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 that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier 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 Canada’s 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 full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid 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 day-to-day products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director, Capital Delivery TRN, this position is responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering services required to deliver the 10-year Transportation Capital Program for roads, bridges and transit facilities. Acts as the Region’s technical expert on transportation design and construction issues, managing capital construction projects for roads and bridges, including large individual or class environmental assessments. Ensures projects remain on schedule and on budget and maintains quality assurance for services provided by the project managers. Represents the Branch on corporate initiatives and leading teams in Branch process management and initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Participates in Branch planning and formulates strategic initiatives for service improvements.
- Assists in the overall direction of setting goals, objectives, developing policies and procedures for the Branch.
- Assists the Director in preparing, recommending, monitoring, and controlling the Branch budget; prepares the business unit annual budget, special project budgets, and work plans.
- Prepares 10-year capital plan project estimates for inclusion in Region’s budget and manages the implementation of the 10-year Transportation Capital Program.
- Administers budget for the Roads Engineering group and for construction of capital projects.
- Coordinates expenditure requirements in consultation with the Finance department.
- Prepares capital forecasts and reports.
- Manages and coordinates engineering services required to deliver the 10-year Transportation Capital Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet Departmental goals and program/service objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
- Minimum seven (7) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T experience) in all aspects of transportation systems, design, and construction (roads, bridges, transit facilities), capital financing experience as well as progressive managerial experience in a unionized environment, including a minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation, Standards, Acts and Regulations.
- Ability to demonstrate the Region’s leadership and corporate core competencies.
- Supervisory and human resource management skills, knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices and relevant employment legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a range of internal and external partners while focusing on fostering collaborative work relationships.
- Ability to negotiate/facilitate and present information to varied audiences in contentious situations.
- Strong report writing, research, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
- Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, and use of virtual platforms.
- Strong leadership to proactively engage in accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, committing to and taking action to contribute to a more accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
- Ability to work independently and with teams and with ability to manage competing priorities.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Ability to work outside regular hours, as required.
