JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 7296
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Project Development and Planning (20000712) - Project Development and Planning (30000013)
Salary Information: $69,342.00 - $86,686.60
Pay Scale Group: 07SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift:
Posted On: March 3, 2023
Last Day to Apply: March 17, 2023
Reports to: Senior Transportation Planner


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America\'s third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC\'s vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC\'s recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

General Accountability

Reporting to the Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for the review of development applications received from the City of Toronto; identifying potential problems from those developments that may affect TTC operations; and coordinating responses to the City of Toronto to ensure that transit can serve the proposed developments in an effective and efficient manner. This will include liaising with City of Toronto staff, and other stakeholders to ensure that TTC\xe2\x80\x99s interests are protected. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing investigations on the surface transit network to review operations in order to understand appropriate mitigation measures to pursue from future developments. May be required to substitute for the Transportation Planners during periods of absence.

Key Job Functions

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Planner, the incumbent will review municipal development applications (i.e. for future development work) to ensure that developments are designed in a manner that is compatible with the goal of encouraging increased transit use. This involves:

• identifying any potential development or design problems or issues regarding TTC operations;
• reviewing and circulating development applications to other TTC departments for review and comments as required and preparing a response to City Planning;
• tracking progress of development reviews and responses from TTC to City Planning to ensure on-time performance and following up as required;
• where problems exist, making recommendations for appropriate resolution in the best interests of the TTC;
• updating and maintaining a computerized database related to responses provided/pending in the development review process;
• conducting site visits and inspections related to these proposals.

Conducts investigations in response to potential concerns about impacts to transit from development. This may involve:

• conducting site visits to identify the existing issues
• conducting studies and surveys to quantify transit problems;
• making recommendations for measures to mitigate such problems;
• liaising as required with external agencies to move forward with implementation of measures to reduce transit problems;
• following up with appropriate City and other staff to ensure requests are being addressed in a timely manner.
• post-implementation monitoring and liaising with stakeholders to ensure that the measure was successful in resolving the issue

Other responsibilities:

• assisting with identifying, reviewing and implementing new transit priority measures related to impact mitigation of new development;
• attending meetings as a TTC representative as required
• demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC\xe2\x80\x99s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC\xe2\x80\x99s policies.

Skills

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Apply analytical skills
Communicate in a variety of mediums
Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
Gather information and conduct research
Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
Use office technology, software and applications

Education and Experience

University Degree in Planning, Geography or a related discipline with an emphasis on land use and/or transportation planning; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Requires knowledge of transportation and land use planning principles. An understanding of transit operations and the municipal development review processes are assets.
• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer especially working with databases.
• Must be able to work independently; requires good organizational skills to meet deadlines; sound judgement, and effective oral and written communication skills for dealing with staff at various levels.
• A demonstrated interest in public transit is an asset.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required (a.m. and p.m. peak hour investigations as required).
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
  

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQ(IA+) community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC\xe2\x80\x99s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.