Transportation Planning Lead

3 months ago

Winnipeg Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada KGS Group Full time

KGS Group is seeking a Transportation Planning Lead to join our growing Transportation Department in Winnipeg.


The Role

Our transportation team provides custom solutions that push boundaries to meet the infrastructure demands of today and for the future. Our team creates solutions that strive for improved transportation mobility and safety for all users while considering the impacts to public health, the environment and society. Join our team of experts to help enhance the quality of life in our communities.


KGS Group is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Lead in our Winnipeg office. Reporting to the Head of Transportation, this position will be responsible for overseeing projects for clients that include Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, the City of Winnipeg, a broad range of urban and rural municipalities and the private sector. This role will work closely with design and construction staff in the Transportation Department.


The successful candidate will have the ability to lead projects within a team environment and showcase their creative side to positively impact transport mobility in the world around them. The projects will include developing interchange layouts, designing passing lanes, preparing transportation master plans, conducting traffic impact studies, preparing parking studies and corridor studies, undertaking safety assessments and working on active transportation studies. As part of a team of transportation planning professionals, this role will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with colleagues.


Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in future highway corridor alignment selection
  • Conduct traffic operations at intersections and roundabouts
  • Oversee area network plans and prepare transportation master plans for municipalities
  • Oversee safety audits and in-service safety reviews
  • Undertake traffic impact studies, using ITE’s new multi-modal criteria
  • Develop traffic forecasts for roadways and highways, and communicate findings to clients/stakeholders
  • Liaise with team members and the public on transportation issues
  • Prepare study schedules, proposals and project reports
  • Lead projects and meetings, and make presentations to clients
  • Mentor and supervise staff related to transportation planning and work closely with other departments to develop multi-disciplinary solutions


About You

We’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some ideal qualifications could include:

  • Degree in urban planning or civil engineering, with a focus on transportation systems
  • 10 years of related transportation planning experience
  • Capable using industry standard software such as Synchro, VISSIM and Sidra
  • Experience in project management
  • Ability to liaise with the public on transportation issues
  • Well-developed communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising transportation planning staff
  • Demonstrated ability to write proposals, technical memos and technical reports
  • Certifications such as PTP, PTOE or RSP viewed favorably
  • Strong people skills, and the ability to work with wide variety of staff and clients


About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.


As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. It’s a place where you can apply your abilities and contribute to challenging and meaningful projects. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll also have countless opportunities to learn and grow.


KGS Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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