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Transportation Planner

@ City of Kelowna

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British Columbia

$49.66/hr
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Overview

The City of Kelowna is hiring a full-time Transportation Planner in its Strategic Transportation Planning branch. The role manages transportation data, builds analysis and models with GIS, and supports planning studies, development applications and stakeholder engagement. Pay is $49.66 per hour with a 2-step progression to $52.82, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

Pay:

$49.66 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and analyze data for transit and transportation planning
  • Support traffic network impact studies and planning continuum
  • Prepare business cases and prioritize projects
  • Prepare reports, deliver presentations and engage stakeholders
  • Coach contractors and co-op students

Requirements summary:

  • University degree in planning with transportation specialization
  • Eligible for CIP membership and/or ITE
  • Advanced GIS proficiency
  • Experience in transportation planning
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Tools & skills

GIStransportation modelling tools
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Employer posting date
2026-10-16
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentData & analytics
Hours per week35
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCIP membership, ITE membership
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyPlanning, Transportation

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Position Details

Posting Information

Posting NumberCK54284P
Position TitleTransportation Planner
No. of Staff Required1
Position TypeFT
If Term position, enter length of Term in monthsN/A
Position GroupsCUPE Civic
DivisionInfrastructure (DV220)
DepartmentIntegrated Transportation (DP185)
Department Name
BranchStrategic Transportation Planning (BR224)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union

A Transportation Planner performs complex analysis and research to support transportation planning, projects, programs and initiatives. Develops and maintains the transportation analytics database. Provides analysis and input into development applications.

Duties - Union

• Manages and utilizes data to support transit and transportation planning.
• Provides input, analysis and support to transportation planning continuum and traffic network impact studies.
• Utilizes GIS and other transportation modelling tools.
• Provide analysis into multi-dimensional business case preparation and project prioritization.
• Researches and reviews reports, studies and surveys. Prepares and/or responds to surveys.
• Develops and applies analytical frameworks, standards and planning tools.
• Prepares reports, delivers presentations and participates in stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups.
• Responds to various inquiries from the public, other City departments, consultants and external organizations regarding transportation.
• Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures and bylaws.
• Coaches and coordinates contractors and co-op students.

Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union

• University Degree in Planning or other related discipline with specialization in Transportation.
• Professional Credibility (Eligible for CIP membership and/or ITE)
• Experience
• Computer literacy including advanced proficiency in GIS

Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies

• Service Excellence
• Communication Excellence
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Project Management

Posting Text

Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20, 2026.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Pay Rate$49.66 per hour with 2-step progression to $52.82
Posting Date10/14/2026
Closing Date11/08/2026
Days of WorkMonday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day7
Hours of Work

8-4 pm

Work LocationELLIS PLACE
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Driver's Abstract
  4. Education / Certificates
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document 1
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3

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