Principal Planner II (Strategic Transit Planning)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of public transit and urban mobility? Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking for a visionary professional to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing long-range transit networks that connect communities efficiently and equitably. By integrating land use with innovative transportation solutions, you will help build a more accessible, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone. As the Principal Planner for Strategic Transit Planning, you will lead and support a variety of transit-related projects within the Transit Planning, Ridership & Revenue section. This newly created role focuses on a variety of transit related projects, assists with long-range transit network planning and works closely with service planning teams and infrastructure partners. You will evaluate transit infrastructure improvements to support safe and equitable access. A key focus of your work will involve exploring service enhancements to support equity-seeking and socially vulnerable areas. Additionally, you will coordinate engagement opportunities and represent ETS in multidisciplinary studies. What will you do? - Contribute directly to the ETS Annual Service Plan and long-term strategic planning initiatives - Plan and coordinate ETS participation in Mass Transit planning, including reviewing concept planning and design, and gathering feedback from ETS interest holders - Develop operational strategies to integrate intermodal transportation options like active transportation and micro-mobility with the future transit network - Monitor and optimize the operational performance of On-Demand transit service - Support regional service partnerships by developing service options, reviewing network connectivity and advising on shared service planning initiatives - Review and prioritize bus shelter management based on bus shelter guidelines, considering factors such as ridership, safety, and infrastructure conditions - Conduct comprehensive equity analyses to embed equity considerations into service planning decisions - Work with property owners to maintain and develop access agreements for ETS use of private property - Participate in public meetings, present planning findings, and summarize input from engagement participants - Respond to City Council and public inquiries professionally and in a timely manner