasting, transit planning, active transportation planning or transportation data analytics is an asset.

You are a strong communicator and collaborative team member with experience working on multidisciplinary projects. Professional membership or eligibility with a relevant planning, engineering or transportation professional organization is an asset.

Help create Kelowna asa City of the Future.Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and leadresponsibly.Live, work and playin one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelownaboasts miles of lake access,public areasand outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene,healthyand connectedneighbourhoods,and a world-renowned College and University.You’reonlyaquick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and careerandprofessional development.This is a CUPE bargaining unit positionwithan hourly ratestarting at $49.66per hourplusemployer-paidcomprehensive benefits, an earned day off program,paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers.

Applications must be received by end of day November 8, 2026..

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of closing date are thanked for their interest.