WATT Consulting Group (WATT) is seeking an intermediate-level Transportation Planner to join our Victoria office supporting future-focused multi-modal transportation planning on projects on Vancouver Island and across Western Canada.

About the role

The primary responsibility will be to lead and support transportation planning projects and technical studies from start to finish. The role will also involve providing planning expertise to other members of our integrated team in both advisory and support roles. We are looking for a dynamic individual committed to high-quality professional work, meeting the needs of our clients, and working with our multi-disciplinary team to create vibrant and livable communities.

About you

• You have a solid track working on a range of planning projects and are able to work on several projects simultaneously.
• You are a self-starter and a motivated planning professional looking to generate new ideas with a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• You have a propensity for creative problem-solving. You are curious and comfortable working in contexts when there are more more questions than answers and demonstrate an ability to take initiative and find answers to move a project forward.
• You are ready to jump in by showing independent thinking and creativity on complex urban and rural mobility challenges.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Three (3) or more years of professional planning experience preferably focused in transportation planning. Consideration will be given to candidates with less experience or experience in a related field. Demonstrated experience in the areas of active transportation planning, transit, parking management, transportation demand management, community planning, community engagement, and/or urban design is an asset.
• Full Member or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP, RPP). Consideration may also be given to candidates with membership in related professions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS and QGIS as well as statistical packages is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of graphics creation software such as InDesign, Illustrator or SketchUp considered an asset.
• Demonstrated interest and passion in varied transportation subject matter.
• Exemplary time management, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to prioritize work and coordinate tight deadlines, particularly around managing multiple projects and contributing to multiple teams at any one time.
• As this position may assist with undertaking and managing transportation counts, ability to lift and carry traffic counting equipment (up to approximately 18kg / 40 lbs) is considered an asset, as well as work outside in all typical west coast weather conditions.
• A valid BC Drivers’ License is required for this position. Access to a personal vehicle to potentially support transportation surveys would be considered an asset.

Company Information

Since 1983, WATT Consulting Group has been a multi-disciplinary civil engineering, transportation planning and land survey practice, operating out of offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Okanagan, Calgary, Edmonton and Ontario. We provide transportation planning, engineering and geomatics services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients throughout Canada.  Our mission is to exceed expectations in the delivery of quality, innovation and customized solutions for each unique project, community, and client. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what they do and who hold themselves to a high standard of excellence. We take our work to “HEART” – these are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. #WEAREWATT

Our offices are centrally located in their respective centers and are easily accessed by walking, bike, transit or by car. Each building features a number of social and sustainable features (depending on the location) including bike storage rooms, showers, electric vehicle charging, daycare, etc. Some locations also provide a corporate carshare membership for work trips.

Our offices regularly hold social events that bring together team members and their families.

Our individual offices have smaller dynamic teams that operate together as ‘One Studio,’ with more than 35 transportation engineers, planners, and technologists collaborating to develop innovative approaches to mobility and community livability. Our larger team works together on multimodal projects across Western Canada, meaning that joining our transportation practice provides the opportunity for exposure to many transportation planning/engineering areas, communities and contexts. There are opportunities for you to support our key services areas while having the freedom to explore and cultivate project work you are passionate about.

WATT provides employer paid benefit plan, Group Deferred Profit Sharing, Health Savings / Tax Savings Account, and competitive salaries. We appreciate the ability to balance work and life ourselves and are open to similar flexible arrangements for the right candidate. We offer a very flexible work environment where our staff work from home and the office. Professional development opportunities would be supported through this role, including attending and presenting conferences, taking courses / training, etc.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to grow your career in a dynamic organization and share our interest in creating vibrant and livable communities, e-mail your resume and cover letter to: careers@wattconsultinggroup.com  or submit your resume to by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Watt Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.