Are you interested in planning the next generation of transportation for Ontarians by working on exciting issues like major provincial transportation plans?
If so, consider joining our innovative team in the Ministry of Transportation's System Planning Office. Your passion for transportation, your enthusiastic approach to your work and dedication to producing high quality results will make you the ideal candidate for this position.
About the job
You will be part of a team developing and delivering regional transportation plans across the Province which have significant impact on and support of ministry strategic directions by:
• Identifying long-term transportation planning issues and research needs
• Providing research and advice on a range of transportation planning issues
• Leading and participating on multiple teams to support transportation planning initiatives, representing the ministry on committees, working groups as well as with stakeholders/agencies
• Supporting consultation and stakeholder engagement activities
• Preparing planning reports, discussion papers, briefing materials and presentations
• Delivering presentations to senior management, advisory groups and elected officials
What you bring to the team
Transportation Planning Knowledge
• You have applied knowledge of policy development processes and strategic planning
• You have knowledge of multi-modal transportation theory, principles and current practice
• You have knowledge of provincial transportation planning and policy contexts including land use planning
• You have knowledge of government direction, municipal structure and priorities and the interests of consumers and the private sector to assess reports and issues
Analytical and Project Management Skills
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to complete analysis and evaluation of findings
• You can identify issues, assess implications and develop solutions
• You have proven project management skills to lead and participate in concurrent projects
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have strong communication skills to prepare written materials and to make presentation to various audiences
• You have interpersonal skills to build relationships, work on teams and represent the ministry
• You have conducted consultations with stakeholders to exchange information, present positions, identify interests and gain consensus
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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