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Transportation Planner

Req ID: 28274 
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: up to 1 year
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 06/09/2026

Job Summary

Create the roadmap for Mississauga’s transportation future! Reporting to the Manager of Active Transportation, the Transportation Planner will bring value to the team by creating and implementing long range transportation plans and contributing to a cultural shift towards multi-modal transportation in Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of the Active Transportation team in the Transportation Infrastructure Management Section, you will be required to:

  • Assist in the implementation of the City’s Transportation Master Plan, including the development and implementation of other plans under its umbrella, such as the Cycling Master Plan Update and the Micro-mobility Implementation Plan
  • Review and prepare official plan policies
  • Develop policy advice and documents to implement Provincial and Regional polices and plans
  • Develop and conduct effective consultations with other professionals, the public and various interest groups
  • Research, prepare and present reports on transportation matters to City Council and Committees of Council
  • Represent the Active Transportation team and the Section on inter-departmental and inter-agency projects
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

*Note: Ability to attend in-person meetings within the GTHA as required

Skills and Qualifications

  • A university degree in transportation planning, urban planning, urban geography or a related discipline with a minimum of three years experience
  • Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute is preferred
  • Knowledge of Provincial policies and plans related to transportation and land use
  • Highly developed creative thinking, problem solving, research, analytical, oral and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Good working knowledge of transportation planning theories, principles and analysis
  • Project management skills and experience would be considered an asset

Hourly Rate: $50.39 - $67.18
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Mavis Yard: Common Building
Organization Unit: T&W/Active Transportation
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div , Transportation Infrastructure Mgmt
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

 

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