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. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . 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 Transit Planning Technician, you will provide technical expertise, project support, and detailed analyses including geospatial, qualitative and quantitative data to internal and external customers. Primary duties include:

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  Provide technical resources, help, interpretation and training to both internal and external customers; use geospatial (ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online) and other relevant data tools (FME/Python) to support Planning and other decisions and in support of transit projects.
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  Maintain electronic databases and analysis forms, help senior staff with analyses and process work, and stay current and relevant in all required information systems and tools.
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  Extend planning tools and expand use of digital technologies and data analysis to support Planning and Service Design at Calgary Transit.
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  Participate in a variety of projects including planning-focused GIS-centric projects, electronic review forms and databases, research for planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

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  A completed 2 year technical diploma in planning or architecture with at least 3 years technical planning experience.
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  Applicants must be proficient with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and FME.
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  Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
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  Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of the Land Use Bylaw and an Experience using Public One Stop Service (POSSE) software would be considered an asset.
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  Attention to details, organizational skills, communication skills, customer service and the ability to work independently.

Pre-employment Requirements

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

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Calgary Transit




Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 928 32 Avenue N.E.




Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $40.08 - 53.57 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: June 8, 2023





Job ID #: 307720