The City of Guelph

Service Area Public ServicesDepartment Guelph TransitWork Location Guelph Transit, 170 Watson Road SWork Mode HybridJob Type and Duration Temporary, Full time VacancyPosition Availability 1 vacant positionSalary Range $77,548.02- $96,935.02Affiliation Non-UnionPosting Period March 2, 2026 to March 22, 2026Why Join the City of Guelph?When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.What We OfferWe offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offerPaid vacation days, increasing with years of servicePaid personal days;Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;Employee and Family Assistance Program;Parental leave top up program; Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistanceEmployee recognition programs.Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Transit Planning Specialist, within the Scheduling and Service Planning Division of Guelph Transit. Reporting to Manager of Transit Network Design and Control Centre, the successful candidate will be responsible for studying, designing, evaluating and implementing long-term strategies for Transit. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.Key Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for studying, designing, evaluation and implementation of long-term strategies for Transit including the 10-year Future Ready Plan and the Guelph Transit Master Plan.Ensures Guelph Transit is in alignment with corporate polices, plans and strategies as they relate to the planning and scheduling of transit. This includes the Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan.Responsible for the on-going monitoring and studying of the transit system to ensure adherence with Transit Service Guidelines. Create and manage and large databases to determine patterns and trends in passenger loads, boarding’s and alighting’s and in schedules and runtimes. Create Geographic Information Systems applications such as thematic maps to display the patterns and trends in a meaningful format for ease of interpretation by management and by the public.Liaise with other City departments and with other stakeholders regarding issues related to transit planning including land use developments, zoning applications, encroachments, road construction projects, special events, transportation demand management, transit priority measures and traffic management.Provide route planning advice to Engineering, Planning, Traffic as well as internally related to new subdivisions, events, construction after interpretation of all related data including route directness, stop spacing, coverage/walking distances, timing, length, safety, etc.Provide advice and reports on service design/development and evaluation issues for presentation to Council and Community representatives/partners.Provide back up support utilizing Trapeze scheduling software for operator run sign-ups every 4 months including blocking vehicles and reporting vehicle needs and run cutting blocks into drivers schedules.Participate in public communications programs including presentations to committees and interest groups and representing Guelph Transit at public meetings.Respond to public enquiries and complaints related to transit planning. Provide support and attend meetings from time to time on behalf of the Supervisor of Scheduling and Planning.Assist in public consultation, marketing and other public education efforts as required.Ensure that the planned transit service complies with all applicable federal and provincial regulations/legislation, City By-laws and the ATU Collective agreement.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications And RequirementsConsiderable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Planning, Transportation Management, Geography or a related discipline and considerable experience related to planning in a public transit, logistics or other transportation related. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.Intermediate skill in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).Intermediate skill with ArcGIS Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.Ability to handle multiple priorities and producing quality detailed work according to deadlines and within timelines.Ability to read and assist with reports, statistical data, and technical manuals.Ability to set priorities, manage time and comply with deadlines under pressure.Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems.CUTA Scheduling 1 training is an asset. Knowledge and experience working with transit scheduling software Knowledge of Trapeze software is an asset.Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator) is an asset.Knowledge of community engagement techniques is an asset.Hours of Work35 hours per week, 800 AM - 400 PM, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is a requirement of this position based on departmental needs to attend meetings outside of normal hours.How To ApplyClick "Apply Now" on the top right hand side of your screen by March 22 , 2026.Hiring Process TransparencyThe City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.Commitment to Diversity & AccessibilityThe City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.Privacy Notice Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.