Analyst, Modelling & Gis Jobs

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Research and Planning Analytics Office is seeking an Analyst, Modelling & GIS to conduct technical transportation analysis that supports corporate business objectives and long-term planning that furthers the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
What will I be doing?

• Forecasts transit ridership, demand patterns, network impacts, accessibility, and benefits in response to growth, changing markets, policies, service changes, and infrastructure projects/plans.
• Collection, tabulation, trend analysis, and visualization of complex and large datasets.
• Supports evidence-based assessment and analysis of transportation planning issues and proposals.
• Develops inputs for scenario testing, such as level of service, transit, speeds, and capacity; ensuring a high level of quality in details.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders. (e.g. municipal partners, provincial ministries, and other advisory groups) to achieve Metrolinx corporate objectives and to define, implement, and monitor projects, policies, programs, guidelines, standards, and other initiatives.
• Maintains, selects, and applies computer-based analytical tools (e.g. travel demand models, statistical models, spreadsheets, databases, and Geographic Information Systems).
• Conducts technical analysis and research that provides critical inputs to the transportation systems and policy planning, project appraisal, infrastructure delivery, and strategic business decisions that support the RTP, corporate planning, and the assessment of transportation infrastructure, transit service, and policy initiatives.
• Reviews and prepares corporate responses to studies, contracts, work scopes, projects, and other proposals by internal and external stakeholders, providing relevant technical commentary, recommendations, and advice.
• Formulates, evaluates, documents, and presents data analysis, research, and forecasting proposals, results, and associated recommendations for Senior Advisor, Management and/or Board approval and consideration.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modelling, transportation planning, and policy analysis is an asset.
• Experience with scripting languages (Julia, Python, R) and/or statistical software (SATA, SAP, PowerBI) is an asset.
• Experience with transportation demand modelling software (e.g. Emme, TransCAD, VISUM), and GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) is a significant asset.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in transportation planning, data science, GIS, or other fields with a strong emphasis on quantitative data analysis. Public sector experience is an asset.
• Proven analytical skills with practical experience in technical analysis, undertaking literature and best practice reviews, and conducting internet and survey research using supporting spreadsheets and database applications.
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication and consultation skills to develop and present research findings and analyses and obtain cooperation with stakeholders and clients.
• Completion of a degree in Urban and Regional Transportation Planning, Engineering, Land Use Planning, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].
Application Process
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.