Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.






By joining the City of Calgary, you will get to apply your academic knowledge and participate in providing quality public service for over 1.3 million Calgarians. While supporting Calgary Transit as a Scheduling & Planning Student Researcher , you will build lasting relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to work that will build and strengthen your skill sets. Primary duties include:

• Data analysis in support of route planning and scheduling, including: how routes are designed and scheduled, schedule adherence and run times, ridership patterns and distribution, and public engagement feedback.
• Assist in developing business cases for service optimization projects such as Transit Service Reviews and service growth.
• Research into best practices in scheduling and service disruptions used in transit agencies across North America.
• Assist Transit Service Design in developing and implementing service disruption plans.
• Support Transit Service Design with operator and customer service requests and projects.

Qualifications

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  Enrolled in a Diploma or Degree in Business, Planning, Computer Science or GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
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  Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and GIS ).
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  A Valid class 5 Driver\'s Licence (or provincial equivalent) and the use of personal vehicle is required.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrates openness to share knowledge and ideas.
• Communicates well with others, ensuring that messages are clear, understood and appropriate.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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  Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2023.
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  If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).
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  Must obtain a City of Calgary operator\'s permit.

Union: CUPE Local 38


Business Unit: Calgary Transit
Position Type: 3 Temporary Student (May - August)
Location: 928, 32 Avenue N.E.
Compensation: $26.63 per hour
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: February 10, 2023 Job ID #: 307001