Transit Planner

Recruitment Details Transit Planner Department: Service Development Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne, on site Position Type: Permanent, full time Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility for occasional weekends and evenings required for operational requirements. Salary: $78,340.67 to $105,227.49 annually, as per the W.A.P.S.O collective agreement Employee Group: WAPSO Posting No.: Closing Date: January 12, 2026 Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers. Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential. Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person. The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare. For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to (insert equity group(s)). In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied. Job Profile Under the direction of the Senior Transit Planner, the Transit Planner: Provides technical input both to Planning, Property & Development Department (PPD) and Public Works Department (PWD) on development plans and projects. Manages Transit’s land use monitoring program, in conjunction with PPD. Develops and carries out annual transit service plans to accommodate ridership growth in existing areas and introduce service to developing areas. Participates in the development and maintenance of geographical information systems to support transit planning and passenger information. Assists with the planning and prioritization of transit infrastructure improvements. This position requires technical knowledge of transportation planning, as well as issues of land-use planning, public engagement, and universal accessibility. The ability to deal directly with the public, with technical personnel (both consultants and City staff), as well as elected officials, is critical to this job. Duties Develop plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transit service. Manages the land-use and development monitoring program. Prepares transit input to the City’s medium and long-range transportation and land-use plans. Supervises consultants and support staff. Education and Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, City Planning or Urban/Regional Planning. Minimum four years of experience in transit planning, transportation engineering, or urban planning in the public or private sector. Experience using established policy to monitor performance against established goals is required. Progressive experience in the areas of transportation planning, urban planning, and statistics or data analysis. Progressive experience in the development and application of geographical information systems. Experience developing policy and monitoring programs would be an asset. Conducts transit service planning studies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the transit network. Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations. Proficiency in MS Office with basic levels of spreadsheet and word processing applications (Word and Excel). Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to follow instructions and express ideas clearly and concisely. Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to work efficiently independently with minimum of supervision. Knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite). IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application. Conditions Of Employment The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. Must be able to obtain a Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable sector check) satisfactory to the employer. How To Apply Current resume (Required). Cover letter (Required). Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered. Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position. Notes Online applications can be submitted at . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 . Position Reports To Senior Transit Planner Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr