Project Manager, Transportation Services (Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Job ID: 51278

Job Category: Project Management

Division & Section: Transportation Services, Business Performance

Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street (hybrid)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 2 years

Salary: $102,155 - $135,815

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 28-Oct-2024 to 17-Nov-2024

Job Summary:

The Transportation Services Division is committed to building and maintaining a resilient transportation network so that people connect with the places, activities, and communities they value in the City of Toronto. The Workforce Development and Planning Team supports this mission by leading divisional workforce projects and initiatives related to reconciliation, equity and diversity, recruitment, health and safety, culture, and engagement as well as learning and development.

The Project Manager, focusing on Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), is an integral member of the Workforce Development & Planning team. Reporting to the unit Manager, the Project Manager leads the division’s REDI workforce programming, coordinates the tracking of Transportation Services REDI strategic commitments, and provides guidance to people leaders in support of the division’s commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, and a culture of inclusion.

Working collaboratively with a team of experienced Human Resources professionals, the Project Manager leads the embedding of reconciliation and equity not only into workforce projects but divisional operations and culture.

This role provides an opportunity for the successful incumbent to exercise their ability to strategically facilitate the immersion of REDI in a complex, unionized City division. Incumbents from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous, Black, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
All interested applicants are invited to attend a virtual information session, where they will have an opportunity to learn more about the role and responsibilities of the Project Manager position.
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Time: 12:00-12:45PM EST
To register, please sign up here: https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/ra153e845f9907fcca927ebe595735c31

Major Responsibilities:

The primary functions associated with this position includes, but are not limited to the following:

Project Management

Provides project management in delivering specialized reconciliation and equity projects and creates new and innovative approaches for applying an equity lens.
Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
Establishes and continuously re-assesses and evaluates detailed project work plans and deliverables. Provides ongoing strategic direction to formulate and execute projects that reflect and advance divisional reconciliation and equity goals.
Develops Terms of Reference, scope of work, specifications and materials for projects and consultant requirements for all purchasing call documents including RFQ, RFP, REOI, and RFI. Acts as liaison between Purchasing & Materials Management Division (PMMD) and program staff, undertaking briefings, evaluation of proposals, and recommendation of the selection of consultants for assigned projects, execution of legal agreements and contracts and ongoing contract management with selected vendors.
Ensures projects are managed within assigned timelines undertaking all necessary scheduling control during all phases of the project.
Ensures compliance with federal and provincial legislation related to accessibility, diversity, inclusion, equity, and human rights.

Relationship Building and Engagement

Fosters internal teamwork and promotes inter-divisional coordination of efforts and efficiencies.
Provides ongoing jurisdictional research and continuously builds local, national and international connections to establish best practices and develop new policies, engagement goals, and systems of accountability and engagement related to reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Leads stakeholder engagement with staff of other City divisions, agencies, boards, commissions, community groups, and other levels of governments on projects and policies.
Collaborates with the Indigenous Affairs Office, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, partners in the People & Equity Division and other divisions, subject matter experts and external vendor teams to develop and deliver workforce initiatives on topics related to Indigenous awareness and understanding, promoting accessibility, confronting anti-Black racism, gender equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
Attends REDI events, symposiums, conferences, and act as a spokesperson for the section.
Works equitably with persons of all races, nationalities, cultures, ages, abilities, genders, creeds, genders, and sexual orientation and enabling them to maximize their potential and contributions.

Communication and Reporting

Oversees the tracking of divisional workforce equity strategies and practices to enable an equitable workplace, including targeted strategies for equity-deserving communities.
Builds targeted project communication plans and creates outputs to help promote various REDI initiatives.
Develops, updates, and maintains detailed schedules using current industry standard software effectively to complete assigned tasks and disseminate findings efficiently.
Makes presentations and provides recommendations to senior management as required.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g. project management, public administration, human resources, sociology, etc.) combined with relevant training and experience or equivalent combination of education and, or, experience. Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion specific education is considered an asset.
Considerable project management experience in a large, complex environment, with minimal direction while balancing stakeholder interests.
Considerable experience in the collection of data, analysis, and storytelling to support performance indicators, tracking progress of projects using tools such as MS Office 365, etc.
Experience in communicating and cultivating relationships and advancing dialogue with equity deserving groups/stakeholder groups such as local communities, organizations, civic institutions, and the public.
Knowledge of reconciliation, anti-Black racism, equity and inclusion, and issues impacting equity-deserving communities (i.e., 2SLGBTQ+ people, People living with a disability, Racialized People, Newcomers, Undocumented Residents, etc.) in Toronto.
Highly developed sense of discretion, judgement, and political acumen to deal with sensitive and confidential issues within purview.
Highly skilled in collecting, organizing, testing, and analyzing complex information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive working relationships, develop solutions, and interact and communicate effectively with varying stakeholder levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to deliver key messages to diverse audiences including staff at all levels, including senior leadership, external partners, and community members.
Ability to understand and apply HR practices, procedures, and employment related legislation.
Ability to support and uphold Toronto Public Service values, fostering a culture that prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusive workplaces.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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