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Manager, Transportation Planning & EngineeringCBCL Limited • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Manager, Transportation Planning & Engineering

Manager, Transportation Planning & Engineering

CBCL Limited • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At CBCL Limited were a dynamic forward-thinking engineering and environmental consulting firm passionate about shaping sustainable resilient communities. Were looking for an experienced Transportation Professional to join us as Manager Transportation Planning & Engineering leading our Transportation Department based in Halifax Nova Scotia. The core team is located in Halifax with additional team members working from our branch offices. This opportunity will appeal to a transportation professional who is ready to take ownership of a growing team of transportation planners and engineerssupporting their development managing client relationships and ensuring technical excellence.

In this senior leadership role youll guide a talented group of professionals oversee the successful delivery of transportation projects and drive the continued growth of our practice. If youre motivated by collaboration innovation and building strong teams and client relationships this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Youll be part of a team delivering transformative transportation projects that enhance mobility safety and connectivity across the regionreflecting our commitment to quality and community-focused design. Our Transportation Group takes pride in shaping the provinces future infrastructure through landmark initiatives such as the Windsor Street Exchange Reconfiguration the Mill Cove Ferry Project and the Highway 104 Twinningjust a few examples of the meaningful work were leading across the region.

This posting will remain open for applications from Tuesday November 4th 2025 until Tuesday November 25 2025.

What Youll Do

Lead and Inspire

  • Champion a positive collaborative and high-performing culture that reflects CBCLs core values.
  • Recruit mentor and develop talent to support professional growth and team success.
  • Conduct performance reviews establish development goals and foster an environment of continuous learning.

Drive Operational and Financial Success

  • Oversee the departments financial performance from utilization and sales to profitability and forecasting.
  • Conduct monthly project reviews identify challenges early and work with project managers to maintain strong results.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and budgeting to support long-term business growth.
  • Deliver Quality and Build Relationships

  • Lead transportation projects ensuring technical quality safety and client satisfaction.
  • Strengthen existing client partnerships and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
  • Support proposal development and RFP responses working with project managers and the VP of Infrastructure to position CBCL for success.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture consistent with CBCLs Safety Program and industry best practices.
  • What You Bring

  • Bachelors or masters degree in Civil Engineering or in Transportation Planning.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in consulting engineering and transportation project delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage mentor and motivate multidisciplinary teams while fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
  • Strong understanding of financial performance metrics forecasting and resource planning.
  • Skilled at identifying opportunities managing risk and contributing to the long-term growth of CBCLs transportation Planning & Engineering practice.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients partners and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in leading complex transportation projects from concept to completion meeting quality safety and profitability goals.
  • Applicants with comparable experience and skillsets will be considered.

    What we can offer you :

  • A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment :
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits

  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
  • Maternity or Parental leave top-up
  • Health spending account
  • Wellness incentive
  • Membership dues reimbursement
  • Education and lifelong learning subsidization
  • Community volunteering incentive
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Public transit subsidy
  • In addition to the above benefits we offer :

  • Flexible work hours with occasional work-from-home opportunities supporting both your professional and personal commitments.
  • Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects.
  • Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests.
  • Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise.
  • Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development.
  • Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa.
  • Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.
  • About Us

    At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm at CBCL our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

    We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

    Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.

    CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; Saint John Fredericton and Moncton NB; St. Johns NL and Ottawa ON.

    CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

    We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

    Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

    We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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