Senior Urban Planner-Transportation

• Comprehensive understanding of planning and urban design principles specifically as it relates to urban, regional, and rural planning and placemaking, climate change and resilience, emerging innovations, and development economics. 
• Interpretation and development of transportation planning policy, including master plans, land use plans and zoning by-laws
• Experience in transportation engineering and planning including functional planning and preliminary design for AT (Active Transportation) facilities in Ontario municipalities.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience with the planning, programming, and prioritization of Ontario municipal transportation infrastructure projects from conception to delivery, informed by factors such as, but not limited to, socioeconomic impacts and transportation equity 
• Excellent working knowledge of/strong hands-on experience with transportation data management/analyses using GIS/databases.
• Strong understanding of foundational GIS principles and skills.
• Solid foundation in coordinate system projections and transformations.
• Proficient in both vector and raster data management and analysis techniques.
• Strong cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps.
• GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration skills.
• Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Pro
• Expert in ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, including associated applications (e.g., Dashboards, Experience Builder, Hub Site, StoryMap).
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, including stakeholder presentations
• Proficiency in spoken and written English;
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Self-motivated to continuously improve and learn new technical and consulting skillsets.
• Prior experience within a consulting environment will be considered valuable.
• A strong aptitude for collaboration, particularly across disciplines such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Architecture; and
• Excellent skills in research, data analysis, and problem solving
• Additional technical background in areas related to urban design, land economics, transportation planning and/or public engagement considered an asset; 
• Additional experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD or Synchro will be considered favorably
• High level of integrity, “doing the right thing” in an ethical and fair way, while upholding professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated experience working and supporting an equitable, diverse and inclusive team environment, respecting and valuing both individual and overall team excellence.
• Capable of producing high-quality work on schedule, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Education and Experience

• University degree in engineering, urban planning, economics, geography, or a related field
• A relevant Urban Planning degree (Masters-level an asset) and Full Membership in the OPPI (or eligibility to apply) and planning experience of a minimum of 10 years, with demonstrated experience working directly for Ontario municipalities.

Typical office environment working with computers. Some travel may be required (10%), such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. May occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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