ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing transportation programs/services; reviewing and commenting on transportation impacts of official plans, secondary plans, and major development applications; working with internal and external stakeholders and partners to implement infrastructure initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Assists in the development and implementation of transportation components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan in collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Reviews and provides input to transportation impacts of Official Plans, Official Plan Amendments, Secondary Plans, and major development applications through regular development application reviews and local planning appeal tribunal hearings/mediations.
• Provides technical advice, assistance and analysis to Regional departments, municipalities, consultants, the public and external agencies as required.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on complex transportation issues associated with major studies and/or environmental assessments.
• Represents the Region at technical meetings to promote the Region’s interests in areas such as land use development review, transportation data collection, sharing of transportation data and coordination of common efforts in these areas.
• Assists in the implementation and delivery of transportation demand management measures and related facilities in associated pedestrian and cycling facilities related to future developments and road projects.
• Assists with the administration of Regionally led programs related to pedestrian, cycling and other transportation management programs to implement infrastructure, education, and outreach programming.
• Provides guidance and liaises with internal staff on capital plan projects to ensure design parameters and standards are incorporated.
• Prepares Committee/Council reports, briefing notes, business cases and technical reports on transportation issues and projects.
• Makes presentations to senior management, stakeholders, public and external agencies.
• Plans and conducts public consultation centres, focus groups and workshops as required.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Successful completion of a University degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering or Planning, or related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration with a recognized professional planning or engineering organization.
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in transportation planning.
• Thorough knowledge of transportation planning principles, concepts, practices, methods, and legislation, GTA context and roles of different levels of government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation and environmental science, modelling methodology, transportation capacity analysis tools and techniques, Transportation Demand Management measures, pedestrian and cycling facilities planning, transit systems, roads planning and design standards.
• Strong planning, coordination, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to develop relationships and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can develop to their full potential.
• Ability to identify issues, challenges and opportunities and propose solutions.
• Ability to negotiate/facilitate, build consensus and present information to varied audiences.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
Demo
Newmarket, NH
Full Time