Senior Planner, Transit Facilities

at  BC Transit

SENIOR PLANNER, TRANSIT FACILITIES

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Union: MOVEUP
Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 12, MIN $7,668.00 - MAX $9,199.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.
Recruitment Range: MIN $7,668 – STEP 3 $8,515.
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/06/2024

ARE WE RIGHT FOR YOU…

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Planning the Senior Planner, Transit Facilities develops and maintains functional standards and specifications guidelines for transit facilities including transit operations & maintenance centres, transit operator washrooms, bus parking, administration, storage and warehouse buildings to support transit services across the province (outside Metro Vancouver). The role reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Planning in BC Transit’s Asset Management & Engineering Department.

We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:

• Post secondary degree in engineering, planning, architecture or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designations would be considered an asset
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) would be considered an asset
• Architect AIBC would be considered an asset
• Four (4) years related experience in managing complex transportation or facility planning projects
• Experience functional planning for buildings is an asset
• Experience in the preparation of staff reports and managing consultant led studies is an asse