Transportation Consultant

Ask Yourself

Do you want a four-day workweek from your home office?
Does the congested commute to work leave you thinking there must be a better way?
Are you looking for an employee-owned company that truly values its employees?
Do you want to be a part of something with a bigger view than just the bottom line?
Are you tired of the same 9-5 grind and want more flexibility during the day?
Is working on a variety of challenging transportation projects your desire?

Consider a career with Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited!

About Us

Paradigm has been certified as a Great Place To Work. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. This recognition confirms that we have a high-trust and high-performance work culture.

For over 25 years, Paradigm has been a highly successful consultancy. We have completed more than 5,000 transportation studies for thousands of clients across Canada. Our team of experienced, highly-skilled professional engineers, transportation planners, certified engineering technologists apply leading-edge technical skills to deliver creative, yet practical, multi-modal solutions to today’s complex mobility challenges.

We work in an environment that values our employees opinions, collaboration, embraces transformation and demands being principled, we help our partners implement transportation solutions that leave the world better than we found it. We promote sustainable transportation choices through our remote business model that reduces our carbon footprint and supports our Team with an excellent work-life balance!

We celebrate our team by providing ownership opportunities, having alternative work arrangements, supporting our industry and giving back to the communities in which we serve.

Our combination of strong work ethic and high levels of productivity and service have resulted in both unparalleled client satisfaction and a fantastic group of like-minded team members. We have an ever-expanding client base and we need additional capacity to help in continuing to provide an excellent level of service to our existing and future clients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking strong communicators and writers who are qualified transportation planners and engineers with 3 or more years of directly relevant Canadian experience to provide key roles in accommodating our continued growth. We are looking for self-motivated professionals who want to make a difference in our world.

About You

Essential to your role is the demonstrated ability to undertake transportation planning, traffic engineering, transit and parking studies using industry leading approaches, methodology and software. We are looking for new team members who love providing transportation solutions as much as we do!

Equipped with the latest skills and abilities in all facets of transportation planning and traffic engineering including active transportation, neighbourhood traffic calming, public consultation, transportation demand management and familiarity with the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment process you will work as part of a cohesive team on a variety of interesting projects each providing their own unique challenges.

Your Skills

Paradigm strongly believes in hiring the right kind of people. While specific job-related skills are important, we are more concerned that you are:

A team player
Willing to “think outside the box”
Have a bigger world view
Want to make a long-term commitment to a family
Are kind and mature

But Wait…There’s More

Our firm has a proven track record of long-term employee retention. More than half our team has been with us for ten years, or more. Here are some of the great things that our team members love about Paradigm:

We offer a four-day workweek to all of our employees to provide more time with family and friends.
We have a very flexible work environment and are not the traditional 9-5 company – we know you have a life too and sometimes you need to work different hours to accommodate personal appointments, or to look after family matters.
You get to work full-time from your current home location! We will help you set up an office in your home and equip you with everything you need to do your job effectively and in an ergonomically correct manner. We even pay for your office space and unlimited internet.
Paradigm has a formalized social program with its own committee. Quarterly events are planned where you will gather with your cohorts for some team building and free food!
We have an excellent benefits package that includes a Health Spending Account which provides great flexibility for your particular needs, and your choice of an RSP, TFSA or both where we match your contributions to help you achieve your retirement goals.
Our remuneration packages is competitive and includes a defined bonus plan with eligibility for our Employee Share Ownership Program after your first year of employment.
We start you off with three weeks of vacation and after five years at Paradigm you get four weeks. We also provide an additional two paid days of vacation during the Holiday season.
Advancement within the company is encouraged – grow your knowledge, help us continue to grow the business and opportunities will open for both of us.
Professional development training is not only encouraged, it’s a requirement. We give you a budget each year and you get to pick training opportunities to enhance your career.
We are actively working on a mentoring and coaching program to help our team members gain even more knowledge and to help them grow both personally and professionally. You will be teamed with a Senior Planner or Engineer to provide opportunities to expand your skills and offer support and guidance on your projects.
We strongly believe in giving back to the industry through our continued involvement with many organizations including ITE, TAC, OTC and others. We pay for your membership and encourage you to get involved.
Paradigm is a stable company with strong management and a Strategic Plan focused on the evolution of mobility and technology.
Our Management Team is accessible – they don’t have their heads in the sand or too far in the clouds – they are always within reach and are dedicated to your success.

How Can I Get In On This?

All of the above, plus recognition for a job well done and the ability to work with a fantastic team and you know you will have a progressive and rewarding career with Paradigm!

If you want to contribute to a positive work environment, share your knowledge and be part of something great, then submit a resume and cover letter to us today at careers@ptsl.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our growing company, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please make us aware and we will do our best to accommodate your need.

Apply for job

Email careers@ptsl.com to apply for this position.