Manager, Transportation Operations - Regina, Canada - City of Regina

Description

Openings: 1

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Location Name: City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted: March 7, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Profession: Managerial & Executive Leadership

Experience Level(s): Senior/Executive

Desired Employment Status: Permanent

Education Level(s): Not specified

Job ID: 2053

Position Summary

Responsible for the management of the Transportation Operations Branch within the Department of Roadways and Transportation, including capital, operational and program planning, stakeholder relationship management, financial management and people leadership.

The mandate includes the operation, maintenance, and construction of transportation infrastructure to provide a safe, reliable, and effective transportation network for residents and visitors of Regina. The scope of these activities applies to expressway lighting, traffic signals, pavement markings, traffic signs, temporary traffic controls, and the support of roadway safety improvements.

As a member of the Departments management team; leads and/or participates in Roadways and Transportation or City-wide projects and special initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the Departmental long-term planning and broader annual plan
• Leads the development and implementation of the Transportation Operations Branch annual operational plan in the context of both the City and Department plans
• In the context of annual planning, sets objectives, service levels and performance targets
• Ensures the development of policies, systems, and procedures across all areas of mandate
• Establishes performance metrics, measures progress, evaluates metrics, progress and reports and assigns/reallocates resources based on priorities
• Ensures construction and/or installation of traffic control devices, including signs, signalized intersections, pedestrian protection devices, pavement markings and work zones
• Ensures operations, maintenance and preventative maintenance of traffic control devices, including signs, signalized intersections, pedestrian protection devices, pavement markings, construction/work zones, expressway lighting and Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Systems.
• Oversee inventory management of materials, equipment, and resources for transportation infrastructure to support day-to-day operations, emergency events and provide material for capital projects.
• In collaboration with the Manager, Transportation Engineering, makes decisions on asset scheduling for rehabilitation or replacement to keep all infrastructure and devices in-service and operational as originally designed.
• Accountable for technical decisions regarding the traffic infrastructure, including installation and maintenance in the City
• Ensure quality of work within the Branch and from external contractors is meeting the identified standards and ensure that specific infrastructure meets the identified standard when the infrastructure becomes the responsibility of the Branch. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards within the Branch
• This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards within the Branch
• Ensuring development and application of SOPs and Order of Operations to ensure consistent, safe and efficient delivery of services.
• Leads the development of the Transportation Operations Branch budget and ensures accurate forecasting and analysis of expenditures.
• Aligns financial management practices with city standards and develops branch-specific practices when necessary.
• Provides approvals for procurement and manages contractors and rental equipment to meet operational demands.
• Engages in Stakeholder Relationship Management by providing advice to senior city leaders, meeting with community representatives to explain decisions, and collaborating with end-users in real-time deployment of traffic control measures.
• Supports development of specifications using operational performance metrics, negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with agreements.

Human Resource Leadership

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• Leads the development of an annual Branch-wide workforce plan with a focus on the identification of the necessary human resources both in terms of capacity and competency
• Provides direct leadership, mentoring, training, and coaching of the Branch supervisors, coordinators, and other staff
• Conducts all-staff sessions
• Conducts performance planning for staff (goal setting, review, and assessment) and ensures that performance process is complete for all Branch resources
• Monitors Branch culture and productivity and intervenes when necessary
• Provides leadership for Branch-specific employee/labour relations issues; this includes participation in formal grievance and arbitration processes
• Ensures Branch adherence to the Citys numerous collective agreements
• Coaches and mentors technicians and tradespeople to achieve the required designations and skills required to provide services effectively

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of core management practices, including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management and human resources
• Knowledge of specific issues, trends, and challenges within the context of the broader Department and an understanding of broader City operations
• Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques, principles and practices, and the materials and equipment used in the installation, operation, and maintenance of signs, signals, markings, parking meters, expressway lighting, temporary work zones, pedestrian corridors and special non-traffic street uses
• Thorough knowledge of the Acts, legislation, and regulatory compliances that govern transportation regulation and controls for all road users
• Depth of knowledge and the ability to understand the practical applications of traffic control devices, traffic bylaw provisions, parking, traffic management treatments and accommodation of various non-traffic street uses
• Knowledge of human factors science, statistical procedures and economic analytics to perform proper evaluations of candidate solutions as the basis to draw conclusions, make decisions
• Maintains professional association memberships and active participation to remain current on the evolution of the core business disciplines
• Depth of understanding of municipal infrastructure renewal program, resources for initiatives, asset management principals, planning work, assessing new methods, processes and technologies, problem solving and long-term strategies/thinking

What's in it for you?

• This is a key role in our community. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the community and encourage positive change in our infrastructure.
  There are many other benefits to a career at the City of Regina, including:
• a competitive salary
• a robust benefit package that consists of a defined benefit pension, healthcare/flex spending account, long-term disability benefits, health, dental and life insurance
• annual vacation, sick and lieu days
• long-term learning, educational assistance programs and paid training
• participation in employee programs such as employee recognition and leisure center promotions

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply today

✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Jurisdiction: Out of Scope

Division: City Operations

Department: Roadways & Transportation

Annual Salary: $100, $133,956.00

The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist. We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust. We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please note in your application or contact