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SalaryActive Transportation Coordinator
Department: Infrastructure Services
Location: Essex, Ontario
Position type:
Permanent, Full Time (35 hr./week)
Permanent, Full Time (35 hr./week)
Posting #: COE-5-24
Opening Date: January 25, 2024
CUPE 2974.1 Closing Date: February 2, 2024
General Closing Date: February 25, 2024
The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.
The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban centre of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan. The Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a work-life balance program and participation in the OMERS pension plan.
In A Nutshell:
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning and Development, this position fulfills a facilitation/coordination role for Active Transportation initiatives. The focus of this position will be across four major categories fostering Active Transportation:
Engineering: Improve Connectivity by Creating Safe and Convenient places to ride and walk.
Education: Giving people of all ages and abilities the skills and confidence to ride and walk.
Encouragement: Creating a strong cycling culture that welcomes and celebrates cycling.
Evaluation & Planning: Planning for cycling and walking as a safe and viable transportation option.
The preparation of the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) master plan established a need for an Active Transportation Coordinator to focus on the following major components:
- A comprehensive public engagement and consultation program designed to reach out to the general public and key stakeholders;
- An assessment of the current state of walking & cycling in Essex County and the identification and assessment of directions and strategies to support transportation choice
- Responsibility for the coordination and execution of Active Transportation planning, marketing, and education, including incorporating other municipal departments, agencies and organizations in the implementation of the Master Plan
- Development of a Community Based Social Media (CBSM) program to extend public outreach initiatives
- Development of a new Active Transportation interactive web-based map that identifies existing & proposed facilities.
- Development of an implementation plan with recommended prioritized cycling/walking network projects.
Day In The Life:
- Providing professional project leadership and expertise to a team of professional planning and administrative staff in policy and legislative initiatives by developing and updating Active Transportation monitoring plans, programs and services.
- Working collaboratively with both the public and private sectors to improve Active Transportation as an attractive travel option and promoting environmental and financial gains of using sustainable modes of transportation.
- Coordinating with area municipal staff and key stakeholders to maintain and develop Active Transportation programs and services.
- Advocating the benefits of Active Transportation to stakeholders
- Promoting active participation in program activities & education
- Promoting Active Transportation in the Region.
- Coordinating and assisting with events that support healthy living and Active Transportation and undertaking commuter and employee surveys to assess and monitor service feasibility and progress.
- Chairing meetings and preparing reports to the CWATS committee, County Council and Municipal Councils as required
- Creating, implementing and maintaining a system for tracking and monitoring progress on programs and projects
Day In The Life:
- Providing professional project leadership and expertise to a team of professional planning and administrative staff in policy and legislative initiatives by developing and updating Active Transportation monitoring plans, programs and services.
- Working collaboratively with both the public and private sectors to improve Active Transportation as an attractive travel option and promoting environmental and financial gains of using sustainable modes of transportation.
- Coordinating with area municipal staff and key stakeholders to maintain and develop Active Transportation programs and services.
- Advocating the benefits of Active Transportation to stakeholders
- Promoting active participation in program activities & education
- Promoting Active Transportation in the Region.
- Coordinating and assisting with events that support healthy living and Active Transportation and undertaking commuter and employee surveys to assess and monitor service feasibility and progress.
- Chairing meetings and preparing reports to the CWATS committee, County Council and Municipal Councils as required
- Creating, implementing and maintaining a system for tracking and monitoring progress on programs and projects.
- Identifying funding opportunities and working with municipal partners or applications
- Leading the development and implementation of a County-wide education and safety campaign on how to use new Active Transportation projects, educating bicyclists and motorists on their rights and duties, and how to share the road safely.
- Developing and distributing newsletters and promotional information including the use of social media (Facebook, Twitter) and updates for the www.cwats.ca webpage.
- Managing applications for funding from the County
- Performing other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
- Must possess a University degree in Planning or Engineering (preferred), Urban Planning, Public Health or relevant field.
- Master’s Degree will be considered an asset.
- Must possess a professional designation in Planning or Engineering.
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in planning and marketing/promotion related to Active Transportation initiatives.
- Knowledge of engineering and planning principles
- Demonstrated experience working in multi-disciplinary environment.
- Extensive experience in developing, designing and implementing service delivery strategies, policies and programs based on evaluation of operational processes.
- Must be able to create and sustain an organizational climate to build positive relationships and earn the confidence of County leaders and staff as well as external stakeholders.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of collaboration with public and private agencies and staff; the ability to deliver complex projects; and a strong knowledge of municipal sector services.
- Ability to perform work thoroughly, accurately and efficiently
- Superior communication skills; ability to make effective group presentations, including to audiences in which there is dissent and conflict; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, County officials, representatives of outside groups, and the public.
- Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manuals, related legislation, policies and processes related to the implementation of Active Transportation facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting using well-developed communications, analytical, problem-solving and computer skills with a proficiency in the use of standard software programs and tools for research and preparation of materials.
- Proven ability to manage large, complex projects or programs including a demonstrated application of transportation planning methods with familiarity with Active Transportation, TDM programs or equivalent.
- Demonstrated skills and sensitivity in working with schools, employers and public agencies.
- Strong knowledge in developing, monitoring and evaluating new programs.
- The ability to ensure that design and construction of municipal infrastructure conforms to required standards, specifications, procedures, etc.
What We Are Offering:
A competitive hourly rate of $33.71 as part of Cupe 2974.1. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of Ontario Municipal Employees. Retirement System (OMERS) is a pension system sought by many. The position is a 35 hours per week.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.
The County of Essex, embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through hr@countyofessex.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
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