Senior Ports Transportation Planner

Arcadis

. Develop and nurture relationships with key clients and identify opportunities for the team .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ports planning and transportation solutions, with a strong focus on project management, client relationship management, and compliance with Canadian transportation policies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor team members while identifying business development opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Certification15+ Years of Relevant Planning ExperienceExpertise in Ports PlanningProject Management SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningData AnalysisPolicy AnalysisOperations AnalysisFeasibility StudiesProject JustificationSustainable Transportation SolutionsQuality Control ProcessesEmerging Trends MonitoringMaster Planning

Soft Skills

Strategic Problem-SolvingClient Relationship ManagementMentoringTime ManagementCommercial Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Related FieldRegistered Professional Planner (RPP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Ports Transportation PlanningMultidisciplinary ProjectsCanadian Transportation PoliciesStakeholder RelationshipsPublic-Private Sector Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and nurture relationships with key clients and identify opportunities for the team
Manage and lead ports planning projects, supervising project teams and overseeing project tasks
Provide expert guidance and technical oversight for road, rail and transit access solutions
Support multidisciplinary projects across Canada and business units, including technical reviews for accuracy and standards compliance
Lead ports planning projects involving access needs, feasibility, data analysis, policy analysis, operations analysis, and plan and policy development
Lead major ports studies covering project justification, alternatives analysis, transportation network planning, operations, master plans, new mobility choices, and sustainable transportation
Monitor emerging trends and technologies in ports transportation planning
Implement and monitor quality control processes
Build and maintain public- and private-sector client and stakeholder relationships at senior management levels
Support business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients
Stay current with Canadian transportation policies, standards, market conditions, and trends
Mentor team members and build team capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning or a related field
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Certification or equivalent
15+ years of relevant planning experience, including leadership of the development and implementation of ports transportation solutions related to sustainable programs
Recognized expert in ports planning
Proven project success on various sized projects, including effective direction of project teams for project execution
Strategic problem-solving skills and advanced technical knowledge in transportation planning
Strong professional consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management, and commercial acumen at senior management levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skills-based career development approach
Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
Inclusive workplace supporting equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging