Transportation is a key strategic priority for the City of Surrey. The team is looking to add a passionate, skilled and knowledgeable Transportation Planner to a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals. The Transportation Planner works at the professional level involving complex, comprehensive research, analysis and interpretation of information regarding the City’s transportation plans and the implementation of various programs. This position requires:

Communication and public relations skills to provide work on various community outreach and education programs and initiatives (i.e., management of school travel planning and bicycle training programs, road safety education, special events support and public outreach);
Customer and relationship management skills are critical to liaise with organizations such as TransLink and Metro Vancouver, as well as community groups, external committees, consultants, internal staff from other departments and the public;
A broad knowledge of transportation and long-range planning, required for supporting policy development and studies within a collaborative and supportive team environment;
Organizational skills to balance management and delivery of multiple projects while, at the same time, being a key resource for urgent issues;
Research and analytical skills to present complex information to internal staff, key stakeholders and senior management regarding both regional and city transportation initiatives;

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Planning or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in transportation or a related profession. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity please contact Carol Robinson or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to cleartalent@hwest.ca. We will respond to all who express interest.