Transportation Planner

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

• 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

• 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.

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

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

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Transit

Full‑time

Regular