Job Overview 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 Analysis Field Surveys / Observations Traffic Impact / Development Studies Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination Data Processing and Analytics GIS / Mapping Job Skills A self‑starter, comfortable working in a team environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or Vissim Programming skills in languages such as Python and R are an asset Working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an asset Progressive and innovative approach to problem‑solving an asset Knowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an asset Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual Preferred Qualifications Two to three years of 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 plan is an asset. Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilities Experience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an asset Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an asset Experience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred. Required Qualifications An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must Equal Employment Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Primary Location Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill Industry Transit Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr