PROJECT LEAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Job ID: 61128
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Transportation Services, Capital Projects and Program
Work Location: Union Station, 61 Front Street West (Hybrid)
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 1 Temporary vacancy (12 months)
Salary: $87,800.00 - $116,745.00
Ideal Hiring Zone: $93,874 to $101,779 annually
Shift Information: Monday – Friday, 35 Hours Per Week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1 
Posting Period: 12-JAN-2026 to 26-JAN-2026

The Capital Projects & Program Unit in the Transportation Services Division is hiring a temporary (12 months) Project Lead. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team working on transformational capital projects involving the design of complete street infrastructure to support a dynamic and growing city.

Reporting to the Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Senior Engineer in the unit, the Project Lead will be responsible for supporting the planning, programming, and prioritization of capital transportation projects including but not limited to those identified in the division's Cycling Network Plan, Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, Missing Sidewalk Program, RapidTO Bus & Streetcar Priority Plan, and other feasibility studies and business case analyses as assigned.

The Project Lead will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on policy and program initiatives and, depending on individual skill sets, will provide CADD design, GIS analysis, traffic operations and/or demand modeling, or safety analysis support as needed. The Project Lead will understand the transportation justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion goals and priorities of the Transportation Services Division and infuse them into all work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the unit’s Program Managers on the planning, programming and prioritization of major multimodal complete street and other related transportation projects from feasibility to implementation.
• Conducts research and analysis on transportation-related topics considering legislative changes, developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, and best practices in other jurisdictions.
• Supports assigned projects and provides contract management, ensuring effective communication and high-quality outcomes to advance the Division's initiatives in a complex municipal environment.
• Prepares materials for briefings to senior management in the Transportation Services division and individual members of City Council, drafts staff reports and presentations for management review and submission to City Council and its Committees, and drafts correspondence for a variety of audiences.
• Contributes to planning and developing strategic initiatives for the Division.
• Supports responses on requests from elected officials, internal divisions, and the public, assessing feasibility within existing programs and resources.
• Supports the preparation of Request for Proposals/Request for Quotations and tender documents for project implementation.
• Acts as resource person for requests and inquiries related to Divisional activities.
• Establishes, maintains and develops relationships with other Units, Divisions, agencies, elected officials, and consultants to ensure effective partnerships.
• Embraces diversity and inclusion, fosters teamwork, and consistently contributes to a positive workplace culture.
• Manages assigned tasks, ensuring effective teamwork, communication and high standards of work quality to advance the Division's initiatives in a complex municipal environment.
• Prepares project plans, reports and status updates for the Manager and other senior staff.
• Reviews, produces and comments on draft materials. Negotiates and coordinates with both internal and external stakeholders on and outside of project technical advisory committees.
• Fosters and maintains effective working relationships and networking with inter-divisional departments, government agencies, elected officials, and consultants though consultation, resolution of conflicts, participation in public meetings etc.
• Keeps up-to-date on relevant research and coordinates with relevant divisional staff on project-related data and analysis.
• Represents the Division, as required, at meetings and at project-related community consultations.
• Participates in internal technical working groups and stakeholder engagement including other City divisions, agencies, community and interest groups, industry members, higher educational institutions, and other levels of government to ensure appropriate involvement and feedback at all stages of projects
• Embraces diversity and inclusion, fosters teamwork and consistently contributes to a positive workplace culture by demonstrating and promoting cooperation and collaboration, establishing, maintaining and strengthening constructive and respectful relationships, and building effective partnerships and strategic alliances
  
  

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in transportation planning, urban planning, urban design, civil engineering, landscape architecture, project management, or a discipline pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Experience supporting complex multi-disciplinary projects in transportation, public realm or infrastructure planning and/or design in a detail and deadline-oriented environment.
3. Experience managing multiple priorities with the ability to organize, prepare and carry out tasks to meet deadlines.
4. Experience in at least one of the following areas: public realm design and implementation; road infrastructure design; road safety; traffic engineering; traffic operations; data analysis and management; transportation policy and emerging technologies; or planning, programming, prioritization and coordination of capital projects and programs.
5. Strong problem solving and project coordination skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with technical matters and initiating creative solutions.
6. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization, and the ability to convey technical information effectively to elected officials and the public including excellent skills in delivering presentations, building and maintaining relationships, and resolving conflicts.
7. Ability to effectively represent the Division and to maintain relations and work with internal and external stakeholders, and members of the public, as required.
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a team as a key contributor.
9. Ability to interpret and apply legislation and technical documents such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any of the City of Toronto's by-laws, technical standards, policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
10. Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of any or all the following software considered an asset: traffic simulation software (e.g. Synchro, Aimsun, VISSIM, and/or EMME); GIS platforms (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS); CAD design (e.g. MicroStation/AutoCAD)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
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