Transportation Planner

Position: Transportation Planner 1
Job Overview
In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include:

Traffic Modelling / Traffic Operations Analysis

Field Surveys / Observations

Traffic Impact / Development Studies

Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination

Data Processing and Analytics

GIS / Mapping

Job Skills

A self‑starter, comfortable working in a team environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)

Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or Vissim

Programming skills in languages such as Python and R are an asset

Working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an asset

Progressive and innovative approach to problem‑solving an asset

Knowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an asset

Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual

Preferred Qualifications

Two to three years of experience in transportation engineering including traffic operations studies, traffic signals, transit priority, meso/microsimulation modelling, highway and transit infrastructure projects, master and secondary plans, environmental assessments, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plan is an asset.

Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilities

Experience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an asset

Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an asset

Experience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred.

Required Qualifications

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Equal Employment Opportunity
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location
Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry
Transit

Schedule
Full‑time

Employee Status
Regular

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