Transportation Planner

Job Description

Transportation Planner

Competition Number:             25/77

Posting Scope:                        Internal / External

Posted Date:                            April 17, 2025

Closing Date:                           May 6, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department:                             Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type:                           Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule:                        Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

Salary:                                       $ 55.64 per hour, Pay Grade 17

Job Code:                                 4183

Employee Group:                     This is a CUPE Local 50  position

Number of Vacancies:             1

The City of Victoria is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Transportation Planner to shape the future of mobility in our community. In this role, our successful candidate will lead and develop transportation policies, processes, and programs that prioritize sustainable mobility, and strategically integrate these initiatives into land use planning, street renewal projects, curb management, and programming.

As our Transportation Planner, you will play a supporting role in evaluating and making recommendations on transportation-related aspects of development. Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional engagement skills and excel at collaborating with diverse stakeholders and fostering partnerships to drive impactful results. Expertise in parking policy and planning is a valuable asset.

This position also involves delegating tasks to junior staff and providing comprehensive oversight to ensure high-quality outcomes. If this description aligns with your skills, experience and passion, submit your application to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable transportation future for Victoria.

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. 

FLEX

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

POSITION FUNCTION

Direct and develop transportation planning and engineering programs, procedures, bylaws, and policies; support the transportation design process and land use development activities.

KEY DUTIES

Administer and develop transportation planning programs, procedures, bylaws and policies in support of the City’s mobility strategy, Go Victoria. Apply geometric design standards, road safety principles, and land use policies to City and private development projects. Provide conceptual direction to transportation infrastructure designs; research, develop and administer transportation demand management, vision zero, curb-use management, transit and new mobility programs to address safety, congestion and environmental concerns.

Coordinate the review of development and building permit applications and conceptual designs to determine alignment changes to streets and intersections; develop and administer contracts for transportation studies conducted by consultants.

Provide work direction and instruction to other staff as required; consult and collaboratively work with other staff to support planning related solutions and recommendations for management team.  

Represent the department at various advisory committee, Council, community and special interest, and public meetings; liaise with Planning Department staff; prepare and present reports with recommendations on changes to existing policies, bylaws and regulations. Negotiate and secure agreements for transportation demand management and frontage improvements associated with land use changes.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is generated by development applications or enquiries and departmental objectives; special projects are assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through reports to supervisor.

Issues such as policy changes are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Normal.

Mental Effort:

Short periods of intense concentration while preparing and reviewing reports and data. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on detailed drawings, a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)

Work Environment:

Presence on construction sites. (rare).

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize and prioritize work.

Understand and apply principles and methods of transportation planning and engineering.

Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related engineering software. 

Compose and present technical reports.

Read and interpret technical information, legislation, engineering and architectural drawings.

Conduct research and analysis.

Maintain accurate records.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Represent the City to the public and outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

Technical School Diploma in Transportation Technology. (3 years)

Registration or ability to register as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

5 years of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume. 

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process. 

If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.