Want to help shape communities for a more sustainable and resilient future? Keen to work for an agile organization that truly offers flexibility and support for wherever you are at in your life and career?

Put your passion for creating more livable communities and your transportation, planning and GIS analytics skills and into action by joining WATT Consulting Group's collaborative Multi-modal Transportation Team as our next Transportation Planner or GIS Specialist.

The Opportunity:

WATT has an opportunity for a motivated intermediate-level Transportation Planner and/or GIS Specialist to join our Vancouver office to support future-focused multi-modal transportation projects within the South Coast BC region and across Canada.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity 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. A planning professional with a GIS or data analytics specialization or a GIS professional with a desire to support and lead transportation projects would be the ideal candidate for this role. 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.

Why work for us:

• Positive workplace culture - We offer a competitive suite of benefits and programs, including an employer paid benefit plan, generous sick days and vacation time, Group Deferred Profit Sharing, Health Savings/ Tax Savings Account, performance bonuses and competitive salaries. WATT is a privately-owned firm that is proud to include employee ownership.
• Workplace balance & flexibility - Whether you are an emerging professional that still wants time to see the world, a new parent craving a schedule that works better for your family, or an experienced senior professional looking to downshift, our workplace offers many flexible arrangements that can better blend work and your personal life.
• Collaborative leadership - Our organization believes strongly in diverse and collaborative leadership. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in shaping and improving the work we do, contributing to the development of our organization, and setting a course for the future.
• We walk (and bike) the talk - We are focused on creating safer, more sustainable, and livable communities and we take action in our own offices and regions. Our offices are centrally located and equipped to support travel to them on foot, by bike and e-scooter and by transit.
• Agility, innovation, and responsiveness – As a smaller consulting company, we are proud of our ability to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities, as well as challenges as they arise. We are a company of fun, warm, innovative and solution-focused individuals and we welcome (and invite!) other like-minded folks to contribute to a more positive future together with us.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying technical planning and GIS expertise in the areas of active transportation, parking management, transit planning and scheduling, transportation demand management (TDM), future mobility (i.e., electric vehicles, electric bikes, micro-mobility, autonomous vehicles, etc.), community planning, and urban design.
• Supporting analysis and development of plans using a range of tools, including GIS, Excel, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign, and other graphic/visualization software.
• Working on projects of all sizes in small, medium and large sized communities across Canada.
• Planning, supporting, and facilitating community engagement activities as part of our transportation planning projects, as well as attend client and Council meetings to present technical information in an accessible and clear manner.
• Leading or supporting the preparation of proposals for public and private sector clients.
• Supporting senior staff with pursuing business development opportunities with past, current and prospective clients.
• Working with and supporting other WATT team members by assisting other project managers, peer-reviewing the technical work, and mentoring / advising other junior staff.
• Delivering clear and concise reports, presentations, and other deliverables in a variety of formats and styles, for consumption by various audiences, including technical staff, partner agencies, senior decision makers / elected officials, interest holders, and the public. The ability to prepare graphics to supplement reports is an asset.
• Planning and managing data collection programs and undertake field work and surveys/counts as required to support projects.
• Helping to develop, maintain, and expand an effective client and interest holders' network and relationships and foster trust, confidence, and productivity to support project development and delivery.
• Leading by example by working alongside others on our team to continuously improve our transportation practice and the value we deliver to our clients and communities, including active participation in professional organizations and on-going professional development.

Short day trips within the Metro Vancouver and surrounding regions may be required. There may also be potential for travel to support projects within Canada.

What you bring to WATT:

• Three (3) or more years of professional planning or GIS experience preferably focused in transportation planning. Consideration will be given to candidates with less experience or experience in related fields. Demonstrated experience in the areas of active transportation, transit, parking management, transportation demand management, community planning, community engagement, and/or urban design is an asset.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS and QGIS is required, and working knowledge of a scripting language such as Python and R is considered an asset.
• Full Member or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP, RPP) would be an asset. Consideration may also be given to candidates with membership or certification in related professions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Working knowledge of graphics creation software such as Illustrator, InDesign, or SketchUp is considered an asset.
• Experience with travel demand modelling software such as Visum or Emme is 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.
• A valid BC Drivers' License is an asset for this position.