Job ID #30039: Transportation Coordinator

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #30039: Transportation Coordinator
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 7468
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on May 22nd, 2024.
  
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to Superintendent, Transportation Systems, this position undertakes various duties for promoting teamwork and integration within the work group, with customers and other parties participating in cross-functional and cross-program initiatives. Provides recommendations for the continuous improvement of the project management process and improvement strategies in the delivery of services related to the transportation network to meet mandated goals and objectives.

Assist the Superintendent, Transportation Systems in the coordination and delivery of sectional initiatives, including (but not limited to) reviewing and preparing road closures (proposals, traffic management plans and detours), coordination and implementation of work with various internal groups within the City as well as external agencies (such as Railways, Ministries and Conservation Authorities etc.)

The successful applicant is accountable for achieving departmental and divisional goals and objectives through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources; uses a "best practices" approach to develop and deliver quality services related to the transportation network in a timely and cost effective manner; recommends and implements strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency; instils a customer service focus in all activities within scope of responsibilities. They will also be a critical contributor to the team assisting in the coordination, analysis, and process review of all projects within the work group, and will assist with monitoring, analysis and reporting on the program delivery performance metrics.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Responsible for coordinating traffic control and any required road closure related to planned maintenance activities with the pertinent sections internally and externally, and associated communications/media releases to other impacted stakeholders (such as Emergency Services, Ward Councillors, the public, and agencies such as MTO).
• Review City wide truck routes and implement alternate detours as required.
• Responsible for document control, project schedule tracking, co-ordination of works internally (within section) and externally (across Divisions and with external authorities and partners, e.g. Rail authorities and Ministries), and project monitoring. Regularly reports status of current projects.
• Teamwork and integration within the Division, with other Divisions, other Departments and other parties participating in cross-functional and cross-program initiatives to facilitate interdepartmental co-ordination of the transportation network initiatives.
• Coordinate the (internal and external) requests for review of traffic management plans and road closure requests including escarpments with various groups within the Division and provide any comments (received from the reviewing group) back, as required. Coordinates with other Departments/ Divisions/Sections to support the application of efficient practices, reduce redundancies, and improve communications relating to the road closure process.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, including Planning and external consultants.
• Recommends and implements strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiencies of processes and projects. Participates in continual improvement reviews on development reviews, protocol, and procedures, templates and forms, and suggests/undertakes required changes.
• Maintain database that centralizes key project information related to processes, project scope, and schedule. Ensure a methodical and sustainable approach for data collection and entry, process automation, workflow management, records and information retrieval.
• Assist with conducting operational review, continuous improvement and feasibility studies. Coordinate the monitoring and analyzing of the program delivery performance metrics, and allocations to ensure that work plan objectives are being achieved as it related to the job duties.
• Recommends policy and improvement strategies in the delivery of projects to meet mandated goals, objectives and deadlines.
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.