Transportation Planner Co-op

Title: Transportation Planner Co-op

Position Summary:

The Transportation Planner Co-op (Summer Term) role will report directly to the Manager of Traffic & Planning, and will assume responsibility for preparing traffic and planning reports, as well as generating data-driven insights through the processing, modelling, analysis, and interpretation of transportation, mobility, and spatial datasets.

Position Responsibility:

• Assist senior planners with traffic reporting, including daily traffic summaries, monthly management reports, and quarterly traffic summaries.

• Utilize state-of-the-art Location Based Services datasets, including Inrix, Streetlight Data, and others, to research traffic mobility trends and metrics with a special focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

• Prepare presentation materials as required for all areas of responsibility.

• Support transportation forecasting network demand model and run analysis of network and land use scenarios as necessary.

• Assist in the preparation of the 407 ETR Annual Highway Safety Review to support Highway Operations safety reporting, identify areas for improvement.

• Review and assess traffic impact studies and developments affecting the 407 ETR corridor and prepares reports with recommendations to the Manager and Senior Planner

• Undertakes, coordinates and reviews studies, research projects and data analysis as required relating to transportation in the region

Qualifications:

• Studies in Transportation Planning, Urban Geography, and/or Transportation Technology.

• Familiarity with Tableau and other Business Intelligence Data Management Software.

• Familiarity with travel demand forecasting (EMME) is preferable.

• Capabilities in GIS and graphical applications are an asset.

• Well-developed research and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a positive manner within a self-managed team structure.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.