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Student Transportation Planner - FTT
@ TransLink
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
TransLink is hiring a Student Transportation Planner for a four-month full-time temporary role, with a possible extension, in its Research & Analytics team. The role supports transportation planning through research, data analysis, and report writing, using spatial and non-spatial data. The posting states a hybrid arrangement within B.C., a salary of $5,339 to $6,398 per month, and a requirement to still be enrolled in a post-secondary degree.
Pay:
$5,339–$6,398 a month
Responsibilities:
- Support planning projects with research and analysis
- Conduct literature and policy reviews
- Collect, synthesize and analyze data
- Draft reports, memos and presentations
- Help build tools for spatial and non-spatial data analysis
Requirements summary:
- Two years of post-secondary study in a related discipline
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Office, spreadsheet and database software skills
- Up to three months of planning or data research experience
- FME, ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI or SQL is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · peoplesoft
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Urban planning, Planning, Geography, Environmental studies |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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TransLink
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Burnaby |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
Marketing Statement
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
Responsibilities
The Student Transportation Planner may undertake planning, coordination, research, analysis and communications tasks in support of a broad range of planning projects and initiatives, including best-practice review, literature reviews, data collection, synthesis and analysis, research projects, policy review, drafting of reports and memos, and preparation of presentations.
Qualifications
Requires completion of a minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in an undergraduate degree program in a discipline related to urban planning/design, planning, geography, environmental studies or other related discipline. Must still be enrolled. Completion of courses in office procedures, word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Requires up to (3) months previous experience in planning related, data collection, data analysis, research and graphics software and a further period of one month on the job to become familiar with TransLink’s Regional Transportation Network.
Other Information
This position is in the Research & Analytics department of the Transportation Planning & Policy (TPP) division. One function of the Research & Analytics team is to support TransLink's TPP Division use of transportation-related data for analysis and visualization. This person will be working with both spatial and non-spatial data to analyze and help build tools that are important to TPP's planning and decision-making processes. Experience in FME, ArcGIS, Tableau, PowerBI or SQL are an asset.
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
This is a full-time temporary position for four (4) months, with a possibility of an extension.
Work Designation
Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay
Salary $5,339 - $6,398 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: October 6, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].
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