Project Leader, Transportation

Req ID: 27203
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 07/06/2026

Job Summary

Do you want to be part of the team that brings a cultural shift towards multi-modal transportation in Mississauga? If so, Transportation Planning is looking for a Project Leader that will create and implement long-range transportation plans and establish a city-wide framework for multi-modal transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Transportation Planning, this position will:
• Undertake multi-modal transportation projects to implement the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in partnership with the appropriate City staff, other transportation agencies, funding partners and/or stakeholders
• Undertake Corridor Transportation Master Plans, City-wide transportation studies and area-specific transportation reviews
• Initiate the development and monitoring of City-wide transportation policies for the City’s Official Plan, ensuring the necessary supporting research and technical analysis is undertaken
• Undertake the Development Charges Transportation Background Study in consultation with other sections, divisions and departments
• Provide support for the annual budgeting process as it relates to section, divisional and departmental projects
• Review local, national, and international best practices on transportation planning matters, with a view to guiding the development and advancement of the city’s transportation system
• Represent the section and/or department on inter-departmental and inter-agency projects, attending public meetings, giving presentations and answering questions
• Prepare presentations, briefing memos, corporate reports and other correspondence for senior city staff and members of City Council and Committees of Council on transportation planning matters
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• A graduate from a recognized university program in transportation planning, civil engineering or related program with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Membership or eligibility for membership as a professional engineer or in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute
• Demonstrated strong project management and ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt quickly to change
• Key job competencies are acting with integrity, communicating effectively, driving continuous improvement, serving customers, resolving conflict, driving projects to completion and thinking broadly
• Good working knowledge of transportation planning theories, principles and analysis techniques
• Strong working knowledge of related disciplines such as the environmental assessment process, land use planning and traffic and transit operations is an asset
• Understanding of Provincial, Regional, GTA and City transportation policy context and key trends that influence and shape the city

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 100,277 - $ 133,703
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre - 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Work Model: This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be onsite in the office 3 days per week and allowing remote work for the remaining days. Specific in-office days may be set by the team or department to support collaboration and business needs.

Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div , Transportation Planning
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

If you previously applied to this position under Req # 27203, your application is still under consideration.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.