Manager, Transportation and Open Spaces

Job Description:

Job information Manager, Transportation and Open Spaces from the City of Calgary. This Manager, Transportation and Open Spaces vacancy is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. The position requires a Bachelor Degree. This vacancy is in the Engineering field and has been published for a specified period.

Job Responsibilities:

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaboration, share our values, and seek growth, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver essential services, run programs, and operate facilities that impact our community. We promote work-life balance, safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace reflecting the community we serve. We encourage applications from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented groups and provide accommodations during the hiring process upon request.

Reporting to the Director of Project Development, the Manager of Transportation and Open Spaces oversees strategy development and operational management of the division, aligning with the Corporate Strategy and Council priorities. The division handles infrastructure projects from planning to delivery for streets, sidewalks, pathways, parks, and recreation services.

As the Manager, you will inspire your team, promote a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration with stakeholders to align projects with community needs. You will foster an inclusive leadership style that emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You should possess political acumen, experience in transformational change, and innovation leadership. Key duties include:

1. Providing strategic oversight for capital investments within the division.
2. Serving as the executive sponsor for transportation and open space projects, including planning and strategy development, considering trends and risks.
3. Collaborating across the organization and with senior leadership to identify opportunities and challenges, ensuring the division advances transportation and open space initiatives.
4. Recommending capital investments and presenting information to stakeholders.
5. Building partnerships with community groups, industry organizations, and external parties.
6. Leading a diverse team, fostering innovation, monitoring performance, and overseeing work.

Qualifications:

Engineer:

• A degree in Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience post-P. Eng. designation and current licensure as a Professional Engineer with APEGA, including practicing status, or licensure effective from the first day of work. More details.

Non-Engineer:

• A degree in Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline, with at least 10 years of experience in engineering, urban design, or related fields.

All Applicants:

• At least 8 years of experience leading large teams and managing infrastructure or planning projects.
• A master's degree in a related technical field or an MBA is an asset.
• Experience in strategic vision creation and execution in complex, service-based organizations is preferred.
• Municipal government experience in a large, multi-union environment is advantageous.
• Proven success in team building, change management, influencing, and maintaining strong relationships.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Proof of qualifications must be provided by successful applicants.

Note: All exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review, which may affect the union jurisdiction and salary ranges listed.

Position details:

• Union: Exempt
• Business Unit: Project Development
• Type: Permanent
• Location: 133 6 Avenue SE
• Salary: Level H, $121,267 - $193,315 (Non-Engineer); $131,575 - $209,747 (Engineer)
• Work Schedule: 5-day work week with 1 day off every 3 weeks, 35 hours/week
• Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
• Job ID: 311936

Keywords: Calgary jobs

Closed Date: 2025-05-28