Overview
Planner Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
Title: Planner
Company: Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Do you have an interest in travel demand forecasting and analytics to support long-range transportation plans and policies? Do you have knowledge of software and programming languages for data analysis? Consider these exciting and challenging opportunities to bring your skills to the Ministry of Transportation's System Planning Branch.
About the job
In this position, you will:
• Conduct technical analysis and research that provides critical inputs to the transportation systems and policy planning, project appraisal, and strategic investment decisions that support the assessment of multimodal transportation infrastructure and policy initiatives.
• Analyze complex and large datasets and results, as well as develop quality control measures and identify key insights to inform the public and government decision makers.
• Apply data analytics and use programming languages and statistical analysis to support transportation modelling, analytics and data wrangling and interpretation.
• Support the development and application of complex multi-modal transportation models, and mapping/visualizations
• Critically evaluate transportation planning issues and proposals supported by objective assessments and high-quality evidence.
• Support the planning, execution and management of passenger and freight surveys
• Participate in studies involving transportation performance assessments, data collection and trend analysis to support system planning
• Present results of analysis to a range of technical and non-technical staff, and senior management to support evidence-based planning
• Participate in major planning and policy projects, and prepare reports, and discussion papers, and research studies on major transportation system planning issues
What you bring to the team
Technical Expertise
You have:
• Knowledge of travel demand forecasting and performance analysis
• Experience in the application of statistical methods, and visualization/analysis of large datasets, including quality control, and in applying these tools to provide insights on transportation issues
• Research and analytical skills to support transportation analyses
Knowledge of the theory principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modeling and transportation planning and policy.
Computer Proficiency and Programming Skills
You have:
• Proficiency in using common office productivity software
• Knowledge of common transportation modelling software, such as EMME and/or TransCAD, and associated programming languages
• Knowledge of GIS applications (e.g. Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online or QGIS) or modules (e.g., Shapely or Geopandas)
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Power BI, ArcGIS story maps, dashboards)
• Applied appropriate programming languages (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript, Postgresql/Oracle/SQL, and PHP etc.) to examine large datasets and to support data analysis, automation and visualization
• Experience in desktop and enterprise relational database systems, managing data (e.g., data partitioning and distribution) and running simultaneous transactions to improve performance and access
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:
• Communicate the results of technical analysis effectively to management, external stakeholders and non-expert audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders
• Apply written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and analyses
Project Management Skills
You can:
• Plan, set priorities, and coordinate project activities with partners
• Use sound judgement when consulting with stakeholders
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Permanent – Full Time, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
- 1 English Permanent – Full Time, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad – definitions
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Note:
- T-MT-243319/26(2)
How to apply:
- You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
