Senior Manager, Operations, Roads & Traffic

Legacy Executive Search Prtnr; Whitby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations, Roads & Traffic in Whitby, Ontario. This role involves strategic oversight of municipal road and traffic operations, budgeting, and team management. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in public-sector infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in municipal or public-sector infrastructure and road operations.
• 7 years in progressive leadership roles overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of road maintenance and traffic operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for municipal road and traffic operations.
• Oversee maintenance of roads, bridges, and traffic systems.
• Manage budgets and asset planning while fostering safety and collaboration.

Skills

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Change management

Procurement

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng designation

C.E.T. certification through OACETT

AORS Certified Road Supervisor (CRS-S)

Job description

Overview / Background

The Town of Whitby is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities located in the heart of Durham Region in southern Ontario. It is home to approximately , residents and more than 2, businesses and is the second largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with two marinas, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, beaches and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. With a population projected to grow to , people within the next 7 years, Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future.

Position / Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, the Senior Manager, Operations, Roads & Traffic provides strategic leadership and oversees the full lifecycle of municipal road and traffic operations, including the maintenance of roads, bridges, traffic systems, signage, storm water infrastructure, and related assets in alignment with legislative and strategic goals. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, asset and risk planning, stakeholder engagement, and emergency response while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Civil Engineering with a P.Eng designation, along with C.E.T. certification through OACETT, an AORS Certified Road Supervisor (CRS-S) designation, and a valid Ontario Class “D” license. They bring at least 10 years of experience in municipal or public-sector infrastructure and road operations, including work in unionized environments, and a minimum of 7 years in progressive leadership roles overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate will have extensive knowledge of road maintenance, traffic operations, asset management, capital project delivery, regulatory compliance, and budgeting, with strong skills in procurement, vendor oversight, and risk management. Demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving, and change management abilities, coupled with a commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, are essential. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills with political acuity enable the candidate to effectively represent the Town in both operational and high-profile matters.