Transportation Specialist – Environmental Assessments and Studies – Region of Peel

Job Title: Transportation Specialist – Environmental Assessments and Studies

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Description: Transportation Specialist – Environmental Assessments and StudiesPublic Works – TransportationContract Full-Time; 24 MonthsPay Band: $76,054 – $95,068 per annum.Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, BramptonHours of Work: 35 hours/weekAre you passionate about shaping the future of transportation while balancing sustainability and community needs? The Transportation Specialist Environmental Assessments and Studies plays a pivotal role in conducting studies, planning process and delivering preliminary road design that align with the Region’s multi-modal approach to transportation planning. This includes coordinating studies and prioritizing road design standards, safety, active transportation, transit, and goods movement, while also integrating feedback from public and agencies and internal key stakeholders like Transportation Design & Construction, Operations, Planning, Peel Health and Water/Wastewater teams.In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise, support and guidance to Senior Staff and Project Managers, ensuring Environmental Assessments (EA) and transportation studies and planning processes reflect the Region’s interests. You’ll review and coordinate comments on EA, design, and construction submissions from municipalities, partners, and consultants, producing functional designs that consider innovative intersection and active transportation alternatives. Your conceptual level designs will identify constraints, opportunities, and cost implications for projects, laying the groundwork for strategic budget planning and scope of work development for the detailed design stage. You will lead technical components of the Complete Corridor Studies and EAs to support the Project Managers including data collection and review, coordination of comments, public and agency consultation.Collaboration and communication are at the heart of this position, as you’ll attend stakeholder meetings, present to public forums, councils, and Technical Advisory Committees, and, when required, represent the Region’s interests to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), council, and developers. If you’re ready to influence the future of regional transportation and ensure sustainable and efficient design, this role is for you.What you will do in this role:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to management and Project Managers for the successful delivery of Complete Corridor Studies and Environmental Assessments for transportation infrastructure.
• Develop conceptual and preliminary road design drawings for Environmental Assessments (EA) and other capital projects within Regional Right-of-Ways.
• Review and approve engineering plans submitted by external consultants, ensuring alignment with regional standards and procedures, while proposing alternative designs to address conflicts with current or future infrastructure.
• Review functional designs and site plan applications, incorporating multiple intersection and active transportation alternatives to safeguard and promote the Region’s interests for future use.
• Review and collaborate with the consultants and internal/external key stakeholders for conceptual designs, studies and Environmental Assessment projects, including raw survey data, design criteria, Right-of-Way plans, plan and profile drawings, cross-sections, and cost estimates, while coordinating project details.
• Represent the Region in project and agency/liaison meetings, conducting research and contributing to special studies as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies, such as MTO, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, and utility companies, to coordinate designs, resolve conflicts, and align schedules to support Complete Corridor studies and Environmental Assessments.
• Develop, review and implement public consultation and indigenous consultation strategies.
• Provide guidance and expert advice to the Program Manager and Project Managers to enhance and refine the study processes and scope
• Consolidate departmental feedback on Environmental Assessments conducted by local municipalities within the Region of Peel.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, preparing and delivering presentations for public forums, stakeholders, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and members of Council.
• Work with internal departments to integrate land use, active transportation, goods movement, and public health considerations into preliminary road cross-section designs.
• Using existing Regional and area municipal data, identify constraints, opportunities, and scopes of work, support RFP development, estimate project costs, and coordinate additional planned works for improved efficiency and synergy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What the role requires:

• Civil Engineering degree or diploma or equivalent education with background in environment and transportation
• Certified Engineering Technologist designation (CET) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists (OACETT) or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in transportation planning and design of roads.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience related to transportation planning and design and the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
• Demonstrated innovation in road design, strong judgement, tact and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of the Class Environmental Assessment process for road projects, design standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project.
• knowledge of MicroStation/CADD platform, Bentley InRoads, GIS. Experienced in explaining technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G Drivers Licence.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health.
• Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue vacation monthly; 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you’ll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.It’s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we’re compliant with all regulations and policies.Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit .If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.About UsPeel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.Recognized by Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won’t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contactPlease be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

Company Name: Region of Peel

Salary: $76054 – 95068 per year

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