Transportation Planning Technician

Key Responsibilities

Calculations and Data Processing

• Prepare calculation worksheets in Excel using the team’s templates and methodologies.
• Process and present large volumes of mobility data in a concise manner through graphs and tables, including traffic counts, origin-destination surveys, speed and flow data, and ridership data.
• Structure, validate, and clean datasets received from clients and data collection firms before analysis.
• Produce tables and charts presenting results for reports and client presentations.

Traffic Simulation and Modeling

• Prepare calculation files in specialized traffic software such as Synchro, Aimsun, and Vissim, including network coding, import of speed and flow data, and traffic signal timing configuration.
• Perform vehicle turning simulations using AutoTURN and prepare supporting figures.
• Conduct consistency checks and basic quality control reviews on modeling files before submission to the responsible engineer.
• Document assumptions, versions, and data sources to ensure analysis traceability.

Graphic and Cartographic Production

• Produce plans and conceptual diagrams representing planning and design concepts.
• Create figures and maps illustrating mobility concepts, including networks, routes, flows, typical sections, service areas, and phasing.
• Contribute to the development of standardized graphic templates (maps, figures, and tables) for reuse in reports.
• Monitor and ensure consistency of the visual identity across all graphic deliverables.
• Support the production of visual materials for proposals and public presentations.
• Participate in project kick-off and progress meetings with Quebec teams.
• Quickly integrate review comments from engineers and project managers.
• Propose improvements to templates, workflows, and graphic libraries to improve production efficiency.

Desired Profile

• College diploma or university degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation, Urban Planning, Geography, Geomatics, Urban Design, or any other relevant field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in technical support within a consulting engineering, transportation, or planning environment. Early-career candidates with strong potential will also be considered.
• Versatile technical resource, comfortable with both quantitative data processing and graphic production.
• Strong ability to self-learn software applications, which is a critical requirement given the diversity of tools used.
• Self-motivated, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is an essential requirement and a screening criterion. The incumbent collaborates daily with Quebec teams and produces figures, tables, and annotations in French.
• Functional English is an asset for communication with other WSP offices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver within established deadlines.

Technical Skills

Office Software

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.

Drafting

• AutoCAD.
• AutoTURN.

Traffic Simulation

• Vissim.
• Knowledge of at least one of these tools is considered a strong asset; internal training will be provided for the others.

Graphic Design

• Adobe Illustrator.

Mapping

• QGIS.
• ArcGIS.
• Microsoft 365 Suite:
  • SharePoint
  • Teams

Additional Assets

• Data processing or automation skills using Power Query, Python, or VBA.
• Comfort with generative AI tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot or equivalent) to accelerate data processing, formatting, creation of initial graphic drafts, and document summarization.
• Ability to critically validate AI-generated content to ensure calculation and data accuracy, technical consistency, and compliance with WSP visual identity standards.
• Compliance with WSP internal guidelines regarding responsible AI use and client data confidentiality.

Success Indicators

• Volume of technical hours transferred from Quebec engineers to the GCC.
• Accuracy and completeness of calculation worksheets and simulation files, with minimal rework.
• Quality and consistency of graphic deliverables according to WSP visual standards.
• On-time delivery of project deliverables, proposals, and client presentations.
• Progressive expansion of autonomy in the use of simulation tools.

Special Conditions

• Work schedule aligned with the Eastern Time Zone (Montreal).
• Peak workload periods during deliverable submissions or proposal deadlines may require flexibility.
• Daily remote collaboration with teams in Montreal and other Quebec offices.
• Access to specialized traffic software licenses and internal training on the methods used by the Quebec Mobility team.

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