Transit Planner II

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Job Description - Transit Planner II (55602)  

Job Description  |  |  | | --- | --- | | Transit Planner II  Job Number: 55602  Are you passionate about shaping how people move around our city? The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking for a collaborative and analytical Transit Planner II to join our Planning & Scheduling team. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team of four planners responsible for designing, monitoring, and optimizing transit services that directly impact the daily lives of thousands of Edmontonians.

By balancing data-driven insights with community needs, you will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective transit solutions that keep our city moving forward.  
** What will you do?**
* ** Analysis & Recommendations:
** Monitor, analyze, and assess ridership numbers, population data, and land use documents to provide strategic recommendations for cost-effective transit service delivery
* ** Service Planning:
** Develop short-term plans to optimize routes, plan transit access for new neighborhoods, and design specialized service adjustments (such as seniors' routes)
* ** Collaboration & Implementation:
** Work closely with internal operational teams, community partners, and external collaborators to implement service changes and resolve day-to-day operational issues
* ** Budget & Reporting:
** Prepare detailed costing and budgetary documents to support Council inquiries, annual service plans, and long-term strategic goals
* ** Community Engagement:
** Respond to transit-related inquiries from the public, Council, and corporate partners, and help create public engagement materials to share meaningful updates  Qualifications :  
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
* A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible planning experience within a transit or transportation context   
** Assets:*
* * Professional membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI), the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or an equivalent provincial body is considered a strong asset   
** Skills required for success:*
* * Understanding of Transit Planning and the factors that contribute to a successful transit system
* Proficiency with analyzing, displaying, and interpreting data (such as ridership data, trip data, etc.)
* Strong computer skills. Planners work with a variety of general software (eg. Google application) and specialized tools (eg. Hastus)
* Demonstrated technical judgment, and independent decision making
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address inquiries from engagement participants, council members, and community partners with empathy and clarity
* Proven conflict resolution, time management, and organizational skills to successfully navigate tight deadlines and competing operational demands
* Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
* Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion   
** Conditions of Employment:*
* * Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent)
* Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for occasional field work which may require business use auto insurance
* Applicants may be tested   
** The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact** ******. Learn more about our benefits*
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* ** Hours of Work:
** 33.75 hours per week  
** Salary Range:** $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly) $95,407.570 - $ (Annually)  
** Recruitment Consultant:
** AG/SO  
* Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Planner II  Posting Date:
Jul 9, 2026  Closing Date:
Jul 23, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)  Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time  Union : CSU 52  Department:
Edmonton Transit Service  Work Location(s):  15th Floor Edmonton Tower,  Avenue    Edmonton T5J 0J4 |
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