- Job ID #32289: Senior Project Manager, Mobility Planning
- Union: Non Union
- Job Description ID #: A14983
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on October 28th, 2026.
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning Services, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for advancing strategic transportation policies, plans, and initiatives. The Senior Project Manager is an integral part of the Transportation Planning Section in the Planning & Economic Development Department. This individual will provide leadership to a work group engaged in making the City of Hamilton a leader in sustainable transportation planning.
Uses a "best practices" approach, develops, and delivers quality services in a timely and cost- effective manner and applies a 'customer service' focus within the Section.
Responsible for managing and the supervision of projects in a variety of staff resource configurations, ranging from individual work to leadership of cross-departmental work teams, exercising leadership, guidance, technical competence, innovative problem-solving and the achievement of results.
Responsible for investigating and recommending innovative/creative procedures and policies for improving the section's technical performance with a high level of professional and personal integrity.
GENERAL DUTIES
You will be directly responsible for reviewing/assigning tasks to staff involved in advancing strategic projects in the Transportation Planning Section including but not limited to, supporting a multi-modal transportation system, integration of active transportation, rapid transit feasibility, goods movement, growth area planning, complete streets, transportation equity, road safety elements in support of Vision Zero principles, and special projects; and input into long-range transportation planning and the capital budget construction process.
You will be responsible for collaborating and liaising with internal and external partners to achieve the vision and desired outcomes identified in the Transportation Master Plan. In addition, you will be part of working groups commenting on Metrolinx and Ministry of Transportation initiatives and liaising with those and other agencies relating to transportation planning.
The Senior Project Manager is accountable to the Manager for ensuring that transportation planning, policies and programs are provided in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines and Acts, in the most effective and efficient method possible, and in a manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.
Support the implementation, monitoring and updating long-range City-wide and sub-area transportation plans, coordination and participation in transportation planning initiatives with MTO, Metrolinx, and other regional partners. Support the operationalization of the City of Hamilton Complete Streets Guideline and Vision Zero Action Plan, the integration of climate change and equity policy lens, and ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any related accessibility plans or requirements.
Promote teamwork and provide direction to cross-functional and cross-departmental teams, provide clearly defined goals and objectives, function as a mentor to project staff, motivate, coach and provide advice to
staff on project issues and problem resolution.
Prepare oral and written presentations to management and Council and report regularly on the status of projects, milestone achievement, fiscal status, change and risk management. Prepare recommendations and outline preferred course of action.
Coordinate public engagement related to transportation projects and apply the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) guidelines, tools and techniques, as well as the Hamilton Engagement Charter, during various project stages.
Identify organizational problem areas and prepare background research. Prepare Requests for Requests for Proposals (RFP) to access external expertise when required. Prepare letters of agreement with external consultants and manage contracted work.
Investigate, develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures that enhance organizational effectiveness and create a supportive work environment.
Provide professional consultation to the Managers and Directors associated with individual projects. Act on behalf of the Manager in their absence on the divisional management team and for other assignments as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Directors on Senior Management Team which are directly related to the normal functions of the job as defined.
GENERAL DUTIES
The Senior Project Manager directs a team of project managers responsible for the following:
Planning and research activities such as transportation studies, development of new and emerging technologies, continuous improvement projects, transportation modelling, and implementation of open data initiatives including Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Receives and answers inquiries of a technical nature from Council, public, staff, municipal and government agencies including writing Council reports and other relevant correspondence.
Support teams relating to growth and development across the City and provide advice form a long-range planning perspective and applying a number of lenses in support of sustainable, multi-modal transportation and equity.
Attend cross-sectional, cross-divisional, and cross-departmental meetings with respect to various initiatives requiring transportation planning support.
Be accountable for achieving departmental goals and objectives through the application of City and Departmental policies with respect to transportation planning, and through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources.
Manage the operations and projects within the group to ensure safety, service quality, cost-effective and timely delivery of services, and environmental and legislative compliance.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
Continually investigate alternate techniques and technologies to ensure that optimum methods are being utilized.
Develop new policies, procedures and standards and monitor outcome.
Manage external consultant & service contracts.
Participate in strategic planning for the direction of the section.
Respond to members of the public, elected representatives and other agencies verbally, electronically and in writing. Represent the group, section, division, department and/or the City in formal or informal meetings with elected representatives, the public, other municipalities, technical organizations and the media.
Provide leadership and coaching through consultation with an effective supervisory and administrative team.
Develop and empower staff through delegation of responsibilities and accountabilities, through regular feedback, and by providing development opportunities, technical direction and function as a coach to subordinate staff by setting high standards and leading by example.
Use a "best practices" approach, to develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Exhibit a strong customer service focus in all activities.
Attain and maintain currency with evolving standards and community trends.
Evaluate financial, administrative and staff performance against internal and external benchmarks.
Possess a high level of professional and personal integrity.
Assist the Manager in responding to various corporate, community, Provincial or Federal proposals for service initiatives, changes or enhancements.
Provide professional consultation, including reports, to Management staff.
Act on behalf of Manager in their absence on departmental management team or other assignments as delegated.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated knowledge in a transportation engineering environment normally acquired by attaining a college diploma or university degree in civil or transportation engineering or a relevant discipline/program specifically oriented to transportation planning, engineering and / or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
2. Progressively responsible experience in transportation planning and considerable project management experience in areas of planning, travel demand forecasting, Environmental Assessments, Rapid Transit Planning, long-range planning, Complete Streets, multi-modal transportation, transportation equity and related transportation policies and studies.
3. Demonstrated experience with undertaking development approvals review with respect to transportation impact studies and related projects, preferably in a municipal environment.
4. Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Well-developed ability to work with large public groups.
5. Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.
6. A MCIP, RPP, C.E.T, or a P.Eng. designation is desirable.
7. Demonstrated progressive leadership skills.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the use of the "business case" in making management decisions.
9. Demonstrated capability to manage all aspects of large, complex projects.
10. Experience in delivering programs and services focused on the customer.
11. Possesses technical competency, team and customer focus, staff delegation and empowerment.
12. Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section.
13. Knowledge of collective bargaining process.
14. Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
15. The ability to travel to all City of Hamilton locations (must have own vehicle or alternate method of transportation); a class G driver's licence is preferred.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
