At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include:

Traffic Modelling / Traffic Operations AnalysisField Surveys / ObservationsTraffic Impact / Development StudiesSignal Optimization / Traffic Signal CoordinationTransit Operation StudiesMicrosimulation (Vissim/Aimsun)Safety / Collision AnalysisData Processing and AnalyticsGIS / Mapping

Job Skills:

A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsFluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or VissimProgramming skills in languages such as Python and R, or experience with Microsoft Azure is an assetWorking knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an assetProgressive and innovative approach to problem-solving an assetKnowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an assetKnowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in transportation engineering including traffic operations studies, traffic signals, transit priority, meso/microsimulation modelling, highway and transit infrastructure projects, master and secondary plans, environmental assessments, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plans.Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilitiesExperience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an assetFamiliarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an assetExperience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.