| Job Status : |
Full Time, Employee |
| Company : |
York Region |
| Posting Date : |
November 12 |
| Closing Date : |
November 24
5:00 PM Eastern |
| Relevant Experience : |
3 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Salary : |
$45.65 - $49.61 per hour. This is a Union position. |
| Location : |
Newmarket, Ontario |
| Category : |
Transportation Planning
Urban Planning
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| Reference Number : |
16640 |
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This vacancy has expired and is for reference only. York RegionTransportation PlannerDraw on your passion. Shape our community.
York Region is one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities and as part of our diverse and highly engaged team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that foster economic vitality, further a sustainable environment, enhance our public services and promote a healthy community. York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it’s important that our workforce reflect the citizens we serve. At the Region, we respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Program Manager, Transportation Planning, is responsible for reviewing and commenting on transportation impacts of official plans, secondary plans and major development applications; producing and analyzing travel demand forecasts; and determining the need and impacts of future transportation facilities.
Qualifications
• University degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering or Planning, or related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration with a recognized professional planning or engineering organization.
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in transportation planning.
• Thorough knowledge of transportation planning principles, concepts, practices, methods and legislation, GTA context and roles of different levels of government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation and environmental science, modelling methodology, tools and techniques, TDM measures, pedestrian and cycling facilities planning, transit systems, roads planning and design standards.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications as well as proficiency with the application of specialized software relevant to the technical specialty.
• Ability to identify issues, challenges and opportunities and propose solutions.
• Ability to negotiate/facilitate, build consensus and present information to varied audiences.
• Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.
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