Transportation Planning Consultant

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Transportation Planning Consultant to join our Western Canada transportation practice. This role offers variety: one week you might be calculating parking demand for a mountain resort hotel in Banff, the next analyzing traffic operations for a highway interchange upgrade, and the next writing a variance justification for a mixed‑use development in Calgary.

• Traffic impact assessments for private development and municipal infrastructure
• Parking demand studies and variance justifications for unique sites
• Safety analysis and collision studies
• Construction traffic management plans
• Active transportation and multi‑modal planning

You’ll work directly with developers, municipal planners, and provincial reviewers—not just produce reports that sit on a shelf. The role suits someone who wants autonomy, client contact, and technical depth without being siloed into one project type.

This position reports to our Calgary branch but is open to remote work from anywhere in Canada.

• Lead parking demand studies, traffic impact assessments, and safety analyses.
• Manage client relationships and communications.
• Interpret municipal bylaws, provincial standards, and apply engineering judgement.
• Write technical memos and reports that stand up to municipal review.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to practice development.
• Present findings to clients, planners, and municipal staff.

• 5+ years in consulting (planning, engineering, environmental, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and expectations.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Comfort with numbers, calculations, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Consulting instincts: you know how to scope work, manage changes, and deliver.
• Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license.
• The following would be considered assets:
  • Transportation planning or engineering background
  • P.Eng., MCIP, RPP, or CET designation
  • Experience with Alberta municipalities (Calgary, Canmore, Banff, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ITE Trip Generation, HCM, or TAC guidelines

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $120,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work‑Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
• Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and exploring the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

Apply now or visit the McElhanney careers page to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.