Commissioner, Transportation and Works

Req ID: 25732

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 11/06/2024

Job Summary

One of Canada's fastest growing major cities, and the third most connected large city in the western hemisphere, Canada's 7th largest city, Mississauga, is routinely described as successful, well run, dynamic and world class. We are in an exciting period of significant urban transformation, full of possibilities and potential. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is focussed on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure. In this key leadership role, you have the opportunity to champion world class projects, build the foundation for future opportunities, and create a multi-modal transportation legacy for future generations.

Make your move to the City of Mississauga and come be part of something BIG!

Website: http://www.mississauga.ca

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the City Manager and CAO, you will provide leadership and oversight to all five Divisions of the Transportation and Works Department; Infrastructure Planning and Engineering, MiWay, Rapid Transit Office, Traffic Management and Municipal Parking, and Works Operations and Maintenance, and corporate projects that support the City's strategic priorities.

You will use your experiences, insights, strategic mindset, industry / community knowledge and collaborative approach to build relationships and define future vision, plans, goals and objectives of the Department. You will bring progressive strategies and operational leadership to a large and diverse team by setting high performance standards and will support your team in meeting them.

Through leadership of both non union and union employees, this position is accountable for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and overall management of Mississauga’s roadways, bridges, sidewalks and related infrastructure. The divisions in this service area also manage the City’s street lighting, municipal parking, noise barriers, cycling network, transit and the City’s fleet of vehicles.

Skills And Qualifications

With your degree and ten to fifteen years of notable career progression in public works, transportation and/or planning, you have demonstrated your strategic, people and financial management expertise in a public or private sector setting. A champion of organizational improvement and individual empowerment, you are ready to take on a broad and challenging portfolio in a growing, thriving city that values people, engagement and innovative thinking.

An empowered leader, this position requires extensive experience operating in a complex, community focused municipal environment. You have the ability to lead change, build a variety of relationships and contribute to the City’s key initiatives. Your exceptional leadership skills, business acumen, strategic planning, negotiating and communication skills contribute to your dynamic leadership capabilities.

In addition to relevant professional experience, the ideal candidate will maintain a commitment to providing exceptional customer service for the residents of Mississauga while achieving Council's priorities in a cost-effective manner within a multi-stakeholder environment. You have proven your superior political awareness, business acumen and track record of achieving measurable results when executing complex and transformational initiatives. Respected as an accomplished and experienced critical thinker, you will work with a high level of integrity and standard of ethics.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 214,336.00 - $ 285,783.00

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location: Civic Centre

Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.