Hybrid Director, Transportation

at City of Hamilton, Ohio

• Job title: Director, Transportation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: CA$164,700 - CA$205,875 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hamilton, Canada

About the role

• Director of Transportation providing strategic leadership for Hamilton's transportation network. Responsible for the operation and management of a safe and efficient transportation system within the city.

Responsibilities

• The Director, Transportation provides strategic leadership to a multi-functional team engaged in the delivery of a safe and efficient transportation network for Hamilton.
• The Director is accountable for the operation, control, and management of the entire transportation network within the City of Hamilton.
• Provides advice and champions the long-term strategies, principles, and direction approved by City Council for managing the transportation network.
• Monitors operational and capital activities, develops guidance, and provides advice as it relates to the operation of the municipal transportation network and right of way.
• Acts as a key stakeholder relative to long-range strategic planning that ensures the sustainability of transportation programs and services.
• Uses a “best practices” approach to develop and deliver quality services.
• Establishes and achieves departmental goals and objectives.
• Creates a workplace culture that demonstrates corporate values and specifically prioritizes people and performance; supporting continuous improvement to achieve service excellence through employee engagement, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Responsible for the development and management of the Transportation Quality Management System.
• Chairs and leads internal coordinating committees (iTag and PMC) and external committees (MTO Liaison).
• Develops studies, procedures and programs as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of engineering principles, practices and theories normally acquired through the completion of a University Degree in Engineering or engineering related discipline with specialty in Civil or Transportation Engineering with extensive senior management experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Licensed with the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a practicing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Progressively responsible experience in the application of engineering theories, practices and trends to manage large contracts and projects, including reviewing, approving and implementing work plans and project budgets as it relates to transportation.
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for long term visioning and big-picture thinking.
• Ability to articulate a vision to lead and inspire others.
• Demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, team advocacy, staff delegation, empowerment, staff development and results orientation.
• Demonstrated experience to effectively manage a large multi-disciplinary team of technical and professional staff, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated financial management skills in developing, implementing and monitoring operational and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services.
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives and projects that shape culture and enhance service delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of all Federal, Provincial, and Municipal regulations and standards related to the design, development, and provision of major projects including the Municipal Act, Environmental Assessments Act, Planning Act; Public Vehicles Act; Highway Traffic Act; Construction Lien Act; City policies and by-laws
• Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff, management, elected officials and the public and demonstrated facilitation skills in order to build consensus.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining process.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications.