Director, Highway Safety Division - Charlottetown, Canada - Government of Prince Edward Island

Government of Prince Edward Island

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Charlottetown, Canada

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Director, Highway Safety Division opportunity with The Government of Prince Edward Island

Permanent with pension
Relocation assistance funds
Employerpaid benefits
Flexible working hours
Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Salary Range:
$ $61.29 per hour (Level 24 Excluded) ($95, ,516.00 annually)

Bi-Weekly Hours:75.0 hours bi-weekly

Posting ID:

TIPO

Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 20245:00 p.m.

Department:
Transportation and Infrastructure

Location:
Charlottetown

Position:
Full-Time Excluded Position (Commencing Immediately)

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all.

We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

This position manages the department's Highway Safety Division and its operating budget and serves as a strategy advisor to the Deputy Minister and Minister.

It is a spokesperson, on behalf of the Department, to media, government and industry officials and the public regarding road safety matters.

In addition, it is responsible for the development and administration of highway safety programs, driver licenses, carrier, vehicle registration and highway scales, and participates in national and international development and administration highway safety and commercial vehicle administrative programs.

Duties include:

Managing and supervising Divisional staff, conducting management meetings, conducting performance management and development meetings, setting goals, objectives and schedules;
Preparing information for and advising the Minister and Deputy Minister; Preparing correspondence, press releases, memoranda for Treasury Board and Executive Council; Preparing background information for agendas for meetings, Executive Council and the Legislature, and reports, budgets, legislation and regulations.
Reviewing, planning and formulating programs, including identifying problems and initiating of program change in existing programs, and approving implementation strategies.
Participating in provincial, national and international committees, both as a member and as a chair.
Representing Canada on Drivers and Vehicles issues through the Canada/US Consultative Mechanism established by External Affairs and US Department of Transportation (DOT).
Proposing and establishing strategies for policy position, particularly as the issues affect small jurisdictions.
Preparing and presenting papers to safety groups, associations, transportation industry, safety or program agendarelated items;
Serving as Legislative Coordinator for the Department and managing the Legislative development process for the Department.
Coordinating and developing annual Departmental legislative work plan for submission to the Legislative Review Committee.
Preparing Legislative proposals for consideration of Minister and Deputy Minister.
Participating in the Deputy Minister/Director's departmental management team, reviewing, identifying and directing department programs.
Assisting in setting policy and coordinating department initiatives.
Initiating new concepts in Divisional Management procedures, directed at providing increased efficient client services.
Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a relevant university degree from a recognized university plus extensive experience and highlevel managerial skills in a regulatory environment;
Course work and/or additional training related to the field of highway safety operations is an asset
Must have extensive knowledge in the area of program, policy and legislative development, implementation, and evaluation processes.
Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
Must have leadership experience in the promotion and development of new programs and initiatives for various road safety programs, licensing of drivers, and registering of vehicles;
Requires excellent leadership and collaborative skills with an ability to plan and think strategically;
Must have proven organizational skills, and welldeveloped skills in the areas of problem solving, decision making, oral and written communication and interpersonal relations;
Must have considerable experience related to supervision of staff, including conflict resolution, performance evaluations, and staff development and training;
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and an acceptable driving record;
Must be proficient in applicable c