Assistant Planner - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 38324

Job Category:
Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:
City Planning, CP Transportation Planning

Work Location:
Various Locations (See Below)

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate:
$38.37- $42.03, TFS274, Wage Grade 11

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 3

Posting Period:
May 24, 2023 to June 7, 2023

Locations:

Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2 Civic Center
Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
City Hall, 100 Queen St. West

Job Descriptions:

One of these positions might be right for you if you are a professional in the first few years of your career in transportation seeking an opportunity to help the City of Toronto achieve its progressive transportation objectives and prepare for the transportation system of the future.

You must have an understanding of and curiosity about how urban transportation systems work, including multimodality, mobility, transport equity and emerging technologies.

To qualify, you must be able to demonstrate skills in data management, technical analysis and communication, and have an understanding of best practices in the transportation planning field.

Major Responsibilities:

The Assistant Transportation Planner will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Contributing to the evaluation of a range of transportation policy choices
Collecting, managing and analyzing demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical data and information relating to transportation planning
Participating in the development and maintenance of data management systems
Designing, coordinating and implementing surveys and planning studies
Organizing and participating in meetings to exchange information on development proposals, policies under review and other planning issues
Responding to requests for information from developers, consultants, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials and the public
Preparing and organizing technical reports, other written materials and managing files
Assisting in the monitoring of key transportation issues and travel trends city wide or in districts
Supporting communication with and consultation of technical stakeholders and the public

Key Qualifications:

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Planning or Engineering with a focus on transportation issues, or in a professional discipline related to transportation, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with the collection, management and analysis of demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical data and information relating to transportation planning.

You must also have:

Demonstrated understanding of and interest in urban transportation systems
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the transportation planning field.
Familiarity with the Planning Act, the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (including Transportation Master Plan process), Transit Project Assessment Process and the development review process.
Knowledge of EMME, AIMSUN or other advanced transportation software would be an asset.
Familiarity with public consultation and/or community outreach, public meeting organization and participation.
Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to a variety of audiences.
Ability to interact with staff at various levels, an ability to work in a team environment and the ability to maintain strong internal and external relationships.
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and proven track record of developing effective working relationships with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders.
Strong judgment and analytical thinking skills.
Strong customer service skills, including the ability to respond to public inquiries and concerns related to transportation related issues.

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Accommodation
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We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the