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Do you have an interest and expertise in multimodal transportation modelling, travel demand forecasting, and analytics to support long-range transportation planning? Do you have knowledge of software and programming languages related to transportation data analysis and modelling?

Consider this exciting and challenging opportunity to bring your modelling and analytical skills to the Ministry of Transportation's Planning Branch.

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About the job

In this position, you will:
• support the development, calibration, validation, and application of multi-modal transportation models and travel demand forecasting
• run multi-modal transportation models, including developing quality control measures and analysis of large datasets and results
• apply data analytics and use programming languages related to statistical analysis to support transportation analytics, open data and modelling
• conduct studies involving transportation performance assessments, data collection, trend analysis and travel demand forecasting
• present results of analysis to a range of technical and non-technical staff, and senior management to support evidence-based planning
• participate in major planning and policy projects, prepare project terms of reference, reports, and discussion papers on major transportation planning issues

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What you bring to the team

Data Analysis, Research and Modelling

• you have knowledge of transportation demand modelling and transportation system performance analysis
• you have demonstrated experience in in the application of statistical methods, and visualization/analysis of large datasets, including quality control, and applying statistical methods and data visualization tools to provide insight on transportation issues
• you have research and analytical skills to conduct transportation benefits and socio-economic analyses

Computer, Software Application and Programming Skills

• you have expert skills in office software
• you have knowledge of common transportation modelling software such as EMME and TransCAD, and associated programming languages
• you have practical knowledge of GIS applications (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS online)
• you have experience in data analysis, automation of data processing, and data visualization in a transportation context using appropriate programming languages (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript, Postgresql/Oracle/SQL, and PHP etc.)including the ability to develop unique code, and modify/troubleshoot existing code

Communication, Interpersonal and Project Management Skills

• you can communicate the results of technical analysis effectively to senior management, external stakeholders and non-expert audiences
• you can build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders
• you have excellent written and oral communications skills to prepare reports and analyses
• you use sound judgment when consulting with stakeholders to develop new data sharing and analysis partnerships
• you can plan and lead projects, set priorities, and coordinate project activities with partners

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Additional information:

Note:

• E-MT-135150/19

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.