Section Manager - Transportation

About Us

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.

Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work.

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Position Overview The District is embarking on an ambitious plan in the years ahead to improve the quality of life for our community, with one of our key focus areas being the mobility and transportation needs of those that live, work, study and play here in supporting our Official Community Plan goals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader as the Section Manager, Transportation. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services, this role is responsible for oversight and delivery of District transportation initiatives, leading a team of technical and professional staff in the planning, development, design and implementation of transportation strategies, policies and plans that support capital and asset management planning for the District.

You will provide subject matter expertise and leadership while overseeing planning, feasibility, public engagement, policy, and design development of transportation initiatives of local, neighbourhood and regional significance, that includes active transportation network expansion, transit expansion and supportive infrastructure, traffic calming, road safety and other measures that align with the District’s transportation vision.

You are a leader, a communicator and a team player who works well with project stakeholders. You have a background in transportation engineering and planning, sound knowledge of traffic operations and analysis, road safety and street design, traffic regulations, planning skills in pedestrian and bike facilities, on-street transit facilities, goods movement, emergency response routes, disaster response routes and sound knowledge of transportation infrastructure asset management.

You will need to consider both localized interests and more regionally significant initiatives.

You are a balanced negotiator with an excellent understanding of both public and private interests. Politically astute, you understand the importance of integrating transportation with land use and the influence this has on outcomes for community well-being, liveability, the economy, the environment and resilience.

• You have the ability to make complex technical analysis based on data and statistics; interpret engineering plans and specifications;
• write and present clear, concise and complete reports on technical transportation problems; act as engineer-of-record or project sponsor, if needed, to ensure delivery of desired outcomes;
• negotiate complex issues with a variety of public and private organizations in the best interest of the District and tax payers;

and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Your time management and presentation / communication skills are strong and you are able to find practical solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications You have a degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of seven years’ progressive experience in a transportation and mobility planning and design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Municipal, transportation agency, highway agency or major transit project delivery is an asset. A valid Driver’s Licence is required.

Details Hours of Work : 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)

Apply The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply on-line at by September 8th, 2024 , to be considered.If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

Compensation The pay range for this position is to per annum (2024 rates) Posting Detail Information Posting Number JP#24-56 Job Open Date 08 / 15 / 2024 Job Close Date 09 / 08 / 2024 Special Instructions to Applicants