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Supervisor of Transit Services/Planner

City of Greater Sudbury
Sudbury, Ontario Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2024 CLOSED ON 9/20/2024

Job Posting for Supervisor of Transit Services/Planner at City of Greater Sudbury

Job Description


Division: Transit Services
Department: Community Development
Initial Reporting Location: 1160 Lorne Street

Job Status: Permanent Position

Affiliation: Non Union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 12 - $3,398.50 to $4,000.50 bi-weekly (subject to review)

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Main Function: Responsible to the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning for route planning, scheduling, services analysis, and project management in support of the Transit Business Plan.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning.

1. Assist and represent the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning by providing timely response to internal/external requests to resolve queries and problems as they arise, based on knowledge of policies and procedures.
2. Prepare and issue confidential reports, manuals, correspondence, and other written documents, including research, analysis and gathering of information as directed by the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning.
3. Create and maintain all data files and distribute accordingly to ensure accurate reporting by the stop announcement system, the real-time Information System, the GFI farebox collection system and management of camera and AVL systems.
4. Provide overall coordination and supervision of personnel, including hiring, training, promotion, and discipline of staff in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in consultation with the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning.
5. Support the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning to review and discover customer needs, identify areas of improvement, review resource requirements, and explore the use of new technologies related to ensuring an accessible transit system.
6. Ensure appropriate cash handling and inventory controls are established and followed by staff.
7. Evaluate operational strategies relating to services for the purpose of improving operational outcomes and increasing efficiency, effectiveness, service quality and value for money.
8. Create and maintain stop patterns in stop announcement software in compliance with Accessibility standards and capture geographical coordinates correlating with present and future bus stops.
9. Assist with the development and maintenance of a transit bus service schedule for route creation, modification, or deletion in compliance with Accessibility standards.
10. Provide administrative support by preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining reports regarding shifts in ridership trends, schedule adherence, service costs and other related statistical data.
11. Assist with coordination of departmental performance and benchmarking initiatives in support of desired outcomes and goals.
12. Prepare and distribute quarterly and annual transit service performance reports. Prepare and distribute other transit ridership and service performance, service analysis reports as required base on review and assessment of transit services and operations and customer feedback.
13. Monitor citizen demand for transit services. Analyze and recommend changes to achieve quality customer outcomes in response to performance measurement targets and customer feedback.
14. Investigate and assess requests for services changes and improvements; prepare necessary reports for review by the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning and Manager of Transit Operations.
15. Develop Crew Guides in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and approved transit service levels. Liaise with Transit Union/Bus Operators or Scheduling Committee (as applicable) regarding changes to routes and services and Crew Guides.
16. In consultation with the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning, and the Manager of Transit Operations develop and recommend changes to routes and/or schedules.
17. In consultation with the Manager of Transit Customer Experience and Planning, develop and communicate service detours related to road construction projects and recommend changes to scheduled services.
18. Responsible for the transit website to ensure accurate information related to route and schedule changes as well as upcoming changes in both official languages.
19. Liaise with software vendors and troubleshoot various information systems.
20. Support the Manager of Transit Operations on all activities related to transit operations and service delivery.
21. Responsible for continuous implementation and improvements of Transit Wayfinding tools.
22. Act as management’s representative in the grievance procedure in accordance with the respective Collective Bargaining Agreement.
23. Proactively review literature, industry trends and best practices in transit information technology as to review the Sections performance and continuous service improvements.
24. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
25. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:
  • College Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
  • Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.
Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a large, unionized, and highly diversified public or private sector organization and including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Experience in a transit related field will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in project management will be considered an asset.
Knowledge Of:
  • Applicable legislation, related regulations, and best practice in transit planning applications.
  • Proficient with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment including advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
  • Work requires a comprehensive, practical use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
  • The Accessibility Standards for Customer Services (Ontario Regulations 429/07).
Abilities To:
  • Research, gather data, and prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.
  • Understand and meet the needs of customers.
  • Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
  • Build the values of the organization into programs, services, and policies.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Create enthusiasm and motivation for employees.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills, negotiation and influencing skills in dealing with public, staff, Councilors, and stakeholders.
  • Manage conflict; mediate disputes; assist in reaching consensus.
  • Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify, understand and analyze data.
  • Coach, train, supervise, manage the performance and development of employees.
Personal Suitability:
  • Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
Language:
  • Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
  • French verbal skills and written skills an asset.
Other Requirements:
  • Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Leadership Competencies: Tactical Coordination and Direction (I)

Competency


Competency Definition


Level


Level Definition


Shaping the Future


Innovation


Take a creative approach to problems or issues, “think outside the box”, go beyond the conventional, and explore creative uses of resources.


3


Proposes innovative ideas


Judgment and Decision Making


Make sound decisions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.


2


Assimilates and interprets data to make competing decisions


Delivering Business Results


Collaboration


Work and communicate collaboratively within City of Greater Sudbury to create alignment within and across teams and groups.


3


Collaborates beyond one’s area


Customer/Citizen Focus


The desire to work closely with internal and external customers to meet and exceed their expectations.


2


Addresses underlying customer/stakeholder needs


Planning, Coordination & Execution


Plan and coordinate work to achieve desired results on a consistent basis.


3


Coordinates activities involving others within one’s team


Aligning People & Teams


Holding Self & Others Accountable


Hold others accountable to execute to high standards of excellence and hold themselves accountable to the same or higher standard.


3


Monitors performance and gives corrective feedback


Leadership


Inspire others to work toward common goals by engaging and empowering them, and providing clarity and direction.


2


Optimizes team effectiveness


Enhancing Personal Effectiveness


Commitment to Continuous Learning


Continuously develop and enhance one’s own and others’ personal and professional skills, knowledge and abilities.


4


Models a learning orientation


Flexibility/Adaptability


Adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups.


2


Applies rules flexibly


Interpersonal Communication


Communicate effectively by reflecting on verbal and non-verbal behaviour, being attuned to the needs, perspectives and sensitivities of others and acting with them in mind.


3


Effectively uses empathy


Managerial Courage/Integrity


Acting with integrity, ensuring one’s actions are consistent with City of Greater Sudbury’s values and expectations.


2


Is publicly candid with the team, acting with integrity consistent with one’s beliefs


Leadership Presence


Develop and maintain a sense of presence and emotional maturity and have an inner confidence that one can succeed and overcome obstacles.


3


Demonstrates personal courage


For more information on leadership competencies, please see our Leadership Competency Dictionary.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $3,014.20 to $3,548.30 bi-weekly (subject to review). The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply


If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.


  • Follow the step by step application process.
  • Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
    • .doc
    • .docx
    • .txt
    • .pdf
    • .rtf
  • Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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