Planning Analyst, Network Planning

Contract up to 5 Months    Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
  At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
 

Our Network Planning Office within Planning & Development Division is looking to hire an Analyst to conduct technical transportation analysis in support of corporate business, regional, and long-range planning objectives.

 

What will I be doing?

• Analyzes and supports the development of regional and other transportation plans to accommodate growth, changing markets, provincial policies, and municipal transportation implementation plans; reviews and prepares corporate responses to studies, contracts, projects, development proposals, and other proposals by external stakeholders that provide relevant technical commentary, conclusions and recommendations
• Supports transportation planning projects, by:
  • Coordinating research projects and schedules (i.e. identifies and monitors actions and responsible parties), and recommends corrections to identified project issues
  • Formulating objectives, preparing data collection tools, tabulating and analyzing data
  • Researching transportation requirements and services provided by other transportation systems 
  • Analyzing results and developing recommendations to support departmental projects and future initiatives
• Maintains and applies computer-based analytical tools to assess planning issues and proposals (e.g. modelling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) and analyze other quantitative data) 
• Represents Metrolinx when dealing with external parties and the public to provide information to external stakeholders with respect to Metrolinx planning initiatives

 

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Transportation Engineering or Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Business Administration or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in transportation planning, preferably in the public sector
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation and land-use planning (e.g. standards and requirements of ministries and governing bodies)
• Analytical skills and experience with technical analysis, undertaking literature reviews, and conducting internet and survey research using spreadsheets and database applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access)
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication and consultation skills to develop and present research findings and analyses and obtain cooperation with other offices throughout the organization
• Practical experience with GIS software and transportation data analysis is an asset

 

    Don’t Meet Every Requirement?  If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
  We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
  Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.
  Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. 
  For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
  Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.