Manager - Transportation Planning - Victoria, Canada - City of Victoria

City of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition #24/67

Internal/External Posting

Closing date:
April 09, 2024

Manager - Transportation Planning (Regular Full Time):

Engineering & Public Works Department

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Manager, Transportation Planning is responsible for the management of the Transportation Planning Division.

This includes assigning and reviewing work related to developing and implementing new transportation policies, long term mobility plans, supporting the land development process by setting frontage and parking requirements, and advising on strategic stakeholder engagement and communications related to transportation programs.

The Manager, Transportation Planning will work with other Transportation division managers to coordinate capital investments, develop integrated service delivery plans, and problem-solve in a collaborative manner.

The Manager, Transportation Planning will manage multiple cross-departmental engineering support programs such as the development of management systems, strategic and long-term planning, shared services, capacity building, and project management capabilities.

In addition to supporting staff, it is expected that the position provides guidance on determining priority of divisional work plans and technical oversight to staff to ensure policies and programs are successful and aligned with City bylaws, council direction, the Official Community Plan and department strategic plans.

Major Accountabilities:

Manage services and programs for the City, including community transportation planning, land development reviews, and longrange transportation planning that supports the City's policies, goals and objectives.
Provide technical advice, recommendations, bylaws and report to senior management, Council and various Advisory Committees.
Supervise staff in their section, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure their team performs efficiently and is accountable for implementing performance management and review processes.
Represent the City through interdepartmental liaison and with external organizations, government agencies and the public; engage with relevant community and corporate stakeholders in the Capital Regional District and across other municipalities.
Oversee and deliver sustainable mobility management programs, including master plan development, master development agreements, annual budgets, program delivery, new mobility and bike share, transportation demand management, transit and active transportation planning, capital project delivery and on and offstreet parking policy.
Work collaboratively with other City departments to support the project and program delivery, providing leadership on meeting project requirements for integration with the City road Right of Way.
Collaborate with Engagement department staff on developing and implementing communication plans related to transportation policies and programs. Represent the City with media when appropriate.
Provide leadership and direction to the division, with specific responsibilities including hiring, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, providing coaching and mentorship, facilitating training and development, and performance management.
Contribute to the operational direction of the division, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures that direct the work of division staff in the successful execution of policies and programs.
Develop, modernize, and implement division policies and guidelines that ensure ongoing compliance with quality management standards.
Prepare and deliver presentations to City Council and advisory committees that relate to transportation planning and the delivery of mobility services.
Establish and manage division operating and capital budgets, including development and reporting on division metrics, administration of project accounts and identification of financial risks.
Other related activities as required.

Qualifications:

Degree in Civil Engineering (Applied Science), Planning, or related field. A Masters of Engineering, Planning, or additional related education is considered an asset.
Registered as a Professional Engineer, P. Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or a Professional Planner, RPP with the Canadian Institute of Planners
8 years of progressive supervisory and management experience in transportation planning, sustainability planning, or a related field. Experience in municipal government and leading changemanagement initiatives is considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in transportation planning, parking policy, and relevant Regulations and Bylaws.
Project management skills and ability to organize effectively and meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues in the best interest