Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: June 6, 2025 Union: CUPE Local 1540 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Employment Status 1 Full Time Permanent / 1 Full Time Contract Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location be based out of 426 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Mobility, you will be responsible for a number of challenging assignments including review of development applications, development of sustainable transportation policy, review of policy initiatives of senior levels of government, and active and sustainable transportation initiatives. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Provide transportation planning advice and respond to inquiries from the public, development industry, variously levels of government, staff, applicants and elected officials with respect to transportation planning matters and other transportation issues. Review, comment and prepare recommendations on development applications and transportation studies to understand the impact of new development on the transportation network and identify necessary improvements. Recommendations will take into consideration conformity with the Official Plan, Strategic Plan, Integrated Mobility Plan and other relevant legislation. Review external studies, including Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies related to development applications. Participate on long-range planning initiatives including the Integrated Mobility Plan, Zoning By-law Update, Environmental Assessment studies and other projects related to mobility planning. Participate on department, division and corporate teams in the review of issues and contribute to the development of strategies on matters of corporate interest. Represent the department or City on external project teams and committees. Develop land use and mobility policies as related to sustainable transportation initiatives. Make presentations on transportation planning matters at neighbourhood meetings, open houses and meetings of standing committees of Council. Coordinate, monitor and resolve conflicts on City transportation planning matters affecting city departments, regional and provincial agencies, private industries, local stakeholders and the public. Appear before the Ontario Lands Tribunal (OLT), when required, to provide expert evidence on the City’s behalf as it relates to transportation matters. Requirements We are seeking a passionate and results-driven professional with a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in Transportation Planning, supported by a Degree in Urban Planning or a Diploma in Transportation Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of transportation and urban planning principles, as well as the critical interrelationship between transportation systems and land use. Experience in a municipal environment, along with knowledge of Transportation Demand Management initiatives, parking management strategies, and sustainable transportation practices, is considered a strong asset. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of municipal planning processes and development approvals, including the review of Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Applications, and Committee of Adjustment proposals. Familiarity with relevant planning legislation, industry best practices, and professional standards is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement are critical to success in this role. We place a strong emphasis on communication and interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences. Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse teams, stakeholders, and the public, are essential. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, exercise sound judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision is required. Candidates must be adept at managing multiple assignments of varying complexity in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing priorities and deadlines. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities. Commencing in January 2026 there will be a minimum requirement of working 10 days in office. Salary Range $76,535 - $95,669 (5s) Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
