Specialist, Public Programs Jobs

Specialist, Public Programs

Public Works, Transportation

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $86,443 - $108,052 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

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

Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

The Specialist, Public Programs works collaboratively with both the public and private sectors to improve mobility and establish sustainable transportation options of travel demand, promoting environmental, health and financial gains of using sustainable modes of transportation through the implementation of programs, policies, and processes.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Key representative in handling the current demands of the group and in Transportation Demand Management
• Monitors programs, which include data collection on activities of TMAs (Smart Commute Mississauga, Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon, and Smart Commute Pearson Airport Area)
• Provides direction and allocates work to administrative staff, contract staff, and co-op students
• Provides expert guidance and advice to management and staff in public-facing related programs in Peel Region
• Responsible for special type projects that require a high level of staff representation and responsibility
• Negotiation and estimating legal contracts with Metrolinx TMA annual contracts
• Participant in the majority of the special type projects, perform mentoring type duties with Sustainable Transportation staff and become a liaison between the group and other teams
• Update and ongoing development of Community Based Social Marketing program and software
• Leads projects in conjunction with the Transportation Demand Management and Sustainable Transportation groups (including research and development type, quality control and providing guidance and advice on Regional standards and procedures to NGOs)
• Independently leads meetings and projects which require politically sensitive matters and have increased financial responsibility
• Development of Policies and Procedures
• Updates Legal Agreements (Metrolinx and three TMAs)
• Update TMA Custom Programs and monitor financial requests

What The Role Requires

• A minimum of 5 years experience in transportation planning and transportation demand management
• University degree or diploma in Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Business/Marketing, and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in planning, marketing/promotion or environmental studies
• Experience with project planning, budget preparation and financial management
• Knowledge and understanding of Provincial, GTHA, Regional and local municipal transportation issues
• Knowledge in developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner within a collaborative multidisciplinary team setting
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Strong written and oral communication, presentation, project management and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed negotiating, planning and project management skills

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

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

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 Dr., 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.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

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.