Transportation Planner

WATT Consulting Group (WATT) is seeking an intermediate-level Transportation Planner to join our team at one of our offices **(Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, BC or Calgary or Edmonton, AB)**, supporting future-focused multi-modal transportation planning on projects across Western Canada.

We are looking for a dynamic individual committed to high-quality professional work, meeting the needs of our clients, and working with our multi-disciplinary team to create vibrant and livable communities.

**About the Role**

The Transportation Planner will be involved in a wide range of multi-modal transportation projects. The primary responsibility will be to lead and support transportation planning projects and technical studies from start to finish. The role will also involve providing planning expertise to other members of our integrated team in both advisory and support roles. The following specific duties and responsibilities are expected:

- Work on projects of all sizes in small, medium and large sized communities across Western Canada.
- Plan, support, and facilitate community engagement activities as part of our community planning projects, as well as attend client and Council meetings to present technical information in an accessible and clear manner.
- Supporting analysis and development of plans using a range of tools, including GIS, Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other graphic/visualization software.
- Lead or support the preparation of proposals for public and private sector clients.
- Support senior staff with pursuing business development opportunities with past, current and prospective clients.
- Work with and support other WATT team members by assisting other project managers, peer-reviewing the technical work, and mentoring / advising other junior staff.
- Prepare written documentation of project work in a clear and concise manner, including letters, memos, and reports. The ability to prepare graphics to supplement reports is an asset.
- Plan and manage data collection programs and undertake field work and surveys/counts as required to support projects.
- Short day trips within the region of the hiring office may be required. There may also be potential for travel to support projects within Western Canada.
- Be prepared to lead by example by working alongside others on our team to continuously improve our transportation practice and the value we deliver to our clients and communities, including active participation in professional organizations and on-going professional development.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
- Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS and QGIS as well as statistical packages is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of graphics creation software such as InDesign, Illustrator or SketchUp considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organization skills, particularly around managing multiple projects and contributing to multiple teams at any one time.
- A valid BC Drivers’ License is required for this position. Access to a personal vehicle to potentially support transportation surveys would be considered an asset.

**Company Information**

Since 1983, WATT Consulting Group has been a multi-disciplinary civil engineering, transportation planning and land survey practice, operating out of offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Okanagan, Calgary, and Edmonton. We provide transportation planning, engineering and geomatics services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients throughout Western Canada. Our mission is to exceed expectations in the delivery of quality, innovation and customized solutions for each unique project, community, and client. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what they do and who hold themselves to a high standard of excellence. We take our work to “HEART” - these are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. #WEAREWATT

Our offices are centrally located in their respective centres and are easily accessed by walking, bike, transit or by car. Each building features a number of social and sustainable features (depending on the location) including bike storage rooms, showers, electric vehicle charging, daycare, etc. Some locations also provide a corporate carshare membership for work trips.

Our offices regularly hold social events that bring together team members and their families.

Our individual offices have smaller dymanic teams that operate together as ‘One Studio,’ with approximately 30 transportation engineers, planners, and technologists collaborating to develop innovative approaches to mobility and community livablility. Our larger team works together on multimodal projects across Western Canada, meaning that joining our transportation practice provides the opportunity f