Top Benefits
About the role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include:
- Traffic Modelling / Traffic Operations Analysis
- Field Surveys / Observations
- Traffic Impact / Development Studies
- Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination
- Transit Operation Studies
- Microsimulation (Vissim/Aimsun)
- Safety / Collision Analysis
- Data Processing and Analytics
- GIS / Mapping
Job Skills:
- A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or Vissim
- Programming skills in languages such as Python and R, or experience with Microsoft Azure is an asset
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an asset
- Progressive and innovative approach to problem-solving an asset
- Knowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an asset
- Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in transportation engineering including traffic operations studies, traffic signals, transit priority, meso/microsimulation modelling, highway and transit infrastructure projects, master and secondary plans, environmental assessments, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plans.
- Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilities
- Experience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an asset
- Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an asset
- Experience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Traffic Engineering
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
Top Benefits
About the role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include:
- Traffic Modelling / Traffic Operations Analysis
- Field Surveys / Observations
- Traffic Impact / Development Studies
- Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination
- Transit Operation Studies
- Microsimulation (Vissim/Aimsun)
- Safety / Collision Analysis
- Data Processing and Analytics
- GIS / Mapping
Job Skills:
- A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or Vissim
- Programming skills in languages such as Python and R, or experience with Microsoft Azure is an asset
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an asset
- Progressive and innovative approach to problem-solving an asset
- Knowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an asset
- Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in transportation engineering including traffic operations studies, traffic signals, transit priority, meso/microsimulation modelling, highway and transit infrastructure projects, master and secondary plans, environmental assessments, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plans.
- Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilities
- Experience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an asset
- Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an asset
- Experience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Traffic Engineering
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.