Transit Planner II

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$95,408 - CA$121,755•Onsite

About The Position

The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking for a collaborative and analytical Transit Planner II to join our Planning & Scheduling team. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team of four planners responsible for designing, monitoring, and optimizing transit services that directly impact the daily lives of thousands of Edmontonians. By balancing data-driven insights with community needs, you will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective transit solutions that keep our city moving forward.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible planning experience within a transit or transportation context
Understanding of Transit Planning and the factors that contribute to a successful transit system
Proficiency with analyzing, displaying, and interpreting data (such as ridership data, trip data, etc.)
Strong computer skills. Planners work with a variety of general software (eg. Google application) and specialized tools (eg. Hastus)
Demonstrated technical judgment, and independent decision making
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address inquiries from engagement participants, council members, and community partners with empathy and clarity
Proven conflict resolution, time management, and organizational skills to successfully navigate tight deadlines and competing operational demands
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent)
Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for occasional field work which may require business use auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Professional membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI), the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or an equivalent provincial body is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and assess ridership numbers, population data, and land use documents to provide strategic recommendations for cost-effective transit service delivery
Develop short-term plans to optimize routes, plan transit access for new neighborhoods, and design specialized service adjustments (such as seniors' routes)
Work closely with internal operational teams, community partners, and external collaborators to implement service changes and resolve day-to-day operational issues
Prepare detailed costing and budgetary documents to support Council inquiries, annual service plans, and long-term strategic goals
Respond to transit-related inquiries from the public, Council, and corporate partners, and help create public engagement materials to share meaningful updates