Senior Transit Scheduler

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Senior Transit Scheduler, you will be responsible for determining the creation and assignment of operator work, the planning/scheduling of operator vacation entitlement to ensure the provisions of required transit service levels in accordance with the budget, overall public transportation plans and policies. Primary duties include:

• Manage the operator sign-on process which allocates work shifts to approximately 2,300 operators.
• Supervise Transit Schedulers regarding run-cutting, sign-on activities and schedule design.
• Design schedule service based on available resources and review and implement service adjustments.
• Design cost effective operator work assignments in accordance with constraints defined in the Collective Agreement.
• Participate in the review of schedule, workforce and vehicle requirements.
• Review and develop policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives regarding run-cutting and sign-on processes.
• Provide technical advice for contract negotiations with ATU Local 583.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics or a related field with at least 4 years of experience in a computerized work environment which includes data analysis, operations and service planning and scheduling.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of Calgary Transit's operating system, scheduling requirements and On Demand Transit.
• Candidates with HASTUS, Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Map Maintenance Tool and Automatic Vehicle Announcement (AVA) experience will be considered an asset.
• Previous experience with transit operations, planning or scheduling would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure with set deadlines while paying close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to discuss scheduling issues with customers, transit operators and staff from other section in Calgary Transit.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Calgary Transit

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)

Location: Avenue NE

Compensation: Level U4 $89, ,800 per annum

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 12, 2025

Job ID #: 312837