Job Description

City of Kitchener, ON17 days ago
Kitchener, Ontario
CA$74,334 - CA$92,918/Annually
Senior Level
temporary###

About the role

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. P roject management experience. E xperience 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



Why work at the City of Kitchener

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About

City of Kitchener, ON

Government Administration
1001-5000
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.