Manager, Downtown Revitalization Program

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Manager Downtown Revitalization Program

DEPARTMENT : Planning Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER : 106990

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION : Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK : 35 hour workweek

LOCATION : West Tower

SALARY GRADE : 8

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $128709.00 - $144798.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE : $160886.00 per annum

JOB TYPE : Management and Administration

POSTING DATE : January 08 2026

CLOSING DATE : January 21 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY :

The Manager Downtown Revitalization Program (DRP) will manage and provide leadership advice and technical oversight for the delivery of the Brampton Downtown Revitalization Program. As the technical and project management lead for this initiative the Manager DRP will be responsible for coordination with internal and external stakeholders of the overall cost schedule and technical elements to ensure delivery of various projects / undertakings by internal departments and external stakeholders on Councils vision and direction as it relates to the building of the infrastructure and environment to support a vibrant and dynamic public realm in the downtown core.

The Manager will provide leadership and direction for the delivery and execution of various highly complex projects to fulfill Councils mandate. Working with external stakeholders and service providers such as the Region of Peel various utility companies and consultants and coordinating with internal staff in various Divisions in Corporate Support Services Community Services Public Works & Engineering Planning Building & Economic Development Citys Clerks and Legal Services Fire & Emergency Services and Brampton Transit the Senior Manager will make programmatic and operational decisions to achieve results and lead multiple projects.

• PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Establish project management and organizational design operational framework to successfully coordinate execution on various special projects and initiatives related to the DRP
• Prioritize and provide management oversight of the various DRP projects through alignment of project costs specifications project scoping prioritizing / scheduling allocating resources and providing effective direction or communication.
• Provide leadership advice and guidance to the various teams on project management and assisting with resolutions to unforeseen issues
• Ensures the scope of each DRP project is on schedule and in alignment with Councils priorities and key stakeholders as applicable
• Complete financial / cash flow forecasts and manage budget expenditure and financial risks to ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Prepares budget estimate for projects and provides recommendations for the overall annual budget planning
• Oversee the development implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures guidelines and templates.
• TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT AND ENGINEERING EXPERTISE
• Manage engineering construction and operational issues while mitigating risks and liabilities
• Responsible for technical reviews consultant and contractor oversight and makes decisions or recommendations regarding technical or engineering issues
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders and facilitate resolution to conflict in the best interest of the City and its citizens.
• Offer subject matter expert advice on technical and engineering matters for a variety of undertakings / infrastructure
• Determine initial and final scope of work schedules and cost for various undertakings in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
• Build and foster strong working relationships and customer relations management with external stakeholders other utilities owners suppliers and other internal groups.
• Coordinate with Region of Peel and various utility companies to align infrastructure project work and delivery
• Lead relationship with Business Improvement Area (BIA) and (Brampton Board of Trade) BBOT from an infrastructure / construction project perspective
• Coordinate with Corporate Support Services Community Services Public Works & Engineering Planning Building & Economic Development Citys Clerks and Legal Services Fire & Emergency Services and Brampton Transit staff to develop vision align project priorities and multiple interests with consistent messaging to stakeholders
• Foster a diverse and inclusive environment of collaboration and teamwork liaising with staff from various departments external agencies members of Council property owners consultants developers contractors and the public
• Ensure on-going excellent working relationships with staff and external service providers.
• PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Build a dedicated DRP delivery coordination team complete with the required resources and competencies to be able to coordinate the delivery of the DRP projects and initiatives in the near to mid-term.
• Lead motivate and support the DRP delivery team. Establish performance objectives and work assignments and motivate staff through coaching and guidance.
• Provide direction and guidance to project team and outside consultants or vendors who provide project support and services for the revitalization program.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures i.e. Human Resources practices collective agreements Procurement by-laws and applicable legislative regulations i.e. Health and Safety and Construction
• Partner with staff in other divisions and departments to ensure collaboration and alignment of initiatives throughout the City.
• COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
• Prepare and present highly complex technical information and reports to Council or Committee on a regular basis to assist Council in decision making.
• Regularly attend Council and Committee meetings to respond to questions regarding downtown infrastructure issues.
• Provides expert advice and recommendations to influence decision-making for solving any project disruptions with positive outcomes
• Prepare technical and status reports to other external stakeholders
• Responsible for communicating project information updates to residents Regions and city staff through various media including internal and external City webpages

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Interview : Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

As part of the corporations Modernizing Job Evaluation project this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106990 by January 21 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. The successful candidate(s) maybe required to provide a police record check the type of which will be determined based on the duties of the position to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 128709 - 144798