Senior Transportation Planner

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do exceptional work in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants, with sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our North American sectors, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. Duties will include Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and partners in transportation modelling—including government and private sector organizations; Leading modelling initiatives and guiding the application of models and analytical tools to aid in policy and infrastructure investment decisions; Providing transportation modelling and analytical expertise to the design and delivery of infrastructure; Creating and contributing to deliverables such as proposals, reports, and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences; Designing modelling approaches for projects and liaising with Mott MacDonald’s global resources in modelling and analytics; Guiding and mentoring junior and intermediate staff with an interest in modelling; Applying knowledge of research, econometric, and statistical methods; Undertaking project‑management duties such as managing projects, client engagement, work planning, budget monitoring, and project controls reporting. Ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies and experience Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Planning, Economics, Geography, or similar, or a bachelor’s degree with additional commensurate experience; 10+ years of professional experience that includes leading microscopic simulation initiatives; Professional Engineer and/or Registered Professional Planner; Proficiency in Aimsun and one or more other microscopic simulation tools, including VISSIM, Paramics, and various pedestrian modelling tools; Experience applying modelling results to business casing and project appraisal using cost/benefit methods for transit and multimodal transportation projects; Strong written and oral communication skills, including the communication of complex technical information to non‑technical audiences; An entrepreneurial spirit and inclination toward developing transportation modelling‑based opportunities for the business. The ideal candidate may possess the following additional assets Proficiency with EMME and demonstrated experience with regional travel demand models used in key urban centres in Canada or the United States; Knowledge of econometric and consumer welfare applications of macroscopic demand models and accessibility metrics using logsums; Experience using scripting‑based analytical tools and statistical analyses with R, Python, SQL, SPSS, etc., and an understanding of Big Data applications and datasets (GTFS, MDS, etc.) is considered an asset; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; Demonstrable background of working independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; A history of achieving milestones and meeting deadlines. Equal Employment Opportunity statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $124,000 – $151,000. Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. Hybrid working policy At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust. Recruiter contact Katie Champoux Location(s) Toronto, ON, Canada; Calgary, AB, Canada; Vancouver, BC, Canada Contract type, Work pattern, Job Ref Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Job Ref: 11685 #J-18808-Ljbffr