JOB TITLE:  Manager, Transportation Right of Way & Safety

DEPARTMENT:  Public Works & Engineering

POSTING NUMBER:  106431

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  35-hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre.

SALARY GRADE:  8

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $125,264.00 - $140,922.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:  $ 156,580.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  November 15, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  November 28, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

This role is responsible for leadership, management, planning and controlling of all activities within the Transportation Right of Way & Safety Groups supporting the Departmental Mission, Vision and Service Plan. The Manager, Transportation Right of Way & Safety, guides and defines strategies and frameworks that allow the municipality to make sound decisions about service delivery in the areas of Traffic Signals, Street lighting, Crossing Guards and Permits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • Defines the overall direction of the Group and the development of procedures and processes to meet departmental goals and objectives.
  • Applies technical knowledge to analyse requirements and defines high priority and critical issues.
  • Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and supports continuous improvement.
  • Review and approve final plans and contract specifications.

• STAFF MANAGEMENT
  • Manage, coach and provide guidance to promote effective employee relations, increase morale, encourage innovation, and promote productivity toward the successful accomplishment of the Service Plan goals and objectives.
  • Interview, recruit and hire staff to meet the Service Plan goals and objectives.
  • Undertake performance management process and annual review to monitor and establish staff goals and objectives through regular meetings to discuss individual performance.
• CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
  • Provide guidance, advice, counselling as required to resolve escalated customer concerns through effective investigation, mediation and conflict resolution.
  • Represent the department at internal and external meetings with various groups.
  • Prepare and present staff reports to City Council and committees.
  • Provide documentation and evidence to support City representatives in addressing damage and/or liability claims against the Corporation and represent the division at legislative hearings, as required.

• BUDGET MANAGEMENT
  • Prepare, and oversee the annual operating and capital budgets for various programs within the Group.
  • Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors while maintaining optimum cost-benefit relationships.
  • Use of effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.

• TEAMWORK, COLABORATION AND COOPERATION
  • • • Lead and manage projects and program initiatives.
      • Ability to foster engagement and contribute to the building of consensus to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives.
      • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
      • Build and maintain effective relationships with the public, including developers, consultants, citizen groups, and regional/provincial officials
      • Demonstrate corporate values at all times.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent industry experience with previous senior level municipal experience
• 5 years experience preferably in both public or unionized environment is an asset
• 3 years management experience; Ability to lead, coach, motivate and manage staff
• Thorough knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable Legislations is an asset
• Project Management experience and methodology is an asset
• Solid Customer Service and People Management skills; Interface with internal and external key stakeholders, government agencies, vendors and consultants
• Solid Negotiation skills to negotiate with key stakeholders, vendors and consultants to ensure optimal resources are in place to meet project and operational deliverables
• Solid Organizational skills; Detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize complex tasks with critical deadlines
• Solid Analytical skills for complex problem solving
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.  LI-AA

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above OR at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #106431 by November 28, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use. LI-AA

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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