Job Number: 3827 ..Strategic Transit Analyst

Job Description - Strategic Transit Analyst (3827)
Strategic Transit Analyst
Job Number: 3827
Classification Title: Methods Analyst II
Open Date: Aug 27, 2009
Closing Date - 11:00 p.m. on: Sep 3, 2009
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Department:Evaluation and Monitoring Section (Transportation Department)

Work Location(s) Century Place, 13th Floor (244)9803 - 102A AvenueEdmonton, T5J 3A3
Description:
Do you have experience in analyzing and reporting data on the usage and performance of a transit system? Are you interested in advancing the development of the Automatic Passenger Counter program (APC) for Edmonton Transit? Responsibilities include:
Analyzing transit ridership and bus travel time data to identify trends and paterns
Developing performance measures that will be used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the transit system
Developing information reports that are used to support transit planning and scheduling functions
Establishing relationships with other APC users to share information on best practices and strategies
Researching new transit monitoring technologies and techniques,
Preparing RFPs (Request for Proposals) for the purchase or development of new transit monitoring technologies or software solutions
Qualifications:
University Graduation (preferably at the Masters level) in a relevant discipline such as Urban Geography, Economics, Planning, Statistics, Mathematics, Science or Business Administration
Minimum of four (4) years experience in travel monitoring, transit planning, data processing, economic/financial assessment and/or travel surveys
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to carry out research and audits
Ability to prepare statistical and analytical
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work collaboratively with other team members and other City departments
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of travel monitoring and surveying methodologies
Understanding of transit planning and operations
Extensive knowledge of research techniques
Valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle license or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 030, $35.53- $44.89 (Hourly), $62,593.22 - $79,090.24 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

The Province of Alberta is a signatory to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade and the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia. The City of Edmonton will accept extra-provincial qualifications which are accepted by Alberta regulatory authorities and legislation in accord with those Agreements. For more information, kindly contact Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology with respect to trade requirements, or the Alberta professional regulatory body responsible for certification.

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