City of Burnaby

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is advanced professional Transportation planning work at the working supervisory level. An incumbent plans, assigns, supervises and participates in the work of professional and technical staff engaged in the research, preparation of complex transportation policy and strategy plans and ensures its expeditious and sequential processing of the steps necessary for implementation. The successful candidate coordinates the activities at a municipal and regional level of the Transportation division in the Engineering department and those of other Municipal departments and external agencies such as TransLink, Metro Vancouver and Provincial Ministries they relate to the implementation of programs. The Planner 3 establishes and maintains liaison with various interested parties, government agencies, boards, commissions and committees relative to work performed; attends and participates in public meetings as appropriate. An incumbent represents the Transportation division, as directed, on various boards, commissions or committees; prepares and presents transportation planning reports of a particularly complex and/or sensitive nature. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning and considerable related professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of Transportation planning/engineering principles, practices, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to Municipal legislation practices. Thorough knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations, by-laws and legislation governing section operations specifically and Transportation planning division operations in general. Considerable knowledge of economics, Municipal finance and sociology and of current literature, and trends relating to work performed. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of professional and technical subordinates and to coordinate the input of other department sections and government agencies. Ability to perform professional planning and supervisory work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and with internal and external contacts and authorities. Ability to represent the Senior Manager and act for a supervisor as directed. Creative ability and professional expertise in analyzing and evaluating data for complex solution. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is required.

Please apply online by July 22, 2024. 

Posting Link: https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6401

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.