Transit Planning Intern Req ID:28585 Vacancy Type:Temporary Contract Duration: January - April, 2027 Number of Positions:1 Closing Date:09/17/2026

To be considered for this competition, applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post‑secondary program and be eligible to complete a Work Term during the specified period. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Job Summary The Transit Planning Intern position is responsible for assisting the planning, design, and analysis of transit services to determine the best possible service for customers. This includes undertaking, with direction from the Supervisor of Transit Planning, statistical and economic analyses of new service proposals and the ongoing evaluation of existing transit services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking statistical and economic analysis of the performance of transit service and identifying means by which to make transit services more cost-effective and beneficial to customers, and compiling and communicating findings to the Transit Planning team;

Assisting the Transit Planning team in developing recommendations with respect to current routes and services and service improvements on existing routes, particularly in relation to the Annual Service Plan;

Analysing ridership data and other information for service changes on existing routes and assisting Transit Planners in developing service designs for transit operations;

Conducting on-site visits and reporting back to the Service Planning team on the status of various topics, including route/stop activity and/or development projects (using written text and digital photography) Assists with ridership surveys (e.g., administrative functions of planning work,



preparing field sheets, etc.) Conducts ridership surveys (e.g., On/off counts, transfer traces, etc.)

Undertaking special projects within the Service Development team (i.e. for Transit Scheduling team & Data Management Team), as requested by the Supervisor of Transit Planning.

Responds to customer service concerns and feedback on behalf of Service Planners when required

Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary related program, ideally with at least two years of study towards an undergraduate degree in geography, environmental studies, planning, statistics, or engineering

Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software, and accuracy and proficiency utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and scheduling applications

Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, corporate core competencies including communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability

Organizational skills to set priorities and work independently demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail while meeting deadlines in the presence of frequent interruptions

Good communication skills to deal with internal and external customers





Requires general knowledge of public transit services and principles, and of the role of transit service in the community.

Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required

Hourly Rate/Salary: 20.64 - 24.53 Hours of Work: 35 Work Location: 3484, Semenyk Court Hybrid Workplace Organization Unit: T&W;/MT Planning Department/Division/Section: T&W;/Transportation&Works; Dept , T&W;/Mississauga Transit , MT Business Development Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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