Student Transportation Planner

3 months ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada TransLink Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion

**Responsibilities**:
The Student Transportation Planner may undertake planning, coordination, research, analysis and communications tasks in support of a broad range of planning projects and initiatives, including best-practice review, literature reviews, data collection, synthesis and analysis, research projects, policy review, drafting of reports and memos, and preparation of presentations.

**Qualifications**:
Requires completion of a minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in an undergraduate degree program in a discipline related to urban planning/design, planning, geography, environmental studies or other related discipline. Must still be enrolled. Completion of courses in office procedures, word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Requires up to (3) months previous experience in planning related, data collection, data analysis, research and graphics software and a further period of one month on the job to become familiar with TransLink’s Regional Transportation Network.

**Other Information**:
Responsibilities within both positions may include:

- Perform data collection and analysis through data analysis software (e.g. Tableau, Excel) to analyze and summarize ridership, transit service performance, travel patterns and engagement results
- Support in the development of maps, graphics, and slides that clearly convey program objectives, analyses and potential solutions to internal staff, community members and leadership.
- Assist in the development and implementation of transit improvements in response to the transit needs of First Nations
- Support in engagement efforts with First Nations’ staff, community members and leadership.
- Responding to customer and stakeholder inquiries

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions, including a written exercise.

**Work Schedule**:
37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary for 4 months position with an approximate end date of 02/07/2025, with the possibility of an additional 4-month extension.

**Work Designation**:
Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

**Rate of Pay**:
Salary $5,157 - $6,188 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

**How to Apply**:
Posting Date: October 7, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**:
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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