This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on Edmonton's growing transit network. If you're a collaborative leader with a passion for transit, we want to hear from you!
The vision for City Operations is to keep Edmonton working, moving and thriving - a place citizens are proud of. Reporting to the Director, Transit Planning, Ridership and Revenue, the Integration Manager will be the key liaison between the City of Edmonton and our contracted operator, ensuring the seamless operation of the Valley Line (Southeast and West).
You'll be responsible for overseeing the operating agreement and actively participating in Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) strategic and business planning to represent Valley Line operations. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Edmonton's transit system.
What will you do?
- Lead a collaborative team and inspire them with purpose and vision to achieve their full potential
- Oversee the successful delivery of the operating agreement for both the Southeast and West Valley Lines
- Champion Valley Line operational needs in ETS strategic and business planning
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape the future of Edmonton's transit system
- Act as the subject matter expert for the City of Edmonton regarding Valley Line operations and maintenance
- Monitor Contractor(s) performance in delivering Valley Line service, in accordance with requirements of the Project Agreement(s)
- Coordinate with the Owners Engineer, Contractors, and internal business partners as needed to resolve issues related to operations
- Foster strong, mutually supportive relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive mutual understanding and achieve shared goals
- Focus on the team by building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively
- Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
Qualifications:
- Knowledge, training and / or education in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
- Related experience delivering projects to completion
- Experience managing large, complex contracts
- Experience working on P3 projects
- Combinations of education and experience will be considered
Assets:
- A Professional Engineer (P.Eng). P.Eng requires the member to be in good standing with APEGA
- Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Public Administration or a related field
- Additional certification and/or training in project management; financial management; public administration or other related field
- Experience working in public transit, Light Rail Transit service preferred
Skills required for success:
- Ability to operate in a dynamic workplace and manage competing deadlines
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
- Ability to effectively manage, monitor, and adjust project budgets, schedules, and resources
- Operate as a strategically agile leader able to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
- Actively demonstrate the values and behaviours supportive of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Ability to collaborate and build trust, obtain input, understanding, and participation from the team
- Ability to create a work culture capable of developing a high performing team
- Think strategically to address large, complex issues to manage projects while steering dynamically
- Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and ability to build and support influential relationships with senior leadership, internal departments and external partners
- Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:
- 1 permanent, full-time position
- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
- Salary Range: (Annually) $107,746.00 - $153,924.00
- Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement.
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Interviews will be scheduled in January 2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/MZ
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