22 Transportation jobs in Burnaby

Job Description

Salary: 110K-125K annually + bonus

Do you want to make a difference within the global transportation planning and design community? With offices around the world, Transoft Solutions is an international leader in the development of innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, transportation, and operational professionals. Most recently, our exciting predictive analysis technologies are at the forefront in the application of AI to Road Safety. In its 34th year and with over 50,000 users in 150 countries worldwide, the companys success is a result of our people, our innovative and highly sought-after products, and the exceptional customer service that we deliver.

About the Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for aTransportation Engineerat our office in Vancouver, BC. The Transportation Engineer will be responsible for providing technical guidance and conducting research for software development projects while working collaboratively with software developers, product managers, marketing, sales and technical support staff.

NOTE: This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days per week in our Vancouver office.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Capture market needs and define requirements, support the definition of product strategy, prioritize product features and capabilities to define the product roadmap;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry experts;
• Review and understand full capabilities and positioning of competitor products, including any competitive intelligence activities such as developing detailed reports and summaries for key stakeholders;
• Provide input into new development ideas, develop marketing plans, report on customer feedback;
• Manage and lead technical research initiatives to support market research and market sizing exercises;
• Prepare vision statements, use cases, technical specifications, and requirements documentation for use by Software Development and liaise with product users prior, during, and after product launch, including alpha and beta test phases;
• Conduct regular reviews and testing of prototypes during development to verify software outputs as well as provide user proxy feedback regarding UI & product functionality;
• Assist in product branding, positioning, and messaging;
• Assist in developing marketing assets including collaterals requiring technical content or substance (e.g., white papers, blogs, graphics, press releases, advertising content);
• Conduct product webcasts and presentations to showcase products or industry news;
• Manage, maintain, and develop technical training contents (including presentation content).
• Provide support to the sales team on any technical inquiries from prospects.
• Represent Transoft through client site visits, conferences/tradeshows.

About You:

• You hold a Bachelors degree in Transportation Engineering from an accredited university, you have registration in good standing as a PEng (Canada) or PE (US).
• You have 10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering for roadways and highways (after receiving your professional engineering license);
  
• You bring experience with traffic signal timing, capacity and safety analysis, traffic impact analysis, traffic modeling, travel demand modeling, traffic signage and pavement marking plans, traffic signal system design, and traffic management plans during construction, intersection analysis, traffic calming studies, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and safety audits;
  
• You were involved in transportation planning and engineering projects for roadways, highways, and transit facilities; You are proficient in engineering design, including geometric design of freeways, interchanges, highways, intersections, roundabouts, and streets;
• You have a detailed understanding of highway geometric design and traffic operations;
• You are an expert in generating engineering deliverables that include traffic signal timings, traffic management plans, traffic impact studies, conceptual designs, and other supporting documents and drawings;
• You are aware of best practices and the latest technology in the transportation engineering industry;
• You have been involved in client relationship building and business development activities, including marketing and attendance at conferences and seminars;
• You have experience in developing concept designs and advancing them to the detailed design stage;
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and tactfully;
• You possess a strong and working understanding of traffic engineering fundamentals and traffic operational analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS, and VISSIM;
• You demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, particularly in the application of roadway and highway geometric design.
  

About Us:

• We offer a flexible working environment that embraces both in-person and remote work;
• We offer a number of employee programs and benefits focused on healthcare, retirement savings, rewards and recognition;
• Were committed to providing professional growth and development opportunities;
• We give back to our communities through global initiatives and donations;
• We work hard, but we like to have fun too
  

Salary Range: 110K-125K annually + bonus (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

At Transoft Solutions, we embrace diversity, as we strongly believe that our diverse backgrounds, coupled with our cultural and experiential differences make us stronger and better positioned to support our global customers. We are a collaborative group of individuals who value respect, professionalism, creativity, drive and compassion, and we pride ourselves in being a socially responsible company that does its part in making the global community a better place for everyone.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

About Us - The Company

TAG Hardware designs, engineers, and manufactures products for the closet and modular furniture industry. Our 70,000 square foot brand new manufacturing plant is located in South Surrey, British Columbia. The facility also houses our head office, plastic injection molding machines, assembly work stations, and a warehouse, where we develop and produce our patented products for customers globally.

