Manager, Transportation Development & Design

City of Richmond; Richmond; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a Manager, Transportation Development & Design to lead planning, design and policy for road infrastructure in a dynamic urban environment. You will guide studies, embrace cross‑functional collaboration and help shape transportation outcomes.

Reporting to the Director, Transportation, you will deliver transportation studies, coordinate with external agencies, supervise traffic impact analyses and help shape the five‑year capital plan.

Qualifications

• Degree in Applied Science (Civil Engineering) or related field with 5 years of transportation/traffic experience.
• P.Eng designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for BC.
• Minimum 2 years municipal experience preferred.
• PTOE designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planning and functional design of road infrastructure.
• Design traffic and parking improvements.
• Review and supervise traffic impact studies for developments and zoning changes.
• Propose mitigation strategies to reduce transportation issues.
• Coordinate meetings with other departments and external agencies.
• Support policy development related to transportation and parking.
• Prepare staff reports and present at Committee and Council meetings.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Public consultations

Project management

Policy development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Driver's license (BC Class 5)

Job description

The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
People lExcellence lLeadership lTeam lInnovation
Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.

Manager, Transportation Development & Design

Job ID:2026-0295
Overview Reporting to the Director, Transportation, this position is responsible for transportation planning function in the Department with an emphasis on transportation system planning, engineering safety standards, planning principles, capital projects, development review, and working with external agencies on partnership programs.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out planning and functional design of road infrastructure.
• Design of traffic and parking improvements.
• Review, coordinate or supervise complex traffic impact studies for new developments particularly complex and high profile applications (including rezoning, development permit, subdivision, development variance, building permit, OCP amendment, etc.) for transportation requirements.
• Review and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies/measures to reduce a variety of complex transportation related issues.
• Carry out and/or supervise highly complex traffic and transportation engineering assignments.
• Review and approve transportation studies including traffic impact reports and parking studies.
• Participate in regional transportation policy/facility planning.
• Conduct analysis and design to support the roads and traffic components of the annual five-year Capital Plan.
• Carry out local area and area wide transportation studies/investigations.
• Conduct special investigations of transportation issues/public enquiry.
• Assist in policy development related to transportation and parking.
• Prepare staff reports to Committees and attend Committee and Council meetings to respond to technical questions.
• Coordinate meetings with other departments for transportation and participate in cross functional teams.
• Attend internal and external meetings representing the City and department as required and address issues raised at those meetings.
• Act as a liaison on transportation issues with external agencies.
• Act for Director, Transportation as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of planning and functional design of road infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic design and regulations and guidelines related to parking improvements.
• Sound knowledge of public safety and operational efficiency on the municipal road network.
• Ability to review and ensure transportation requirements are met to support new developments, area plans, etc.
• Ability to design and participate in public consultations to obtain public feedback on transportation initiatives (attend open houses, work with the public to address transportation issues).
• Ability to participate in discussions regarding regional policy development and transportation demand management strategies to ensure the liveability of the City.
• Ability to provide technical recommendations to the Director, Transportation.
• Ability to develop terms of reference for transportation studies, including traffic impact assessments and parking studies.
• Ability to project management consultants on a project basis and provide transportation input on consultant design drawings.
• Ability to provide engineering assessment and investigation of traffic operations and safety related issues and other projects undertaken by Traffic Operations and Traffic Signals.
• Ability to develop technical content in developing city-wide programs such as DCC’s, area plans and zoning bylaws.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Applied Science (Civil Engineering) or in a related program plus 5 years of professional engineering experience or equivalent in transportation/traffic engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Designation registered with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia is required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia required.
• A minimum of 2 years municipal experience is preferred.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer registered with the Institute of Transportation Engineers preferred.

The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to makea difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,”

October 11, 2026.