Coordinator, Active Transportation

As a member of the Active Transportation team in the Transportation Infrastructure Management Section, you will be required to:

• Assist in the implementation of the City’s Shared Micro-mobility Program, including day-to-day issues management, coordination with third party operators, and collecting and analyzing data associated with the program
• Coordinate the preliminary planning, capital budgeting, and programming for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, including bike lanes, multi-use trails, sidewalks and related infrastructure.
• Provide specialized input to engineering design staff and/or consultants to ensure the City’s cycling and pedestrian master plan objectives are met and best practices are followed in the preparation of detailed designs for the construction of AT infrastructure.
• Coordinate with City departments/divisions such as Transit and Community Services, as well as the Region of Peel, Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario, and other agencies to establish active transportation programs and infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance related to active transportation programs and infrastructure to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, the Road Safety Committee, the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, and others.
• Provide specialized input on active transportation programs and infrastructure during the development or undertaking of transportation master plans, environmental impact assessments, transportation corridor studies and development applications.
• Develop and implement policies related to active transportation programs and infrastructure and providing input into the development of similar policies by consultants and outside agencies.
• Develop data-driven strategies to improve the safety and comfort of active transportation infrastructure, and to improve program planning and delivery.
• Prepare reports and delivering presentations on active transportation infrastructure and programs for staff teams, senior management, the Leadership Team, Council / standing committees as well as external groups.
• Provide functional guidance to junior staff and co-op students.

• Post-secondary graduate from a recognized university with a degree in urban studies, transportation engineering or a related program, and three years of progressive experience in coordinating programs or projects in the field of active transportation; or, a graduate from a recognized college or polytechnical institution with a diploma in urban studies, transportation engineering technology or a related program, and five years of progressive experience in coordinating programs or projects in the field of active transportation.
• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership as a Registered Professional Planner, Professional Engineer, or Certified Engineering Technologist is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management is required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills are required.
• Experience with project planning and budget preparation is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current planning and design standards for active transportation facilities, including the Ontario Traffic Manual's Book 18 - Cycling Facilities, is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community outreach principles and strategies, working with a variety of audiences and stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience working in a municipal government environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for active transportation is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of standard computer applications; experience with CAD software (e.g., MicroStation) and GIS software (e.g. ESRi) is an asset