DEPARTMENT:     Engineering Services     STATUS:     Full-Time
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One     UNION:     Exempt
HOURS OF WORK:     37.5 hours per week     SALARY:     116,931 to $128,867 annually

The City of New Westminster recently adopted a new transportation plan and is seeking a qualified Transportation Manager to implement the plan’s initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Transportation Manager is responsible for the implementation of effective municipal transportation systems; coordinating traffic operational and safety design work including the functional design of road infrastructure; traffic and parking management programs; the development of road safety and neighborhood traffic calming improvements. Managing and leading staff in the implementation of transportation initiatives, the incumbent is responsible for conducting technical analysis and design; implementing capital projects; operational improvements; road safety audits; signal warrants and optimization programs. This position requires extensive contact within the community and with various internal/external stakeholders, therefore, the ability to communicate effectively is critical in this role.

If you are looking to become an integral member of a dedicated and energetic management team, possess a solid understanding of municipal engineering principles, and are committed to excellent customer service, this is the position for you.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a University degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering plus a minimum of five years of municipal related engineering experience at a supervisory level or higher, in the field of transportation/traffic operations and design, with strong knowledge of municipal development of transportation facilities. An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as acceptable to the employer may be considered.
Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGBC.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in transportations planning, traffic engineering and functional road and signal design.
Considerable knowledge of the multi-model transportation networks in an urban environment with a particular emphasis on pedestrian, cycling and public transit is required.
Knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques of civil engineering and administration.
Knowledge of municipal strategies and relevant policies, bylaws, procedures and legislation.
Knowledge of strategic planning, program evaluation, and public and scientific survey methodologies.
Ability to demonstrate planning and coordination skills to ensure developments are appropriately integrated into existing and planned transportation networks.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and various transportation forecasting and traffic simulation, and signal optimization models would be an asset.
Excellent leadership and communication skills and is able to establish a results-oriented culture coupled with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to problem solve and to make decisions on a variety of technical engineering problems and matters.
Ability to research and analyze data and interpret, apply and enforce regulations and standards.
Valid BC Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.
A commitment to excellent customer service, continuous improvement and life-long learning.