Remote Senior Transportation Planner

What is the role?

In this role, you will lead and contribute to a broad range of transportation planning projects, including transportation impact assessments, area transportation studies, parking studies, and environmental assessments. You will take ownership of technical report writing, data analysis, and the development of evaluation frameworks, while producing clear and compelling visual materials and GIS maps to support project outcomes. Your role will involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coordination with clients and stakeholders, and supervising junior staff. You will also support business development efforts through proposal writing and strategic contributions to planning initiatives. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to apply critical thinking, technical expertise, and project leadership skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality, recognized projects in the Transportation & Systems Division, encompassing Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Design, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Infrastructure Security Systems, and Traffic Signal and Street Lighting.

At LEA, we work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company, every team member's collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.

We’re confident that by joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for 2025, highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.


• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.


• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.


• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.


• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.


• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.


• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.


• Is an organization that is committed to achieving our Environmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.


• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.


• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company, with continuous growth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to a variety of transportation planning studies using software tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS/QGIS, and other software tools.


• Write technical reports and memorandums for a variety of studies, including but not limited to transportation impact studies, area transportation studies, parking studies, and environmental assessments.


• Prepare supporting graphical materials, including presentation visuals and GIS mapping.


• Develop evaluation criteria to assess the transportation, social, environmental, and economic aspects of transportation infrastructure.


• Analyze and interpret transportation and parking data as part of studies for municipal and private sector clients.


• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals and support business development initiatives.


• Supervise and review the work of junior/co-op staff.


• Participate in site visits and public and stakeholder meetings.


• Attend external and internal project meetings as required.


• Undertake research and participate in other planning initiatives to develop the company’s industry knowledge and expertise.


• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends, software, and technology.


• Other duties and responsibilities as we offer rotational assignments within the scope of the Transportation & Systems Division.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.


• 3-6 years of professional experience in transportation planning and/or transportation engineering. Previous experience in transportation consulting or development review is considered an asset.


• Possession of, or eligibility for, a recognized professional planning designation in Canada is considered an asset (eg. RPP, MCIP).


• Strong understanding of transportation planning principles, policy frameworks, and multi-modal transportation systems.


• Proficient with software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and ArcGIS/QGIS.


• Demonstrated experience writing clear, concise, and technically sound reports, memos, and proposals.


• Experience preparing high-quality visual materials, including GIS mapping, graphics, and presentation visuals.


• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret transportation data to support study findings and recommendations.


• Experience conducting parking studies, transportation impact assessments, and environmental assessments.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.


• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with clients, stakeholders, and the public.


• Experience supervising/reviewing the work of junior or co-op transportation staff is considered an asset.


• Eligibility for or membership in a professional association (e.g. ITE) is considered an asset.

LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, refugees, veterans, and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to factors such as age, colour, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, marital/family status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accessibility:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals, including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information, assistance or accommodation requests, please contact View email address on ca.talent.com . We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

Apply and stay connected with LEA:

We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience, we would love to hear from you. While we’ll only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview, we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube .