Education

Bachelor's

Skills

Analysis skills
Project management
Presentation skills
Project implementation
Leadership

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Tuition reimbursement

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Planner, Transportation Facilities is responsible for providing expertise to a wide-range of transportation facilities planning activities in support of infrastructure planning, projects, design guidelines and strategies to ensure TransLink adheres to legislative requirements, best practices and industry standards. The role is involved in leading projects of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity, providing technical guidance and supporting the development of project scopes, schedules, workplans, deliverables and budgets. The Planner works across the enterprise to provide subject matter expertise and develops reports and presentation materials for senior leadership.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides transportation facilities planning expertise, leadership and project management input to support the development of transportation facilities planning policies, plans, design guidelines and strategies, ensuring compliance with Enterprise standards, guidelines, policies and procedures, and legislative requirements for work of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity.

Provides technical guidance for the development of multi-modal infrastructure facilities plans and projects of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity. This includes conceptual and functional planning, supporting capital planning procedures and project management of transportation facilities projects including but not limited to customer amenity initiatives, expansion of cycling infrastructure, improvements to existing facilities, and integration of transit-oriented developments. Provides subject-matter expertise during project implementation.

Develops advanced transportation facilities planning methods, techniques and models, including conducting research, quantitative analysis and qualitative assessments to support structured decision-making for business cases and justification of capital projects of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity in support of senior leadership level decision making.

Contributes as a member of a program/project team to manage projects of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity in designing and developing project scope, schedules, and work plans; defining and prioritizing deliverables; preparing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring compliance with department standards, policies and procedures, and alignment to program, Enterprise, and regional goals. Identifies and recommends action on planning and project risks and opportunities based on analysis of transportation data, trends, and issues. Alerts senior staff to critical issues and risks.

Ensures the lived experience and transportation needs of people and businesses in Metro Vancouver, and especially of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, are considered in the development of projects and programs.

Applies a sound understanding of Metro Vancouver municipal and regional policies and processes to engage with municipal authorities during implementation of transit infrastructure.

Collaborates with and provides technical expertise and advice to leaders and professionals across the organization with a view towards constantly improving existing and new transit facilities in support of TransLink’s customer experience objectives and other regional and municipal plans.

Develops technical reports and presentation materials to support discussions with Senior Leadership, Executives, elected and appointed officials, including the Board and Mayors’ Council.

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including advisory committees, staff at other government and public agencies, and other organizations and interest groups in order to understand needs, maintain open communication, provide technical support and advice, and proactively resolve issues of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to scope and facilitate public, stakeholder, and partner consultation processes; collects, analyzes and reports out on consultation feedback from elected officials, policy makers, partners, stakeholders, and public to help identify issues and opportunities.

Oversees the work of multi-disciplinary contractors and consultants; provides work direction and monitors contract compliance.

Provide coaching, mentorship, technical guidance, and input on development and performance management to junior planning staff where applicable.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires 4 years of related experience and a university degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy or a related discipline.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of transportation facilities planning.

Knowledge of plans, products, roles and responsibilities of government agencies, NGOs and associations.

Solid knowledge of TransLink’s decision-making context including its strategic context and organizational and governance structure.

Solid leadership skills with the ability to communicate and provide technical guidance and expertise to other transportation planning professionals and to lead projects.

Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to write and deliver well-prepared reports and presentations.

Solid analytical skills including the ability to identify and communicate transportation planning and project-related risks and opportunities in an integrated, multi-disciplinary environment; includes skills to analyze transport data, trends and issues.

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build trust by consulting with internal and external contacts and applying a team approach as needed to achieve solutions. Includes negotiation skills to make refinements to contracts and to conflict resolution at a basic level of risk and complexity.

Solid decision-making skills including the ability to resolve transportation planning and project-related issues within defined limits or outside of the policies, and to identify and know when to refer issues to others.

Other Information

Number of Available Positions: 2

One opening will be a Full-time temporary position that will run for 12 months.
One opening will be a Full-time permanent position that will continue indefinitely.

This is a Planner position within the Facility Planning team, which is part of the Infrastructure Programs Department and Engineering Division.

The Facility Planning team is responsible for leading the planning and conceptual design of customer-facing TransLink facilities, including SkyTrain stations, bus exchanges, and active transportation facilities.

Prior experience working on multi-modal infrastructure projects in a collaborative and multi-discipline environment would be considered an asset.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

Salary $85,603 - $107,003 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: August 2, 2023
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].