Project Manager, Infrastructure Programming Transportation

Project Manager, Infrastructure Programming Transportation

Public Works - Transportation

Status: Contract Full Time - 16 Month duration

Salary Range: $96,785 - $ 120,979 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work mode: Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are: The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, storm-water infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It’s where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers.

What You Will Do In This Role

Reporting to the Program Manager of Infrastructure Programming, you will be part of a team that develops the Transportation component of the Regional 10 Year Capital Budget and Forecast. In addition, you will lead the technical/program planning updates to the Region’s Transportation Development Charge and define capital projects for the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department

• Liaising with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region as well as with external agencies, municipalities, developers and the public in relation to the development and ongoing review of Transportation’s 10 Year Capital Plan
• Leading and managing specialized studies/projects involving internal staff from different departments within the Region and external consultants
• Developing/updating maintenance/capital works agreements with Area and Neighbouring Municipalities
• Leading the coordination and development of the Transportation 10 Year Capital Plan
• Conducting presentations
• Leading the program updates to the Region’s Roads Development Charge
• Coordinating comments for the Transportation Division on easements, encroachments, and surplus land
• Managing and controlling project budget envelopes and coordinating budget redeployments
• Researching, evaluating and reporting on new initiatives

What The Role Requires

• Minimum of 5-year progressive experience in roads infrastructure and use of financial systems and CMMS or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of a degree/diploma in Civil Engineering, a Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of roads/transportation asset management as well as roads operations
• Knowledge of the Capital Budget and Development Charge process
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong financial acumen with experience controlling budgets, preparing cost estimates and expenditures for capital works projects

Skills/Abilities

• Polished communication skills both written and verbal
• Time management expert with ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collectively with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis 3 weeks per annum
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ONworksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

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

You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and legislation passed by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government. At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date. Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve. Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions. For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our News Release webpage.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected] .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel 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 position and your application will be removed from the competition.