Planner, Active School Travel - 50% position

Salary: $79,096 - $94,542

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. In compliance with Board policies and procedures, the Planner Active School Travel staff person will be responsible for the overview, analysis and reporting of Active School Travel across the Board’s jurisdiction.

Major Responsibilities:

• To review policies, strategies and conceive programs to shift behaviour from driving to school and promote active and sustainable alternatives including school bus, public transit and walking and cycling.
• To liaise with Board staff to promote and implement various active school travel programs as well as identify required resources or infrastructure enhancements to support active school travel initiatives.
• To organize and promote travel awareness campaigns that include supporting schools with various sustainable travel initiatives such as a Safety Campaign and encouraging schools to take part in national campaigns such as International Walk to School Month (IWALK), Winter Walk Day and Bike to School Week.
• To represent the School Board on various committees and working groups and other meetings as required.
• To work closely with other community stakeholders (such as municipal government, local health/medical organizations, environmental organizations, law enforcement, parent councils) to establish and build capacity for active transportation systems with the community.
• To gather and analyze data, prepare reports and proposals, and coordinate initiatives to shift student and parent behavior towards sustainable modes.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• A four-year University degree in Health Promotion, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Studies or equivalent, as approved by the Board.
• Minimum of three years experience in the delivery of AST presentations, training and education programs.
• Experience with traffic calming or traffic congestion issues considered an asset.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, principles, best practices, and techniques in the field of Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Active Transportation including School Travel Planning.
• Basic knowledge of safety legislations and guidelines such as Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), TAC etc. considered an asset.
• Strong communication and research skills. Effectiveness in promoting TDM, and presenting and conveying issues, ideas and concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to see longer-term implications and effects of recommendations, options and approaches.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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