Open Date
Mar 31 2023 - 04:44:00 PM
Close Date
Apr 11 2023 - 11:59:00 PM


Position Title
Urban Transportation and Smart Mobility Coordinator
Posting Type
Full-time


Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Permanent


Department Group
Transportation Services
Hours per Week
35


Department
Planning & Development
Openings
1


Education
College Diploma
Experience
5 years




Salary Range
$57,694 - $72,072 per annum (Band D)

Description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let\xe2\x80\x99s grow together.

Urban Transportation and Smart Mobility Coordinator

Who We Are In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to almost 200,000 by 2031. Whitby\xe2\x80\x99s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby\xe2\x80\x99s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let\xe2\x80\x99s grow together. What You Will Get To Do The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town\xe2\x80\x99s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and members of the public. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Urban Transportation and Smart Mobility Coordinator will perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

• participate in the research and evaluation of new/emerging technologies;
• assist the Development and Infrastructure Engineering groups plan for and integrate emerging technologies and transit supportive principles;
• participate in the feasibility studies/pilot projects in to new technologies;
• participate in the evaluation of existing and future transportation infrastructure by conducting specialized field studies, traffic data collection and analysis;
• respond to transportation related inquiries and complaints;
• participate in the administration of changes to the municipal traffic by-law and its schedules;
• review on-going municipal traffic operations through field inspections and provide technical recommendations to improve traffic control systems;
• provide direction to the Traffic Summer Student and review their work as applicable;
• review and provide preliminary comments on development applications, traffic control planning, signage, and technical reports;
• prepare draft memorandums, reports and by-law recommendations for submission to internal and external stakeholders;
• participate in Public Information Centres, Municipal/Regional Committees, and other meetings as required; and,
• other related duties as may be assigned.

Who You Are Our Transportation Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented individual. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with others. You\xe2\x80\x99re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, research options, evaluate them using your technical, numerical and analytics skills and make recommendations. What You Bring To Our Team As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• a three (3) year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation Engineering Technology
• a minimum of five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 of experience, preferably in a municipal engineering environment;
• a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT);
• knowledge of new/emerging technologies in Transportation including micro transit, connected and autonomous vehicles;
• an intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and Outlook);
• working knowledge of traffic/transportation engineering related software (e.g. Synchro);
• a good understanding of the municipal planning process, relevant engineering standards, field related resource materials (ITE, HCM, OTM and TAC manuals);
• a thorough knowledge of traffic operations, pedestrian and cyclist safety and application of provincial and municipal policies and regulations;
• a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence (minimum Class \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d) maintained in good standing with access to a personal vehicle.

What We Offer You

• $57,694 - $72,072 per annum (Band D)
• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For your safety and the safety of others, if offered a role with the Town you will be required to demonstrate in writing, from an Ontario Ministry of Health authorized site, that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of your hire date. Vaccination requirements are subject to bona fide medical and/or human rights exemptions. Any request for an exemption will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as per our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, and would be subject to the Town\xe2\x80\x99s accommodation process.
Union Affiliation: CUPE Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday \xe2\x80\x93 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Application Instructions: Internal candidates can apply by submitting their internal application to Human Resources electronically at hr@whitby.ca or, alternatively, via this online application tool.

Location: Whitby, ON