Senior Project Manager, Rapid Transit
Senior Project Manager, Rapid Transit
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
- Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employerpaid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Ensures Department needs are addressed on all project components including traffic safety transit operations traffic management transit management systems intelligent transportation systems transit facilities road maintenance and traffic design.
Coordinates on behalf of the Region with YRRTC Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario for the delivery of rapid transit capital projects.
Manages large and complex projects including Class Environmental Assessments design construction and commissioning to ensure compliance with the corporations requirements timing and budget.
Manages and coordinates multidisciplinary commissioning team to ensure infrastructure delivered to the Region is acceptable prior to inservice operation.
Works with the province Metrolinx Infrastructure Ontario and YRRTC to manage and coordinate completion of all items on the noncritical deficiency list between the Region and private sector partner for noncritical items.
Manages and coordinates the warranties associated with all project infrastructures to ensure any necessary repairs are completed and funded by the appropriate party.
Coordinates the capital works with those of local municipalities surrounding Regions YRRTC TTC Metrolinx senior levels of government and the private sector.
Participates in overall direction setting goals objectives policies and procedures for rapid transit projects.
Prepares and reviews detailed estimates of rapid transit project costs and assists with capital forecasts and reports.
Ensures the Regions interests are protected in contracts and arrangements with private and public sector parties.
Identifies and manages the implementation of process improvements for the rapid transit projects.
Supervises staff including recruitment selection hiring scheduling assigning work determining training and development needs coaching and mentoring conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements Regional policies and practices.
Coordinates with the province Metrolinx Infrastructure Ontario and YRRTC staff to provide public information with respect to rapid transit projects being implemented in York Region.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet Departmental goals and program/service objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil Engineering or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five (5) years experience demonstrating significant success in leading and managing large transportation projects and minimum of two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.
Ability to travel to various offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner as required.
Demonstrated experience in successfully participating in complex partnership arrangements at senior levels with consortiums consultants private sector organizations and other delivery partners.
Demonstrated management experience leading a technical team including financial management business and financial planning contract and consultant management.
Demonstrated experience in participating in multidisciplinary and multi jurisdictional teams.
Thorough knowledge of road traffic and transit construction techniques.
Familiarity with transportation planning principles concepts practices methods and legislation within the GTA context and roles of different levels of government.
Demonstrated knowledge of transportation and environmental science traffic engineering traffic safety transit operations transit management systems roads planning and design standards.
Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership and corporate core competencies.
Supervisory and human resource management skills knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation and labour relations principles and practices.
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and use of virtual platforms.
Ability to work outside regular hours as required.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
