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.








As the Data Collector, you will support Calgary Transit in recording critical transit data in the field, on board a bus or C-Train to generate business information. Primary duties Include:

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  Conduct transit surveys at locations throughout Calgary, such as C-Train stations, platforms and/or bus zones.
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  Understand the passenger counting protocols, observe passengers at assigned locations, and complete forms to be used for data studies.
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  Travel to locations to perform field counts including, but not limited to, counting the number of vehicles at Park and Ride lots and amenities at bus zones.
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  Complete passenger counts while on board the bus, including numbers of passengers boarding and/or alighting buses at specific zones.
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  Review video footages to account for ridership numbers and other business purposes.
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  Assist with entering information collected in data spreadsheet.
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  Conduct quality checks on data collected, to account for any errors or omissions.

Qualifications

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  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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  Completion of some High School courses in Mathematics and English and at least 1 year of applicable data collection experience.
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  A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver\'s License (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
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  Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary coursework in Mathematics and other related fields.
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  Customer service experience in a professional setting is considered an asset.
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  General knowledge of Calgary Transit, and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) are considered assets.
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  Ability to obtain a Calgary Transit vehicle operating proficiency certificate.
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  Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator\'s permit .
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  Success in this position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as this role also interacts with members of the public to complete surveys .
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  Must be driven to achieve a high standard of excellence, motivated by challenges and have a passion for quality and commitment.
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  Success in this position requires an understanding of Calgary Transit operations, and the ability to function under pressure and exercise sound judgement.

Working Conditions: This position normally involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing while working shifts of various lengths, including split shifts in outdoor weather conditions.

Pre-employment Requirements

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  Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
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  Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.














Union: ATU Local 583

Business Unit: Calgary Transit




Position Type: 6 On-Call Positions

Location: 928 32 Avenue NE




Compensation: $25.69 - 34.38 per hour

Days of Work: This position works late night and early morning shifts,
including weekdays, weeknights, and statutory holidays.




Hours of work: Hours will vary based upon operational needs




Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: January 11, 2023





Job ID #: 306735