Transportation Analytics Intern - FTT

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

The Transportation Analytics Intern supports the Research and Analytics team under the guidance of designated R&A managers by conducting analytics, research, and forecasting support in various projects. Provides technical input to the transportation planning division. Duties include gathering data, applying advanced analytics, mathematics, statistics, machine learning, data engineering, and utilizing visualization tools for risk identification and trends analysis to address real-life transportation challenges using large datasets.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

An advanced certificate or degree (i.e. Master’s) degree is required in a related field with a strong emphasis on applied mathematics, statistics, data science, advanced computing, transportation analytics, or economics. Proficiency in the use of various applications/programs such as (MS Office, Python, SQL, R, PowerBI, Tableau is required).

EXPERIENCE :

Up to six (6) months experience in a planning environment or related field. A period of up to one (1) year is required in the position to become acquainted with TransLink's TPP structure, policies, procedures and standards.

Other Information

This position is within the System Analytics group which is part of the Research and Analytics department at TransLink. The System Analytics team undertakes big data and other quantitative analysis to support business needs, develops tools to ingest, transform, and analyze data efficiently and effectively, monitors transportation outcomes and system performance, and tracks trends and drivers impacting the transportation network. As a team member, you will be working in Databricks with large Delta Lake datasets and building data ingestion and transformation pipelines within Databricks. You will apply your data engineering skills using SQL and Python, and build tools using source control and CI/CD best practices. You will be working alongside data scientists, planners, and transportation engineers within the research and Analytics department.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary position for 24 months

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

Salary $5,818 - $6,979 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: June 17, 2026

Closing Date: June 26, 2026

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.