Our products are seen frequently in a variety of media spaces including home improvement shows and major print magazines. TAG Hardware solutions are found wherever you find high-end homes around the world. Since 2002, we have experienced steady growth, and are now in search of an experienced Buyer to join our dynamic team. Visit to see what we are about

About the Role - Job Description

As a Supply Chain Buyer for TAG Hardware you are leading the purchasing and logistical activity of raw materials and various goods through ERP/MPR and Excel tools. You are watchful of adequate inventory levels and material flow as you collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders in this cycle.

A key element for success in this role is to have curiosity to learn how things are made and an interest on the steps happening in the making of our products. By developing in-depth product and manufacturing process understanding you will be very effective working with suppliers, controlling costs and ensuring supply continuity.

Outcomes and Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations:

• Manage purchase orders and deliveries.
• Issue, confirm, and track purchase orders while communicating with internal teams to resolve any issues or delays.
• Monitor and address discrepancies in receiving and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate system data including prices, delivery dates, and part information.
• Ensure consistency in product quality by tracking and escalating non-conformances.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries.
• Support inventory management through timely reconciliation of stock discrepancies.
• Review and interpret MRP (Material Requirements Planning) reports and initiate re-orders for low stock items, including raw materials, consumables, tools, and office supplies.
• Create and upload receiving documentation for container deliveries (e.g. pallet details and labeling).

Vendor Engagement & Sourcing Support:

• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, influencing value-added opportunities while supporting vendor success.
• Provide quoting and sourcing assistance for cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Prepare sourcing packages (RFQs) with clear service and quality expectations, demand forecasts, and logistics requirements.
• Understand and analyze supplier quotes and pricing structures.
• Gain familiarity with manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Contribute to cost-reduction and process improvement efforts with a proactive mindset.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a university degree in related field.
• Has familiarity with manufacturing environments and a technical understanding of processes and the elements of product costing – experience with extruded/anodized aluminum and/or zinc die-casting is ideal.
• Has experience finding and evaluating new suppliers, participating in factory visits and learning about new manufacturing methods and alternative materials.
• Trusts in relationship building, open communication, strong negotiation skills and is an excellent collaborator with proven ability to work effectively with a team.
• Has global purchasing experience.
• Has understanding of product lifecycle.
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills.

TAG suits those who:

• are a quick study
• are passionate problem solvers
• are inquirers and life long learners
• thrive when given the freedom and opportunity to achieve
• go above and beyond every day
• focus on the essentials
• don't need to prove themselves
• are relaxed and confident
• can keep things in perspective
• appreciate an open dialogue with colleagues
• are easy to work with

Like what you're hearing so far, but still wondering if TAG Hardware is right for you? We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefit package;
• Ongoing on-the-job learning and development;
• Working with an industry leader in innovative hardware
• Promoting in house is always our number #1

If this is you, we look forward to your application

Do you have strong business acumen and strategic sourcing experience running the RFx process (RFP's,RFI's and RFx)? Join a team focused on making a difference: help us improve our supply chain efficiency and decrease our costs, so we can use those funds to provide better health care.
What You'll Do

• Prepare specifications, conditions and legal binding documents for the formal tendering of equipment, supplies and services. Solicit and analyze vendor quotes for price, quality and conformity to specifications. Negotiate supply and service contracts and/or place purchase orders.
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Monitor delivery dates, resolve shipping problems, expedite late deliveries, respond to inquiries and complaints, investigate order discrepancies, review backorders, adjust prices, arranging for credit, return or exchange as appropriate and mediate disputes.
• Conduct cost benefit analysis for alternative systems and products. Research and maintain current commodity knowledge for sources of supply locally, domestically and internationally; economic trends; environmental issues; laws; currency exchanges; technology and areas of standardization and industry development.
• Participate in department meetings and committees, including arranging meetings, circulating notices and agendas, recording and distributing notes and/or minutes of meetings.

