Active Transportation Planner

Responds to information requests from the public, media and elected officials.

Fosters cooperation and close working relationships between the department and other HRM departments and outside agencies.

Keeps up to date on current research and practice in the field of active transportation planning.

Oversees seasonal staff or interns as required.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

University degree in community planning/design, geography, transportation (civil) engineering, landscape architecture or environmental studies or related field from an accredited university.

A minimum of three years professional experience in the field of transportation planning or community planning or related field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of planning including cross-functional knowledge involving other disciplines such as engineering.

Superior written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Creative problem-solving skills that facilitate the gathering of relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems.

Ability to review land use plans to determine compliance with AT objectives and standards.

Ability to apply a complete street lens to planning and program development projects.

Ability to apply a social equity lens to planning and program development projects.

Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Ability to implement engagement processes that access by a wide range of residents and that reflect HRM diversity and inclusion objectives.

Ability to calmly manage volatile situations where the public or stakeholders may disagree with each other or with HRM. This ability is complemented by the use of appropriate mediation and diplomatic skills in such situations.

Knowledge in the following areas:

The application of transportation planning methods.

Current research related to policies and design standards in the areas of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and services.

The factors that influence travel behavior.

Public and stakeholder engagement.

Options analysis and evaluation.

Travel mode monitoring.

Policy development.

Statistical methods and analyses.

Mobility impacts of developments and subdivisions.

Roadway design and capacity impacts, including multi-modal analysis.

Complete streets principles.

Standard office software and technology including Microsoft Office Suite, Internet applications, GIS, Adobe InDesign, SketchUp and other similar systems and technology related to the business unit.

Provincial and municipal policies and regulations (i.e. N.S. Municipal Government Act, N.S. Motor Vehicle Act, Municipal Planning Strategies, Municipal Subdivision By-laws, Municipal Land Use Bylaws, HRM Municipal Service System), particularly as they relate to active transportation.