The City of Nanaimo is a rapidly growing community with a population of approximately 86,000.  Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, we are centrally located, about 1½ hours from Victoria and 2 hours from Vancouver by ferry.  With affordable housing, a university and well-developed parks, recreational, cultural and social amenities, Nanaimo is truly an extraordinary place to live.

Manager, Roads and Traffic Services
(Competition 15-109)

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a Manager, Roads & Traffic Services.  Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Public Works, the Manager, Roads & Traffic Services plans, manages and controls the Road Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Program and operations and maintenance of all roads infrastructure including road surfaces, rights-of-way, traffic signals, traffic markings and signage. The incumbent coordinates work with other agencies and City departments, negotiates and manages service and equipment contracts, and ensures services are delivered in accordance with infrastructure requirements, City policy and environmental and safety legislation.  The incumbent works under general direction and exercises considerable independent judgment and action in all aspects of the work.  Complex matters or major policy issues are discussed with the Director and work is evaluated in terms of achieving objectives and quality of services rendered to clients.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or diploma from an accredited technical institute in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  A minimum of five (5) years’ of related experience in traffic control and the construction, maintenance and repair of road infrastructure at a municipal level including experience in managing a sizeable staff is required.  Applicants must be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC or with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC.  Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required along with a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

This is an Excluded position and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package is included.