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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   The Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Posting Date :   August 24
Closing Date :   August 31
5:00 PM Eastern
Relevant Experience :   2 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Kitchener, Ontario
Category :   GIS
Research and Analysis
Transportation Planning
Reference Number :   2015-1542

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The Regional Municipality of Waterloo

Principal Planner (Transit)

Length:  Full-time

Salary: $69,778.80 – $79,279.20 per annum/ $38.34 – $43.56 per hour

Location: GRT Transit Centre, 250 Strasburg Road, Kitchener

Description of Duties:

Researches, develops, implements, promotes, and monitors initiatives which create transit supportive community  consistent with the Regional Transportation Master Plan. Designs an efficient and effective transit network through the development and implementation of service plans, policies and programs, fare strategies, and advanced technology.

Current Assignment:

Coordinates the development and implementation of the Grand River Transit Service Improvement Plans, including analysis of route options, review of stop locations, participation in Public Information Centres, responding to public inquiries, monitoring of implemented service. Coordinates the implementation of bus stop changes, shelters, and variable message signs. Coordinates the development of conceptual plans and evaluates alternative locations for express bus stops. Assist in bus/LRT integration analysis. Review development applications and makes recommendations based on transit implications.  Assist in the development of a revised Network Redesign of transit routes and an updated GRT Business Plan. Analysis of data using the Transit Data Reporting System. Knowledge of transportation planning theory and related transportation or transit experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of transportation planning theory, empirical research, statistical analysis, and demographics, normally acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or related field; Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) transit planning and scheduling courses; plus two years related transportation, transit, and/or land use planning experience.
  • Knowledge of relevant planning and transportation legislation, including the Planning Act, Highway Traffic Act, Public Vehicles Act, as well as Provincial, Regional, and Area Municipal policies and regulations.
  • Human relations, communications, public relations, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills in order to conduct presentations; conduct or train others to conduct public surveys; negotiate development applications and Regional Official Plan amendments; negotiate employer-based programs and private sector partnerships; respond to inquiries and complaints and handle controversial situations, using diplomacy and tact; and participate as an effective team member.
  • Research, analytical, planning, organizational, and problem solving skills in order to design surveys; coordinate activities and resource allocation; analyze data from a variety of sources; work independently in a team environment; adapt to frequently changing priorities; and complete assigned projects within deadlines.
  • Computer skill using software such as Microsoft Office, Access, ArcGIS, Transit Data Reporting System, and the Internet. Ability to work with modeling tools and other specialized applications related to transit and data analysis. Ability to research new technologies from a variety of media.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical, policy, and legal information from various sources, such as reports, documents, records, files, maps, plans, and diagrams; to compile, analyze, and interpret survey and statistical information.
  • Ability to write recommendations, reports, and general correspondence; to prepare information packages; to write and design brochures and press releases.
  • Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations to various groups; to provide information to Regional employees, contractors, businesses, and/or public groups; to respond to inquiries and complaints; to explain or clarify program information and guidelines; and to inform stakeholders of statistically valid survey design and available application software.
  • Ability to travel to various locations within Waterloo Region.
  • Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.