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Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employeeowned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we provide qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaboration with a team of great professionals. Opportunity Shape the Future of Transportation in Western Canada Join us in Calgary! McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transportation Planner to join our growing team in Alberta. Based in Calgary (or nearby), youll play a key role in shaping transportation systems across the region leading complex, multidisciplinary projects, building strong client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of transportation planners. You will bring your expertise to a collaborative firm where your work will directly influence how people move through our communities. Join us at McElhanney, where your skills and leadership in transportation planning will help shape Western Canada's transportation future. Why This Role Might Be a Great Match For You Youre ready to step into a senior role with confidence, curiosity, and a desire to lead. Whether you're already operating at that level or looking for the right opportunity to grow, you're eager to take the next step. You have a knack for building strong client relationships and enjoy contributing to business development from proposals to identifying new opportunities and growing trusted partnerships. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and take pride in delivering impactful, communityfocused solutions through complex transportation planning projects. What Youll Do Land manage transportation planning projects of varying scale and complexity, including multidisciplinary teams, ensuring highquality deliverables, clear communication, and ontime, onbudget delivery. Act as a key client liaison, able to 'speak the technical' while building trust with both public and private sector partners. Communicate with clarity and impact, using strong written and verbal communication skills. This includes writing technical reports, preparing and delivering presentations, and managing clientfacing communications. Build and maintain strong client relationships, leveraging your existing connections and credibility with the City of Calgary and other Alberta municipalities to support project success and future opportunities. Mentor and support junior staff, providing technical guidance, career development support, and helping to grow the next generation of planners within our firm. Contribute to thought leadership through involvement in industry events, conference presentations, publications, and other knowledgesharing opportunities that raise the profile of our team and shape the future of transportation planning. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal writing, identifying new project opportunities, and working closely with leadership to pursue strategic growth, while keeping technical excellence and project delivery as your primary focus. What Youll Bring Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing in Alberta (or eligible for registration). 1015 years of progressive experience in transportation planning, with a strong mix of consulting and municipal project work. Experience with City of Calgary transportation projects would be a strong asset, including deep familiarity with local planning frameworks, technical standards, and stakeholder expectations. Knowledge of transportation planning in surrounding communities such as Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks is an asset. A proven track record in leading and delivering: Transportation Master Plans (TMPs) Corridor studies and networklevel planning Active transportation and multimodal integration strategies Transit planning, including service optimization, ridership analysis, and station area planning Road safety projects and Vision Zero strategies Strong public and interested party engagement skills, including experience facilitating open houses, workshops, and presentations to councils and senior leadership. Demonstrated experience leading proposal development and contributing to business development activities. Proficiency with transportation planning and modelling tools, including SIDRA, Synchro, and SimTraffic; and working knowledge of GIS. (Youll guide technical staff, rather than operate the tools daily.) What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000 per year. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes annual performancebased bonuses, competitive benefit plans, generous vacation, and potential shareholder opportunities through our employeeowned structure, making overall compensation highly competitive within the industry. McElhanneys culture, competitive total compensation, career development opportunities, and meaningful work are key differentiators that have contributed to long tenures and fulfilling careers for our staff. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individuals 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. WorkLife Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle. Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave topup 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 and share ownership potential. 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. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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 dont meet all of the requirements outlined. Were interested in getting to know you and exploring the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney! If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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