Senior Transportation Specialist

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

immediate

Salary

Per hour

Salary Grade

$63.50 - $69.03

Department

York Region -> Public Works -> IAM (TRN)

Location

17250 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Transportation Planning and Research, this position responsible for developing Regional procedures, policies, and reports on transportation equity and transportation capacity and demand; developing and maintaining databases, tools, techniques, templates and manuals necessary to prepare and publish these reports; supporting the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Master Plan, Development Charges Background Study, Provincial and municipal transportation plans, and Regional transportation planning projects and programs; and providing support and input to the annual review of the bus rapid transit, transportation equity, and road capital construction programs; and monitoring changes to municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal plans, policies, standards and legislation affecting the transportation system.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Develops Regional procedures, programs, policies, and reports on transportation equity and transportation capacity and demand.
• Supports the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Master Plan, Development Charges Background Study, Provincial and municipal transportation plans, and Regional transportation planning projects and programs.
• Prepares and publishes complementary overview reports, brochures and briefing notes.
• Provides data and input to the Bus Rapid Transit, Transportation Equity, and Road Capital Improvement Priority Setting Models.
• Develops, identifies and maintains the databases, processes, techniques and tools to monitor transportation equity, transportation capacity and demand.
• Defends the data, assumptions, procedures, methodologies, techniques and tools used to derive transportation equity, transportation capacity and demand at meetings with senior management and municipal officials and at Committees of Council.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration with a recognized professional engineering or planning organization.
• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in transportation engineering or transportation planning with experience conducting transportation data analysis studies.
• Thorough knowledge of transportation planning principles, concepts, practices, methods and legislation, GTA context and roles of different levels of government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transit systems, roads planning, travel demand modelling and forecasting methods, transportation demand management and sustainable transportation principles, concepts, practices, methods and legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Planning Act, other related legislation and policy and planning in a public sector environment.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

August 3, 2026

# of Hires Needed

Union

CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.