Transportation Planner I

JOB POSTING #: 2025-0158

POSTING PERIOD: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Tuesday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT: Transportation Planning

UNION: C.U.P.E 543

JOB CODE: 543437

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS: 0.14

# OF POSITIONS: 2

RATE OF PAY: $31.77 - $37.33 per hour

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning & Design, this position will be responsible for reviewing planning/development proposals, preparing comments, attending meetings as required, and negotiating with developers on behalf of Transportation Planning to achieve policy objectives, safe design, and protection of City transportation facilities including rezoning, Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot Control, Site Plan Control, Condominium Conversion, Consent Applications, and Minor Variance Applications (Committee of Adjustment). Responsibilities include preparing draft responses to applications and maintaining appropriate background files; representing Public Works at various meetings to provide technical input and expertise, including the Ontario Municipal Board and Site Plan Control Committee; providing design guidelines for roadway improvements related to all developments; negotiating cost sharing for roadway improvements; reviewing and commenting on Liquor License applications; representing Transportation Planning at Planning Advisory Committee and Council meetings; and reviewing traffic impact study analysis including trip generation, distribution, and assignments for various development applications. The role also involves assisting the Policy Analyst in undertaking policy reviews, creating mapping and presentation materials, data collection, and participation at public meetings. Additional duties include performing transportation analysis using transportation analysis software; reviewing and commenting on Sign By-Law amendments; assisting in the preparation and implementation of transportation planning field surveys and studies; assisting and training others in traffic engineering surveys and studies; assisting in undertaking Environmental Assessments; performing manual turning moving counts; assisting in the review of oversized loads; and assisting the Traffic Technician in reviewing traffic detour routes in cooperation with other departments, utilities, and contractors. The position requires receiving, sorting, analyzing, and preparing material for entry relating to the collision database, inputting data for motor vehicle accident reports, maintaining motor vehicle accident files, and preparing accident statistics. The individual will handle general inquiries and complaints from the public and City Council, preparing responses and/or reports as required, including processing department Service Requests as assigned. Site visits and attendance at meetings involving other Service Areas and/or the public on behalf of the department are also required. Maintaining amiable relations with co-workers and the public is essential. Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program will also be performed, along with other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a four (4) year University Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies;
• Must have over one (1) year of experience in transportation and/or development application reviews;
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have knowledge of the Planning Act and related legislation and provincial policies;
• Must have excellent writing skills and the ability to make oral presentations;
• Must have the ability to develop and use graphic aids, and the ability to use standard spreadsheet and graphic computer software;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City representatives, other agencies, and the general public;
• Membership with the Professional Engineers of Ontario will be considered an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.