The Transportation Services Division of the City of Toronto plans, constructs and manages the transportation infrastructure within the public right-of-way, including the public realm, sidewalks and roads, with a vision to provide a safe, efficient and effective transportation system that serves our residents, businesses and visitors in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner. The Division’s Street Permits Section implements strategies, policies, and procedures related to the delivery of right-of-way permitting, and parking permits.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or Planning, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable experience in project management leadership role delivering right-of-way projects, from inception through to implementation with minimal direction, while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.
- Considerable experience in developing and managing both operating and capital budgets in a leadership capacity to ensure completion of the unit’s work program in accordance with approved plans.
- Experience in transportation-related operations and right-of-way management issues such as parking, permits, and enforcement activities.
- Experience in Street Furniture Programs including, but is not exclusive of, managing street furniture vendor agreement(s) to ensure supply, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of street furniture elements are effectively managed.
- Experience in contract management and procurement related procedures and operations for a large-scale public organization including the development of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Request for Proposals, Low Value Quotes, Non-competitive procurement, vendor invoicing etc.
- Ability to lead change within a complex organization, and ability to manage diverse stakeholder needs and interests and build effective relationships within a unionized environment.
- Ability to navigate complex, multi-modal issues and conflicts, as well as devising solutions to maximize the safety and efficiency of the transportation environment.
- Ability to foster an organizational culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, transparency, accountability and trust while promoting a strong code of ethics and integrity to support public service excellence.
- Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
- Paid parental leave
