Transportation Planning and Design Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Responsibilities

The City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled Transportation Planning and Design Specialist to join our Engineering Services team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for undertaking various duties related to the planning and design of Rapid Transit projects, including planning, design, research, analysis, technical, and administrative duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, participate in the planning, design, and implementation of projects of medium to high complexity related to Rapid Transit projects.
  • Prepare research, technical studies, reports, and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying the accuracy of the content.
  • Under the supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, lead the development of conceptual geometric designs using AutoCAD, applying transportation planning and engineering principles to support the implementation of rapid transit projects.
  • Internal and external communication to ensure that plans and designs are understood by other branches and stakeholders, and completed accordingly.
  • Identify data needs and perform moderately complex data analysis to support project decision making. Data sources include cycling and pedestrian volumes, demographics, vehicle volumes, transit ridership forecasting, ICBC collision records.
  • Create maps, graphics, and presentations for public consultation and internal communication, including work with GIS software such as MapInfo or ArcGIS and graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
  • Organize and sometimes lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos, and other administrative and/or clerical duties as required.
  • Receive, organize, and respond to public inquiries about transportation policies and active transportation projects.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have a completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in Civil Engineering technology, transportation, or other relevant area of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You will also possess a working knowledge of current transportation planning and engineering design principles and methods, as well as a working knowledge of the City's transportation policies and networks, community planning process, and land use.

Additionally, you will have skills in researching, mapping, and analyzing, with the ability to translate outcomes and complex concepts into accurate, easily understood graphics, presentations, or reports.

You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidently interacting with the public through phone, email, and in person.

As a team player, you will have the ability to work with relevant design guidelines, including TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide.

You will also have the ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications, as well as understand and carry oral instructions.

Finally, you will have the ability to prepare technical presentations and reports on complex technical, policy, and planning issues, and work well in a team environment with little or no supervision under tight deadlines.

About the City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of its employees. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our online portal. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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