Job Description

About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Transit team as a Transit Operations Coordinator.




Reporting to the Supervisor, Transit Operations, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day transit operation duties, service scheduling and monitoring, and implementation of transit technologies. The position coordinates the applications of new processes in the day-to-day transit operations to ensure delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient scheduled services to customers.



The work requires the development of a thorough knowledge of public transportation planning and operations, service delivery in conventional transit, and knowledge of project management and information systems. But most importantly, the Coordinator must have an advanced skill set in the use of technology and software applications, and be adept at applying these skills in a manner that can capably support the systems that form the heart of the transit operation.



The Coordinator will take on a wide variety of duties as can be expected in a medium-sized transit operation - duties that include schedule development, research, analysis, problem-solving, and system modification. The duties will also take you out of the office to review real-time operation, identify and react to route disruptions (detours, construction, etc.), and prepare new areas for service. Applicants should enjoy working in a fast paced and constantly changing environment; have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to quality customer service.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience, or a 2-year Diploma in a related field and a minimum of four years of related experience. Thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Experience in Hastus scheduling software, GTFS databases, mapping programs (i.e. ArcGIS), GIS/AVL, and Intelligent Transportation Systems is highly desired.

Hours of Work

We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).

Compensation

The salary ranges from $74,544 - $ 91,747 per annum, including a comprehensive benefits package with a Flexible Spending Account and Pension Plan.

Application Information

Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level. Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.


The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.


We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Metis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.