Job Description

Project Manager, Active Transportation

Job

S

tatus:

Temporary Full-Time

Pay & Grade:

$74,334 to $92,918 Annually

Grade/Band

8

Hours

of Work

35 Hours per week

Initial location:

Kitchener City Hall

Posting period:

August 28, 2025 to September 18, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Overview

We are seeking a passionate project manager capable of leading initiatives critical to planning and promoting active transportation within our community.

Responsibilities

Carry out project management responsibilities including collecting requirements, work plan preparation and execution, stakeholder management, community engagement, scheduling and budgeting for high profile active transportation projects. Lead, and participate in, various project teams to coordinate and assist with the delivery of active transportation projects including master planning and functional design for cycling, multi-use trail and accessible pedestrian facilities. Support the development and implementation of Kitchener's Cycling and Trails Master Plan and Complete Streets Guidelines. Provide functional guidance on implementing active transportation facilities through transportation master plans, environmental impact assessments, transportation corridor studies and development applications. Execute promotional / marketing of the benefits of active transportation through community based social marketing and community events. Work with public and private stakeholders to encourage transportation demand management measures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

3-year degree or diploma in a related field (i.e. Transportation Planning, Planning, Engineering, Project Management). Minimum 2 years of related experience in project management, community engagement, and/or transportation planning. Proven knowledge of transportation planning and/or engineering principles and practices; traffic studies; traffic impact analysis; roadway design, signing, and marking; traffic calming, and surveying. Demonstrated experience applying TAC, OTM, AODA and NACTO standards and guidelines to the planning and design of urban networks and streets. Proven knowledge of and ability to conduct research, policy development, major planning studies, impact analysis, cost/benefit and budget analysis, community engagement, and business case preparation. Project management experience. Experience with Microsoft Office products and Outlook. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department/

Division

Development Services, Transportation Services

Group:

CUPE 791

Competition Number

2025-315

Job Code:

0869

Number of positions

1

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