Transportation Coordinator – City of Victoria

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Job Description:Transportation CoordinatorCompetition Number: 24/259Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: December 17, 2024Closing Date: January 9, 2025, 4:30 PM PSTDepartment: Engineering & Public WorksPosting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)Salary: $ 50.45 per hour, Pay Grade 15Job Code: 4407Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1The City of Victoria is recruiting a Transportation Coordinator to coordinate mobility-focused planning, programming, implementation, and monitoring initiatives across the City of Victoria.Working closely with our team of Transportation Planners, our successful candidate will support development of transportation policy, processes, and programs with a focus on integrating sustainable mobility in current and future land use planning, street renewal, and curb management. Our successful applicant is a strong written and oral communicator, and will also assist in reviewing transportation aspects of development and building permits. Experience with parking policy and planning is an advantage.WORK FROM HOMEThe successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.FLEXThe successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.POSITION FUNCTIONManage and implement transportation engineering and planning programs, improvements, and initiatives.KEY DUTIESCoordinate and direct transportation engineering and planning programs, improvements, and initiativesProvide input and support to transportation infrastructure designs and private development frontage requirements.Technical analysis and assessment of transportation engineering and planning programs and initiatives. Support the development of departmental transportation management programs and assist in implementation. Evaluate transportation issues, complete analysis, concept plans and cost estimates.Research and prepare briefing notes, discussion documents, presentations and draft policies and standards with an ability to assess, interpret benefits and risks and make recommendations.Represent the department in an advisory, liaison and resources capacity to consultants, advisory groups, government agencies and community representatives and respond to enquiries from the public, outside agencies, and other departments in person, by phone, and in writing.Liaise with and provide policy and technical information and advice on transportation issues to staff, consultants, and outside agencies.Collaboration with internal and external teams and stakeholders in project planning, design, scope and quality and report regularly on project and program status, risks, and mitigation strategies.Co-ordinate, assign, review and participate in the work of approximately 1 FTE as part of an annual program. Make recommendations on employee selection, discipline, and development; provide training and input to performance appraisals.Perform related duties where required.INDEPENDENCEWork is generated by the departmental work program but also impacted by community issues and requests from Council and the public.Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor and team manager and at Section and Division meetings.New initiatives, major projects, overall work priorities, objectives and schedules are discussed with supervisor and team manager with recommendations.WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Effort:Normal.Mental Effort:Short periods of intense concentration while preparing and reviewing reports, presentations, issues papers and briefings plus analysing data and reviewing design drawings. (often)Managing and meeting multiple and competing tasks and deadlines. (often)Visual/Auditory Effort:Focus on detailed drawings, a variety of source data and VDT for short periods. (often)Work Environment:Office.Conduct site visits. (often)May be required to work irregular hours. (premium item)KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIESSelf-organize and prioritize work.Excel as part of a team, or independently.Understand and apply principles and methods of transportation planning and engineering.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to prepare and present complex policy and technical reports.Ability to analyse and interpret technical information, standards, policy, concepts, legislation, data, and engineering drawings.Establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships.Working level operation of current word processing, spreadsheet, and related engineering software.Represent the City to the public and outside agencies.Maintain accurate records.QUALIFICATIONSFormal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:University Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning or related field. (4 years)Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.Experience:4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.OTHER:May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at – only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.If you require assistance, please email us at .

Company Name: City of Victoria

Salary: $50.45 per hour

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