Transportation Analyst

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Transportation Analyst with Transportation Planning in Strategic Infrastructure & Transportation Planning.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

HRM’s Transportation Planning team leads the implementation of the Integrated Mobility Plan and other regional transportation initiatives that aim to support the Municipality’s rapid growth in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. Reporting to the Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Analyst is responsible for coordinating the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to support evaluation and monitoring of key elements of HRM’s transportation system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement data collection methodologies and programs that support the monitoring and evaluation of project and network level transportation initiatives.
Maintain transportation performance measures by determining data requirements, selecting potential data sources, and coordinating data collection by internal staff or external consultants.
Maintain statistical databases and reporting frameworks and apply them in regular reporting updates to senior management, Regional Council, and external stakeholders.
Develop data collection program budgets and pursue external funding opportunities where available.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners on data collection, management, and analysis.
Conduct analysis and research exercises for a variety of transportation focus areas including transit, active transportation, transportation demand management, traffic operation, freight movement, etc.
Identify emerging trends, policies and best practices from other jurisdictions and make recommendations on business unit policies and procedures related to Transportation Planning programs or strategic corporate initiative.
May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A university degree in planning, engineering or statistics; OR successful completion of a 2-year GIS, Cartographic, Planning, or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma.
Minimum one year experience in transportation planning, transit planning, or data analysis is required.
An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience in transit/transportation planning may be considered.
Demonstrated proficiency in various computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and an ability to learn new software programs.
Familiarity with other GIS, CAD, and traffic analysis software programs will be considered an asset.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Sound knowledge of current transportation planning issues and initiatives.
Strong database management skills.
Strong data analysis, maintenance, and visualization skills.
Strong written and verbal communications.
Creative problem-solving skills to address less well-defined practical issues.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously, independently or in a team environment.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values & Ethics, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.

SALARY: Level 7, $37.22 per hour, as per the NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION: 5251 Duke Street, 3rd Floor, Halifax, NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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