Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Transit Infrastructure Planning, this position is responsible for the planning, design, implementation and management of on-street transit infrastructure for the entire life cycle process. This role will also identify and review new transit infrastructure opportunities/improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages MiWay on-street transit infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Provides technical expertise and oversees the design and construction of new on-street transit infrastructure projects (e.g., on-street bus bays, queue jump lanes, enhanced shelters)
• Develops and implements maintenance practices and design standards for on-street transit infrastructure as per MiWay Infrastructure Growth Plan (MIGP) recommendations
• Creates and updates MiWay's 10-year capital on-street capital program while managing annual budgets as related to growth requirements, asset deficiencies and life cycle requirements as per the MIGP and MiWay's Asset Management Program
• Coordinates with internal City staff and external stakeholders to ensure permit applications for construction projects, as related to on-street transit infrastructure, are in compliance with existing agreements or develops new agreements
• Undertakes research on new and current technologies, methods and approaches to better meet customer service levels for on-street transit infrastructure, provides recommendations and implements approved changes
• Implements MiWay's infrastructure asset management plan for on-street transit infrastructure to ensure optimization of assets
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of construction management plans/detours Coordinates construction of on-street transit infrastructure projects with internal departments, contractors, supervisors, inspectors, as required
• Provides technical guidance and training to co-op students, provide quality assurance/quality control for field monitoring and site evaluation activities and assist with performance evaluation and hiring Responds to complaints and inquiries related to on-street transit infrastructure
• Proactively attends to all health and safety issues
• Liaise with internal City staff to ensure collaborative and effective use of City resources
• Respond to transit infrastructure related incidents, which may occur outside of regular operating hours
• Other duties as assigned
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary graduate from a recognized university with a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering program and a registered P. Eng. designation in good standing with the PEO (or eligibility), or
• Post-secondary graduate from a Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering Technology or related Applied Science Technology program with a C.E.T. designation in good standing with OACETT (or eligibility);
• 5-8 years of progressive municipal transit infrastructure planning, design and construction experience; Municipal transportation/transit asset management experience related to the implementation of asset management programs, including inventory maintenance, condition assessments and multi-year capital program development;
• Ability to effectively coordinate, direct or supervise on-street transit infrastructure projects;
• Strong computer skills/aptitude in Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Microstation (or AutoCAD), database management and transit specific applications (e.g., Hastus, iBus, Trapeze) would be beneficial;
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle residents, contractors, developers, utility companies, external agencies and other stakeholders;
• Demonstration of tact and diplomacy with the public and elected officials;
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills with the ability to determine an effective course of action that drives progression;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing tasks;
• A proven ability to lead meetings and discussions, prepare presentations, and represent the section, division or department at public meetings;
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills matched by strong attention to detail; Potential for field work and exposure to the elements;
• Ability to work flexible hours as required; and
• A current valid Class G driver's licence, possession of a clean driving record and have the ability to travel between various City sites.