Project Manager, Infrastructure Operations (Temporary Full Time for approximately 18 months)

Position Overview :

Responsible for development of operational projects resulting from detailed asset management plans and maintenance programs for roads, traffic, parks and cemeteries, pursuant to the Infrastructure Jobs and Prosperity Act;

specifically, regarding the development of levels of service and related costs.

• Responsible for the project management of operations specific projects for Operations Roads & Traffic and Parks & Cemeteries.
• Responsible for conducting LEAN projects to ensure efficient and effective core service delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Facilitates work with key stakeholders to prioritize integrated project plans.
• Provides key analysis and information to inform business case development and / or grant funding opportunities.
• Develops terms of reference, scope of work, schedule and tender documents for capital projects to support operational improvements in Roads, Traffic, Parks and Cemeteries.

Participates in consultant and / or contractor selection.

• Determines project objectives, requirements, key performance indicators and a framework to resolve issues.
• Identifies project specific risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Leads the development and implementation of recommendations coming from asset management strategies related to inventory, condition and maintenance, aligned with corporate asset management policies, systems and practices.
• Leads the development and implementation of the programs established for assets maintained by Operations Roads & Traffic and Parks & Cemeteries
• In collaboration with the Asset Management Division, develops, implements and monitors operational asset database models and associated system configurations to support ongoing asset data management.
• Performs LEAN evaluations for operational programs in Roads, Traffic, Parks & Cemeteries and implements program improvements.
• Monitors related legislations and develops programs to meet legislation; for example, MMS and Excess Soils Management.
• Develops programs for new services directed by CLT, Council, new infrastructure or new legislation.

Requirements :

• 3-year degree or diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Registered Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT).
• Valid Ontario G Class Driver’s license in good standing.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Operations - Roads and Traffic

Union Affiliation

CUPE 791

Number of Positions

Hours of Work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$78,480 - $98,101 annually

effective Nov 1, 2024 : $81,314 - $101,643

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