Job Level: RE-06 $94,550 to $127,698

Closing Date: 17/08/2026

Senior Planner (Transportation)

The Capital Planning Branch is looking for four (4) Senior Planners (Transportation) for indeterminate positions.

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

The positions are classified as a RÉ-06 ($94,550 to $127,698 per annum – under review).

A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Transportation Planning, you will support the development and implementation of transportation and mobility plans, policies and projects that affect federal lands and assets in the National Capital Region. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating transportation planning studies and initiatives, providing strategic planning advice, and reviewing transportation-related plans, projects and proposals.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in urban and/or land use planning, transportation planning, environmental studies, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCE

Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute or l’Ordre des urbanistes du Québec, or eligible to become a member.

EXPERIENCE





Five to eight years of experience in transportation, land use and/or urban planning in the private or public sector, including:

- Leading complex transportation planning studies and projects, including the development of related plans, policies and guidelines.
- Coordinating multi-jurisdictional transportation planning initiatives involving federal, provincial and municipal partners.
- Developing and providing strategic planning advice, recommendations, briefing materials or reports to clients, senior management and government partners.

KNOWLEDGE

- Of the theories, principles and best practices in transportation and sustainable mobility planning.
- Of planning and regulatory frameworks, including the roles of federal, provincial and municipal governments and related planning and approval processes.
- Of project management principles and practices related to complex multidisciplinary planning studies and projects.

ABILITIES

- To analyze complex planning issues, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.
- To lead complex planning activities involving multiple disciplines, priorities and interests.
- To interpret and apply planning legislation, policies, guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
- To manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

COMPETENCIES

- Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

ASSETS

- Membership in a recognized engineering professional association,



such as Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- Experience in active transportation/transit planning and/or transportation modelling and/or transportation assessments.
- Knowledge of transportation planning issues affecting federal lands and assets in the National Capital Region.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Work is performed in a hybrid office setting and involves extended periods of computer use and reviewing complex documents and information.
- Occasional pressure due to competing priorities and tight deadlines.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB.
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 12 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at [email protected].

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-(phone hidden) (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Planner (Transportation) (Canada)
🏢 National Capital Commission
📍 Canada