Transit Planner Job in Prince George, BC

Excited at the prospect of improving systems and infrastructure? This role is for you!

About Our Community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community.  It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports.  Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world.  And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you!  Discover all these opportunities and more!

About Our Organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees.  With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About The Opportunity:

You will be responsible for developing and coordinating short, medium, and long-term transit plans. As a Transit Planner, you will assist in the planning and the review of the operations of the City’s Custom (HandyDART), and Conventional transit systems; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, BC Transit, other outside agencies, and the general public. In cooperation with BC Transit, you will be responsible for managing improvements to the City’s transit systems and infrastructure including system planning, public transportation planning, refining, and updating the strategic marketing strategy, managing external contractors, and financial management of the transit function. 

 

About Your Background:

You have a Diploma in engineering technology, civil technology, transportation, urban planning and/or business administration. You will also have three years’ related experience in the planning, administration, and marketing of transportation services, with preference given to previous experience in public transit.  A valid full privilege Class 5 BC driver’s license (or out of province equivalent) is required.

Why You Will Love Working for our Transportation & Technical Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Utilize your independent judgment, innovation, and action in this role!
• Work on various municipal public transportation planning issues!
• Enjoy a competitive wage of $39.76 – $40.80 per hour plus an excellent benefits and pension package.

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details about this exciting career!

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by May 1, 2024, to:

  http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

 

For more information about living and working in Prince George, please visit:

Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.