Manager Transportation

Position Purpose

The Manager of Transportation is a professional leadership role responsible for regional transportation services, reporting to the Senior Manager of Regional Planning. This position will lead the planning, development and implementation of regional transportation programs and initiatives that support the CRD's goal of providing residents with convenient, green, and affordable multi-modal transportation options. The role will also be responsible for the management of regional trails, including strategic and capital project planning, asset management and the oversight of operations and management. 

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provides senior level expertise and leadership in the development and implementation of strategic transportation plans and processes, including the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), aligning with the CRD’s goals of sustainability, mobility, and regional growth.
• Leads the design and development of new transportation programs, policies, and initiatives. Applies subject matter expertise and best practice to create innovative solutions and enhance transportation services.
• Uses diplomacy and strong communication, presentation and relationships building skills to create and maintain collaboration with senior external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT), BC Transit, and local municipalities.
• Oversee the management of the regional trail network, including regional trail planning, policy development, and infrastructure and land tenure management. Guides capital planning and ensures the effective operation and maintenance of regional trails.
• Develops, prioritizes and manages transportation projects, including funding applications, consultant and contractor oversight, budgeting, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Uses leadership, coaching and management skills to create a highly engaged team of professional and technical staff to ensure division goals and objectives are achieved. 
• Support ongoing staff development to ensure that the team remains responsive to current transportation challenges while preparing for future needs.
• Provide verbal and written advice to senior management, Board Committees, and the CRD Board on key transportation issues, policies, and initiatives. Lead the preparation of detailed reports and presentations that inform decision-making and strategy.
• Perform other related duties as required, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the CRD's transportation initiatives.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

Certifications

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in transportation planning and project management. 
• Significant experience in collaborative teambuilding particularly in cross jurisdictional settings.
• Excellent project management skills. Ability to plan, organize and deliver multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and ensure successful implementation (on time and on budget). Ability to hire, administer, monitor and address the operations and performance of contractors and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and manage political issues and handle sensitive and confidential situations involving the exercise of tact, discretion, and judgement.
• Ability to quickly write concise and well-written reports, plans and policy consistent with corporate formats.
• Experience and ability to build an interdisciplinary team, including the hiring, career development and retention of multiple staff.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including public speaking, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to prepare strategic and operational work plans, budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency in developing and maintaining mutually satisfactory internal and external relationships.
• Knowledge of provincial regulations, guidelines and trends relating to planning, transportation, transit, active transportation, and regional district service delivery.
• Ability to design, implement, facilitate and document consultation processes including surveys, meetings and workshops.
• Demonstrated partnering skills, including positively, proactively and effectively collaborating with elected officials, the public, staff, user groups and other stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative, financial and budgetary processes.
• Excellent organizational skills. Attention to detail. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to design, monitor and report on performance indicators.
• Proficiency and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and SharePoint.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service-oriented organization that makes a difference in our community.  They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future.  The following is a leadership summary for this position.

Professional/Individual Contributor Level 5 (P5)

Leaders at this level are generally recognized as experts in their field, having developed depth and breadth of expertise in multiple related disciplines.  They anticipate client needs and influence the development of innovative solutions, coordinating work outside their own area.   These leaders participate in the development of business strategy, and create innovative solutions that are consistent with organizational objectives.  They present highly complex ideas and influence others.  They provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to others, and develop and manage plans to solve the most complex problems, creating solutions that are both innovative and that meet organizational objectives.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position.  Click here for a complete definition of our Leadership Levels and Competencies.

Leadership Competencies