Principal Planner II (Strategic Transit Planning)

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

6d•CA$95,408 - CA$121,755•Hybrid

About The Position

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is seeking a Principal Planner for Strategic Transit Planning to design long-range transit networks that connect communities efficiently and equitably. This role will integrate land use with innovative transportation solutions to build a more accessible, sustainable, and vibrant city. The Principal Planner will lead and support transit-related projects, focusing on long-range network planning, service enhancements for equity-seeking areas, and evaluating transit infrastructure improvements. The position also involves coordinating engagement opportunities and representing ETS in multidisciplinary studies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline
A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible planning experience, preferably within a transit or transportation context
Demonstrated experience managing complex, highly sensitive projects with significant future impacts
Deep knowledge of transit or transportation planning and its intersection with land use planning
Strong technical skills in statistical analysis, research methodologies, and geospatial mapping tools
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and transit planning software like Hastus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to address community partners and Council with empathy and clarity
Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building skills to balance competing priorities across departments and interested and/or affected parties
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior professionals and project staff

Nice To Haves

Professional membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI), the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or an equivalent provincial organization

Responsibilities

Contribute directly to the ETS Annual Service Plan and long-term strategic planning initiatives
Plan and coordinate ETS participation in Mass Transit planning, including reviewing concept planning and design, and gathering feedback from ETS interest holders
Develop operational strategies to integrate intermodal transportation options like active transportation and micro-mobility with the future transit network
Monitor and optimize the operational performance of On-Demand transit service
Support regional service partnerships by developing service options, reviewing network connectivity and advising on shared service planning initiatives
Review and prioritize bus shelter management based on bus shelter guidelines, considering factors such as ridership, safety, and infrastructure conditions
Conduct comprehensive equity analyses to embed equity considerations into service planning decisions
Work with property owners to maintain and develop access agreements for ETS use of private property
Participate in public meetings, present planning findings, and summarize input from engagement participants
Respond to City Council and public inquiries professionally and in a timely manner