Senior Transportation Planner

Join to apply for the Senior Transportation Planner role at Mott MacDonald At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. Duties Will Include Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and partners in transportation modelling including government and private sector organizations; Leading modelling initiatives and guiding the application of models and analytical tools to aid in policy and infrastructure investment decisions; Providing transportation modelling and analytical expertise to the design and delivery of infrastructure; Creating and contributing to deliverables including proposals, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences; Designing modelling approaches for projects and liaising with Mott MacDonald’s global resources in modelling and analytics; Guiding and mentoring junior and intermediate staff with an interest in modelling; Applying knowledge of research, econometric, and statistical methods; Undertaking various project management duties such as managing projects, client engagement, work planning, budget monitoring, and project controls reporting. The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies and experience: Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Planning, Economics, Geography or similar, or bachelor’s degree with additional commensurate experience; 10+ years of previous professional experience that includes leading microscopic simulation initiatives; Professional Engineer and/or Registered Professional Planner; Must have a reputation for proficiency in Aimsun and one or more other microscopic simulation tools including VISSIM, Paramics, and/or various pedestrian modelling tools; Experience in applying modelling results to business casing and project appraisal using cost/benefit methods for transit and multimodal transportation projects; Strong written and oral communication skills including the communication of complex technical information to non-technical audiences; An entrepreneurial spirit and inclination toward developing transportation modelling-based opportunities for the business. The Ideal Candidate May Possess The Following Additional Assets Proficiency with EMME and demonstrated experience with regional travel demand models used in key urban centres in Canada or the United States; Knowledge of econometric and consumer welfare applications of macroscopic demand models (or standalone models), as well as accessibility metrics using logsums; Experience using scripting-based analytical tools and statistical analyses using R, Python, SQL, SPSS, etc, as well as an understanding of Big Data applications and datasets (GTFS, MDS, etc) is considered an asset; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; Demonstrable background of working both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; A history of achieving milestones and meeting deadlines. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $124,000 - 151,000. Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. Hybrid working policy At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Location(s): Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Various Discipline: Planning and modelling Job Ref: 11685 Recruiter Contact: Katie Champoux Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries: Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mott MacDonald by 2x Get notified about new Senior Transportation Planner jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr