Transportation Planner

Position Summary:
The Transportation Planner Co-op Role will report directly to the Manager of Traffic & Planning, and will assume responsibility for preparing traffic and planning reports, as well as generating data-driven insights through the processing, modelling, analysis, and interpretation of transportation, mobility, and spatial datasets.

Position Responsibility:

- Prepare and serve as an advisor for traffic reports to senior management and shareholders, including daily traffic summaries, monthly management reports, and quarterly traffic summaries.
- Utilize state-of-the-art Location Based Services datasets, including Inrix, Streetlight Data, and others, to research traffic mobility trends and metrics with a special focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
- Prepare presentation materials as required for all areas of responsibility.
- Support transportation forecasting network demand model and run analysis of network and land use scenarios as necessary.
- Assist in the preparation of the 407ETR Annual Highway Safety Review to support Highway Operations safety reporting, identify areas for improvement.
- Review and assess traffic impact studies and developments affecting the 407ETR corridor and prepares reports with recommendations to the Manager and Senior Planner
- Undertakes, coordinates and reviews studies, research projects and data analysis as required relating to transportation in the region

Qualifications:
- Studies in Transportation Planning, Urban Geography, and/or Transportation Technology.- Familiarity with Tableau and other Business Intelligence Data Management Software.- Familiarity with travel demand forecasting (EMME) is preferable.-
- Well-developed research and problem-solving skills.- Strong communication skills and a strong work ethic.- Ability to interact with colleagues in a positive manner within a self-managed team structure.