Transportation Planner - City of Kamloops

(Permanent, Full-Time) - 1367

Close Date
Open Until Filled

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview
An exciting opportunity exists to join the City of Kamloops’ Transportation team in a Permanent, Full-Time Transportation Planner position! This position is responsible for overseeing transit planning and operations, transportation-related sustainability initiatives, Active Transportation Planning and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) initiatives. If you are someone, who shares our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, then the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department is the place where you can grow your career and is the gateway to future opportunities!

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit - traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Completion of a University degree in Planning with a concentration in Transportation or Transit Planning.
• Minimum three years of experience in transportation or transit planning.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position. This position will remain open until filled.

Hourly Rate
$48.51

Hours & Days of Work
Monday to Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (summer)
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (winter)

Hours per Week
35

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [emailprotected] or in person at 6- 510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers .

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $48.51 Hour