Student, Planner (Transit Development)
Job Number: 4089
Job Type: Student
Vacancy Reason: Temporary
Temp Contract Length: 4 Months
Location: 250 Strasburg Rd - Transit-Strasburg Road Ops
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Transit Infrastructure Planning
Division: Transportation Services
Hours of Work: 35
Union: OTHER
Grade: Student Grade 10
Salary Range: $23.67-$26.30 per hour
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides planning, technical, research, and analytical support.
- Participates through individual projects and study teams.
- Collects and analyzes data.
- Conducts research and other assigned tasks.
- Oversees and/or conducts surveys.
- Uses statistical and/or transportation planning models.
- Assists in preparations for and/or participates in public meetings.
- Works some evening hours to attend public meetings
Current Assignment:
- Assists in the development of service changes.
- Assists in the review and implementation of different aspects of the iXpress network, including technology and infrastructure.
- Analyses and checks reliability of data obtained from electronic registering fare boxes and AVL/APC (automatic vehicle location/automatic passenger counter) system.
- Assists in monitoring new routes.
- Assists in bus stop and route corridor analysis.
- Conducts surveys while travelling on the transit system or stationed at bus stops.
- Analyses manual and automatic passenger counting data, schedule survey data, and other survey information.
- Presents analysis results in GIS map format for use by other staff, in reports or for public presentation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and skills are acquired through current enrolment in a related university program such as but not limited to Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Business.
- Knowledge and skills in transportation planning (transportation corridors and public transit), transportation policy formulation and implementation, and development planning.
- Ability to work independently and organize time to accommodate multiple tasks.
- Research, report writing, and analytical skills.
- Computer skills using software such as Microsoft Office and GIS (e.g., ArcMap).
- Ability to prepare, write, and read technical and research reports; compile statistical information; interpret and explain data.
- Ability to prepare presentations for public meetings and workshops, local councils and technical committees, and external agencies.
- Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.
Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
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