What You Bring

• Grade twelve (12) graduation, recognized purchasing courses and five (5) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You Can

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work well with others
• Operate related equipment (Microsoft Office).

What's In It For You
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

What We Do
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and strive to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Job Description

Salary:

Transportation/ Traffic Engineer - Associate

Vancouver, British Columbia

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canadas largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 90 professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose:

30FE is currently seeking Intermediate and Senior Associates (Transportation/ Traffic Engineers/ Planners) to join our Transportation and Safety team, located in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver offices. The successful candidate will join a growing leading practice transportation/ traffic safety team, working on multi-modal transportation projects

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Practice Lead (or Vice President), Transportation and Safety Engineering, the successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment with access to an office in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Working on numerous projects for respected public and private clients, the Associate will be an integral part of the Transportation team to consult with clients, perform examinations, complete documentation reviews, and conduct various safety, planning and engineering analyses, including preparing engineering reports. The Associate will be responsible for working on a wide range of transportation planning, traffic engineering and multi-disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients including, multi-modal transportation master plans (TMPs), active transportation (AT) projects, environmental assessments (EAs), parking studies, transportation demand management (TDM), traffic operation studies, traffic safety studies, and microsimulation and design assessments.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertake and manage transportation planning and traffic engineering studies
• Complete traffic modelling and analysis with applicable design software (Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM, Aimsun, etc.).
• Act as Project Manager and provide overall work management and technical performance on projects to ensure timelines and targets are being met
• Actively participates in the preparation of proposals and writing reports
• Perform in-depth safety investigations for post-collisions/ incidents with a proactive safety or vision zero approach for the potential improvement of existing or future facilities
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of technical drawings and simulations, including field measurements, sketches, technical calculations and other data
• Conduct and lead field studies and site examinations for collision/ incident investigations, including inventories, traffic and parking counts, etc
• Review plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant transportation regulations, guidelines, standards, policies and practices
• Work toward technical independence, with a goal of providing expert testimony in court
• Provide mentorship, guidance, quality control, support and oversight of junior and intermediate staff to complete various traffic engineering and transportation planning tasks
• Attends and participates at client, stakeholders, and public meetings
• Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings
• Identify and participate in the acquisition of new clients and work (research and liaise with clients, network within the industry)
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships and communication with clients, department managers, internal and external leads
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• University Degree in Transportation Engineering/ Civil Engineering
• Eng. License from the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or elsewhere in Canada
• 5+ years of relevant experience (or a post-graduate degree) in transportation/ traffic engineering and planning services in the consulting sector
• Thorough knowledge of municipal and provincial review processes, guidelines, and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of prevailing transportation guidelines, standards and regulations including, but not limited to, the Ontario Traffic Manuals (OTM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and other Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and Ministry of Transportation publications
• Demonstrated working knowledge of road safety programs including, but not limited to, network screening, safety reviews or audits and collision modification factors
• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway design, maintenance, operations, transportation planning process or policy development
• Knowledge of roadway operations, regular maintenance and winter maintenance, including policies, standards, best practices and treatment materials will be considered an asset
• Project coordination and management experience
• Experience in the legal or litigation field would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in report and proposal writing
• Experience in business development and preparation/ leading of proposals
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS) and using Auto Cad and Auto Turn software
• Ability to manage technical analysis, using tools such as Synchro/ Simtraffic
• Experience using other transportation software and methods (e.g. HCS, CCG, VISSIM, VISUM EMME, Aimsun, Vistro)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Expected to work from the 30 Forensic Engineering office 6 to 8 times per month. Flexible work conditions may be considered depending on potential candidates current location

What we offer:

• Competitive salary that is line with our defined pay structure
• Opportunity to earn annual bonus
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid remote work along with a variety of virtual and in-person events to help drive business and also connect with your colleagues
• Extended Health & Dental
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (for employee and dependents)
• Learning & Development
• Coverage of relevant certifications
• Wellness subsidy

Our Mission:

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence.

How we wor k:

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process:

30 Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

1. Recruiter Phone Interview
2. Hiring Manager(s) Interview
3. Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our applicant tracking system -

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted