Transportation Planner

The AECOM Transport Planning and Operations team within the Transit & Rail division of Transportation is seeking a talented ambitious Transportation Planner / Engineer for immediate employment at one of our Toronto-area offices (Markham or Mississauga). The appropriately qualified applicant will be a key team member on a variety of local projects and will have the opportunity to build on their prior experience in transit transportation and urban planning in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

This is a newly created position.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

Providing clients with transportation planning services serving as a technical analyst and / or project coordinator with a focus on transit planning policy and economics projects such as :

Transit station planning and functional design.

Transportation policy studies

Business case assessments for transportation projects

Transportation master plan studies

Active transportation planning and design projects

Environmental assessments for transportation facilities

Input to traffic impact studies

Transportation study peer reviews

Urban / City Planning

Preparing documentation related to current or prospective projects including correspondence reports maps proposals expressions of interest specifications consultation materials and meeting minutes.

Communicating and working with other project team members including mentoring junior-level team members

Liaising with and assisting other departments and offices in the provision of transportation planning services to clients.

Completing work within the prescribed time and budget while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelors degree or greater in Civil Engineering Urban Planning or a similar field with a strong emphasis on transportation planning or engineering

2 years of experience in transportation planning with some experience in transit active transportation and / or multimodal projects

Excellent technical writing skills and experience writing a variety of deliverable types including technical memoranda reports and public-facing documents

Strong verbal communicator including presentation facilitation and listening skills

Proficient working knowledge in using ArcGIS to produce high-quality maps and complete basic network analysis

Proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite that includes Word Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in undertaking planning studies with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong understanding and application of analytical outputs from transportation planning modelling tools such as Synchro EMME TransCAD VISSIM and or equivalent.

Strong understanding of current transportation planning policy and infrastructure initiatives in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (with an emphasis on transit) land use and demographic trends in the region and general urban planning and related policy issues

Transit service operations and planning practices as well as transit priority assessments

Experience in a professional consulting environment

Experience in transportation planning policies and infrastructure economics including an appreciation of transit service systems and revenue forecasting.

Familiarity with public finance issues related to municipalities and provinces in Ontario and Canada including the use of revenue tools and development charges.

Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning and design including familiarity with established and emerging design practices locally and globally.

Transportation demand management and parking policies

Additional Information :

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1