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Home to over 850,000 people, Edmonton is Alberta’s top tourist destination and home to top-notch natural attractions that highlight and display the natural beauty of the region.  Edmonton’s river valley constitutes the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America.

Edmonton offers residents and visitors unique festivals, international conferences and special events throughout the year. The City hosts exciting sports events, entertaining music and film festivals, and celebrations of food and culture from around the world.    Edmonton is a cosmopolitan and multicultural diverse city which has the ability to attract international events on a regular basis with 2015’s focus on the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Municipal Government has a strong reputation in North America for creativity and innovation.  The City’s assets and innovations are endless including being a global leader in recycling and waste management. It is also positioned as a major urban centre of advanced technologies, health care and green energy.  The City’s shifting urban form and integrated transportation support each other and the use of public transit.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Branch Manager, ETS will be responsible for leading and managing Edmonton Transit Services (ETS).   The department oversees the operation of a transit (LRT and bus) and road system that Edmontonians and visitors rely on 24/7 to safely, efficiently and cost-effectively move around the City.  This world-class transportation system also attracts business, tourism and investment to the City.  In this critical role, he/she will be responsible overseeing over 2,300 employees and an annual operating budget of over $344 million.

As the successful candidate, you have over 10 years of experience in progressive leadership positions in complex organizations where transit (LRT and bus) experience is an asset. A collaborative leader, you will foster relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continued success and ongoing development of ETS’ goal to increase ridership and enable an active transportation culture.  A strategic leader who can give life to Council’s vision through their participation as part of the Department’s leadership team.