Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation)

Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation) - Municipality of North Cowichan
(Full Time)
The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.
We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Senior Manager, Engineering. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and are ready to join one of British Columbia’s most inclusive and environmentally-conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!
The Engineering Department is responsible for the Municipality’s extensive infrastructure networks including: three water treatment and distribution systems (240 km of pipes, 5 dams, 7 pump stations, 16 reservoirs, 10,000 connections); four sanitary collection and treatment systems (150 km of pipes, 14 pump stations, 4 wastewater treatment plants); an extensive road and active transportation network (300 km of roads, 7 bridges, 136 km of sidewalk, 63 km of bicycle facilities, 2 traffic signals, and 12 roundabouts) as well as an extensive drainage and flood protection network (160 km of pipes, 4 km of dikes, 5 flood pump stations).
Reporting to the Director, Engineering this position provides senior leadership and supports the day-to-day management of the engineering team. The engineering team is comprised of a Utilities Group (Water, Sanitary and Drainage) and a Transportation Group (Roads and Active Transportation). The Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation) liaises closely and works collaboratively with the Operations Department, the Environmental Services team, the Planning and Building Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Subdivision Group, and other senior leaders. The Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation) supports the Director, Engineering in long-term planning for the department, and works collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Engineering (Utilities) to coordinate project planning and execution. The position is also responsible for implementing the Municipality’s strategic priorities and goals, including preparing and making global decisions related to the Engineering Department capital and operating budgets and asset management.
This position performs professional Engineering work for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Municipality encompassing all modes of transport. This position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of new and replacement vehicle and active transportation infrastructure and assists with the development and maintenance of the capital program and asset management plan. This position also manages, develops, reviews, assesses, and monitors traffic management and transportation planning projects, work plans and programs. As and when required, retains and manages engineering consultants to support the numerous projects that the department is involved in. Provides instruction and leads a team of traffic technicians/assistants. Performs related work as required.
This position may be called upon to prepare for and attend regular Council and/or Committee of the Whole meetings when required, attend routine senior leadership meetings, represent the Municipality at Regional functions, and liaise with neighboring local governments (City of Duncan), First Nations, and other government agencies (BC Ferries, BC Transit, MoTI, School District). Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time at the direction of the Director, Engineering.
As the preferred candidate, the incumbent must be a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent, be a full member in good standing with EGBC, and possess 10+ years of experience as a transportation engineer, with at least three years of progressive experience in senior engineering positions, preferably in a local government environment.
The successful candidate will also possess experience in the following key areas:

• Demonstrable innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of traffic operations and modelling at the intersection level using Synchro/SimTraffic software considered as asset;
• Knowledge of planning and design of drainage systems related to transportation infrastructure;
• Superior communication skills, including outstanding oral presentation and report-writing skills, in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, senior management, Council and members of the public;
• Communication and consultation skills:
• Development of signal timing plans for full signals and pedestrian activated flashers;
• Demonstrable ability to manage engineering and project team staff in a unionized environment;
• Public communications and engagement including consultation with First Nations.
• Planning and design of transportation, active transportation, and related infrastructure;
• Strong project management and budget management skills;
• Understanding of MoTI and TAC standards and guidelines;
• Understanding VISUM modelling considered an asset;
• The ability to deal effectively with the general public and development community;
• Development of transportation terms of reference for development projects of all sizes;
• Knowledge of safety assessments and use of countermeasures;
• Technical skills:
• Understanding and implementation transportation demand management strategies;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs;

You will also possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.
In return for your valued contributions, you can expect a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work with an outstanding team. This position is excluded from union membership.
To Apply
Visit the Municipality of North Cowichan Career Portal at www.northcowichan.ca/jobs to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept resumes via email or hard copy.
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Organization: Municipality of North Cowichan
Location: Duncan, BC
Region: South Vancouver Island
Professional Category(s): Engineering, Transportation Services
Posted: March 24, 2023, 1:12 pm
Expires: April 24, 2023, 4:30 pm
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more