Transportation Planner (Permanent, Full-Time)

City of Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Transportation Planner to oversee transit planning and operations, manage sustainability initiatives, and lead Active Transportation Planning in Kamloops. Candidates need a degree in Planning with a focus on Transportation and at least three years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Applications can be submitted online.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Completion of a University degree in Planning with a concentration in Transportation or Transit Planning.
• Minimum three years of experience in transportation or transit planning.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing transit planning and operations.
• Managing transportation-related sustainability initiatives.
• Leading Active Transportation Planning and TDM initiatives.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Transit Planning

Project Management

Education

University degree in Planning

Job description

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity exists to join the City of Kamloops’ Transportation team in a Permanent, Full-Time Transportation Planner position! This position is responsible for overseeing transit planning and operations, transportation-related sustainability initiatives, Active Transportation Planning and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) initiatives. If you are someone, who shares our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, then the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department is the place where you can grow your career and is the gateway to future opportunities!

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications :

• Completion of a University degree in Planning with a concentration in Transportation or Transit Planning.
• Minimum three years of experience in transportation ortransit planning.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.This is a CUPE local 900 position. This position will remain open until filled. The posting may close anytime after June 04,2024 if a qualified candidate is found.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday to Friday8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM (summer) 8 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM (winter)

Hours per Week

Hourly Rate

48.51

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca / careers.