Director Research Industry Intelligence

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director, Research & Industry Intelligence, is responsible for advancing CUTA’s position as the national authority on transit data, research, and technical knowledge. This role leads the development of CUTA’s research agenda, industry intelligence, technical studies, and statistical publications, including flagship products such as the Canadian Transit Statistics (Fact Book), Issue Papers, and technical reports such as the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Readiness Report.

The Director serves as the organization’s evidence and insight engine, ensuring that CUTA’s advocacy, member services, and industry leadership are grounded in credible, relevant, and actionable data.

An important aspect to this role is acting as CUTA’s lead for the Technical Services and Zero-Emission Bus Committees, working directly with transit system members and industry experts to translate operational realities into research, guidance, and sector-wide knowledge, particula...