Principal Planner II (Strategic Transit Planning)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of public transit and urban mobility?

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking for a visionary professional to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing long-range transit networks that connect communities efficiently and equitably. By integrating land use with innovative transportation solutions, you will help build a more accessible, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.

As the Principal Planner for Strategic Transit Planning, you will lead and support a variety of transit-related projects within the Transit Planning, Ridership & Revenue section. This newly created role focuses on a variety of transit related projects, assists with long-range transit network planning and works closely with service planning teams and infrastructure partners. You will evaluate transit infrastructure improvements to support safe and equitable access. A key focus of your work will involve exploring service enhancements to support equity-seeking and socially vulnerable areas. Additionally, you will coordinate engagement opportunities and represent ETS in multidisciplinary studies.

What will you do?

• Contribute directly to the ETS Annual Service Plan and long-term strategic planning initiatives
• Plan and coordinate ETS participation in Mass Transit planning, including reviewing concept planning and design, and gathering feedback from ETS interest holders
• Develop operational strategies to integrate intermodal transportation options like active transportation and micro-mobility with the future transit network
• Monitor and optimize the operational performance of On-Demand transit service
• Support regional service partnerships by developing service options, reviewing network connectivity and advising on  shared service planning initiatives
• Review and prioritize bus shelter management based on bus shelter guidelines, considering factors such as ridership, safety, and infrastructure conditions
• Conduct comprehensive equity analyses to embed equity considerations into service planning decisions
• Work with property owners to maintain and develop access agreements for ETS use of private property
• Participate in public meetings, present planning findings, and summarize input from engagement participants
• Respond to City Council and public inquiries professionally and in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline
• A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible planning experience, preferably within a transit or transportation context
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, highly sensitive projects with significant future impacts

Assets

• Professional membership with the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI), the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or an equivalent provincial organization

Skills required for success

• Deep knowledge of transit or transportation planning and its intersection with land use planning
• Strong technical skills in statistical analysis, research methodologies, and geospatial mapping tools
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and transit planning software like Hastus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to address community partners and Council with empathy and clarity
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building skills to balance competing priorities across departments and interested and/or affected parties
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior professionals and project staff
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in an indoor office environment with regular, focused screen time and active listening requirements. Occasional outdoor site visits are required to assess infrastructure and feasibility, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions. The role involves regular interaction with public groups and front-line staff, occasionally requiring the navigation of confrontational or high-stress situations
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week    

Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly); $95,407.570 - $121,754.540 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Planner II
Posting Date: Jul 31, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 14, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): 15th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4