Transportation Network Modeller

Date Posted: 01/26/2024
Req ID: 35763
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Civil and Mineral Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00035716

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering offers a dynamic compendium of research and academic programs with a mandate that spans a wide range of applications in professional practice, encompassing the built environment and its infrastructure, transportation engineering and planning, structural engineering, environmental engineering, mining and geomechanics. Our department seeks to uphold and strengthen its position as a preeminent leader in education and research, and to continue to develop sustainable solutions for the global community across the spectrum from mineral engineering to urban infrastructure.

Your opportunity:

Working under the direct supervision of the Transportation Modelling Group (TMG) Director, the Transportation Network Modeller will be responsible for developing and maintaining TMG transportation network modelling capabilities. This person will work closely with other TMG staff to continually improve TMG travel demand modelling capabilities and to support TMG’s mission of improving urban travel demand modelling capabilities within the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA). The incumbent will be responsible for both developing improved network modelling tools and for assisting in the training of partner agencies’ staff in the use of these tools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Formatting data collected for presentations and reports
• Drafting summaries of research project results
• Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Analyzing results and preparing statistical reports for research papers
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of related experience in the use of transportation network modelling software systems
• Excellent report writing, presentation and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong technical and analytical skills relating to transportation network analysis and modelling, including how network models interface with other components of the travel demand modelling process

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with EMME/4 transportation network modelling software system
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and C#
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System software, such as ArcGIS

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver

Closing Date: 02/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Sarah Chim

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.