BC Transit

We love that our head office is in Victoria and we bet you do too! We are happy you have decided to explore a career with BC Transit, this is a great city to work and live in. We are passionate about helping reduce congestion in the city and providing a public service to everyone in BC (except for Metro Vancouver). We have innovative new bus lanes being installed from Colwood to Downtown in both directions, real time GPS being installed in the full fleet across the province and we are beginning to explore mobile payment options among other things. It is an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we are looking for fun, creative, passionate people to join our amazing team. Not only would you work with an incredible team, you would also receive great benefits and a pension plan to boot. Keep reading to find out if this role makes you feel excited to come to work each day!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Transportation/Transit Planning Manager, and also taking work direction from Senior Transportation Planners, the Transit Planner is accountable for providing Transportation planning expertise and leadership to projects of smaller/medium scope in support of a designated program related to Transportation policy, forecasting, infrastructure / service development or engineering in an integrated, multi-modal environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contributes Transportation planning expertise in the development of program/project strategies, plans and tactics.
• Provides Transportation planning expertise and leadership to designated projects.
• Develops Transportation planning, methods, techniques and models in support of designated project deliverables, ensuring compliance with Department standards, policies and procedures.
• Contributes as a member of a program team, providing Transportation planning expertise, identifying planning and project risks and opportunities, based on analysis of transport data, trends, and issues.  Alerts Senior Transportation Planner or Manager to critical issues.
• Collaborates with leaders and professionals across the organization, with a view to optimizing planning services and project outcomes.
• Develops and manages relationships with stakeholders to understand needs, keep them informed and resolve moderate issues within defined limits.  Provides technical support and advice to municipal/provincial working teams and advisory committees.
• Oversees contractors and consultants, providing work direction and monitoring contract compliance.
• Provides technical guidance to other planning staff.
• Performs related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for the position would typically be acquired through a degree in planning, engineering or a related discipline, and 1 - 2 years’ experience providing expertise and leading projects in an agency specializing in planning or Transportation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sound knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of Transportation planning
• Basic knowledge of plans, products, roles and responsibilities of government agencies, NGOs and associations
• Sound  knowledge of BC Transit’s decision-making context including its strategic context and organizational and governance structure
• Leadership skills to provide technical guidance and expertise to other transportation planning professionals and to lead projects
• Analytical skills to identify and alert others to Transportation planning and project-related risks and opportunities in an integrated, multi-disciplinary environment; includes skills to analyze transport data, trends and issues
• Communication skills to write and deliver effective reports and presentations
• Interpersonal skills to build trust by consulting with others and applying a team approach as needed to achieve solutions.  Includes negotiation skills as they pertain to making refinements to contracts and to conflict resolution at a basic level of risk and complexity.
• Decision-making skills to resolve Transportation planning and project-related issues within defined limits, and to identify and know when to refer issues to others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check Or Vulnerable Sector Search
• Testing and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process
• An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
• #DNP – for administrative purposes only, please disregard 

BC TRANSIT OFFERS

• Life Insurance
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Vacation (based on the terms outlined in the appropriate collective agreement or exempt policy handbook)
• Extended Health Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Employee fitness centre, at both the Victoria and Langford depots
• A complimentary BC Transit bus pass, plus taxable dependant passes
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Social Club
• Employee Recognition Program – Recognizing Excellent Values (REV)

Please apply here: https://bctransitcareers.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll