Coordinator, Active Transportation - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 25114

Vacancy Type:
Temporary

Contract Duration:
Up to 2 years

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 05/28/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of the Active Transportation team in the Transportation Infrastructure Management Section, you will be required to:

Assist in the implementation of the City's Shared Micro-mobility Program, including day-to-day issues management, coordination with third party operators, and collecting and analyzing data associated with the program
Coordinate the preliminary planning, capital budgeting, and programming for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, including bike lanes, multiuse trails, sidewalks and related infrastructure.
Provide specialized input to engineering design staff and/or consultants to ensure the City's cycling and pedestrian master plan objectives are met and best practices are followed in the preparation of detailed designs for the construction of AT infrastructure.
Coordinate with City departments/divisions such as Transit and Community Services, as well as the Region of Peel, Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario, and other agencies to establish active transportation programs and infrastructure.
Provide technical guidance related to active transportation programs and infrastructure to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, the Road Safety Committee, the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, and others.
Develop and implement policies related to active transportation programs and infrastructure and providing input into the development of similar policies by consultants and outside agencies.
Develop datadriven strategies to improve the safety and comfort of active transportation infrastructure, and to improve program planning and delivery.
Prepare reports and delivering presentations on active transportation infrastructure and programs for staff teams, senior management, the Leadership Team, Council / standing committees as well as external groups.
Provide functional guidance to junior staff and coop students.

Skills and Qualifications:

Postsecondary graduate from a recognized university with a degree in urban studies, transportation engineering or a related program, and three years of progressive experience in coordinating programs or projects in the field of active transportation; or, a graduate from a recognized college or polytechnical institution with a diploma in urban studies, transportation engineering technology or a related program, and five years of progressive experience in coordinating programs or projects in the field of active transportation.
Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership as a Registered Professional Planner, Professional Engineer, or Certified Engineering Technologist is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in project management is required.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills are required.
Experience with project planning and budget preparation is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of current planning and design standards for active transportation facilities, including the Ontario Traffic Manual's Book 1
Cycling Facilities, is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of community outreach principles and strategies, working with a variety of audiences and stakeholders is preferred.
Experience working in a municipal government environment is preferred.
Demonstrated passion for active transportation is an asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ $ 55.91

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:
Civic Centre

Organization Unit:
T&W/Active Transportation

Department/Division/Section:
T&W/Transportation&Works Dept, T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div, Transportation Infrastructure Mgmt

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve.

Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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