PROGRAM MANAGER TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Job ID: 50295

Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section: City Planning, CP Transportation Planning

Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Steet West, Toronto, M5H 2N1

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (24 Months)

Salary: $122,305.00-$163,639.00, TM0669 and Wage Grade 8

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week 

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1 

Posting Period: 04-Oct-2024 to 18-Oct-2024 

As part of the City of Toronto's City Planning team and reporting to the Director of Transportation Planning, the Program Manager of the Transit Implementation Unit will lead a multidisciplinary team to advance the mission of the City Planning Division, leading the resolution of complex issues related to the planning and implementation of Metrolinx and City-led GO, SmartTrack and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects and provincially-led Transit Oriented Communities proposals.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing and coordinating the approval of complex planning issues, applications and studies and making recommendations to senior management, the Transit Expansion Office, City Council, Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario related to transit infrastructure and Transit Oriented Communities proposals.
• Providing City Planning Division input to the Transit Expansion Office on the development of Provincial procurement document related to transit projects and Transit Oriented Communities proposals.
• Identifying, assessing and contributing to the resolution of transit and Transit Oriented Communities project planning and design issues
• Assisting the Transit Expansion Office, Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario in engaging the public and other stakeholders in the planning process, and representing the City's/Division's interests to Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario, and in a variety of public forums as a champion of City building initiatives
• Developing and negotiating creative solutions to complex planning challenges in collaboration with others
• Negotiating and developing agreements in a complex environment of multiple stakeholders
• Supervising the review of applications for Site Plan approval for transit stations and related at-grade infrastructure as well as mixed-use Transit Oriented Communities developments
• Establishing, maintaining and nurturing linkages within the Transportation Planning section to ensure effective operation of the matrix management system within the section
• Building relationships with other Divisions that are aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities
• Preparing Council reports, strategies and responses, and liaising with City Councillors on sensitive and strategic issues
• Representing Transportation Planning at Community Councils, Council Committees and meetings with community groups, citizens, elected officials and management of other Divisions
• Maintaining familiarity with advances and best practices in the professional planning field to provide strategic advice to the Division and City Council
• Serving as an expert witness before administrative tribunals such as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on complex planning issues
• Developing the unit's work plan and managing Divisional transit and transportation planning projects, including retention of consultants and management of budgets
• Managing staff to provide innovative, integrated, pragmatic and consistent solutions to complex planning challenges involving multiple stakeholders, to achieve the City's planning and development objectives
• Coaching, motivating and providing leadership for staff to achieve high quality, innovative transportation planning service with harmonious employee/labour relations and effective time management among a team of professional staff
• Managing and training assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encouraging innovation in others
• Supervising the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work
• Developing, recommending and administering the budget for the unit, and ensuring that the unit's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Interpreting, implementing and amending the City's Official Plan and the City's Zoning By­ laws, providing a regulatory framework for the physical development of the City
• Acting for the Director as required

Key Qualifications

1. University degree in planning or transportation planning/engineering or in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in a leadership role delivering complex planning assignments from inception through to implementation with minimal direction while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.
3. Considerable experience motivating, leading and supervising a team of professional staff to contribute to the work of the management team.
4. Membership in the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Canadian Institute of Planners or other relevant professional organizations would be considered an asset.
5. Highly developed skills in building and maintaining partnerships both internally and externally while balancing a range of stakeholder interests in complex political environments.
6. Ability to lead and implement change to support unit and divisional business objectives.
7. Highly developed skills in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution with the ability to influence appropriate stakeholders in a professional and ethical manner.
8. Superior written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including community representatives, senior City staff, elected officials and staff at all levels of the organization, through the delivery of presentations and preparation of clear and concise reports.
9. Highly developed human relations, interpersonal, analytical and conflict resolution skills; and the ability to develop solid internal and external relationships.
10. Sound knowledge of legislative and contractual obligations; for example, Planning Act, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process, Development Review Processes, Provincial Policies and Legislation related to land use planning, transportation planning, and the Official Plan, as well as current regulations and evolving policy trends in the City, and related corporate policies.
11. Ability to work effectively with senior management, colleagues, line managers and direct service staff in identifying and meeting the objectives and needs of City Planning Division.
12. Familiarity with government legislation in the area of occupational health and safety, collective agreements and related employee and labour legislation.

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