Why Guelph
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
* Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
* Paid personal days;
* Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
* Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
* Employee and Family Assistance Program;
* Parental leave top up program;
* Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
* Employee recognition programs.
Position Overview
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Sustainable Transportation Coordinator in the Engineering and Transportation Services Department. The Sustainable Transportation Coordinator will be responsible for activities and initiatives that further the City of Guelph’s goals to achieve net zero carbon by 2051 and will enhance community health and wellness. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Assists in the development and implementation of sustainable transportation programs, projects and initiatives that work toward achieving the goal of reducing the mode share of daily trips made by personal vehicle. This includes non-infrastructure recommendations of the Cycling Master Plan (2013) and Active Transportation Network Study (2017).
* Executes educational outreach and promotion programs and supports community events and activities such as the Tour de Guelph, Car Free Day, Clean Air Day and other events that include a sustainable transportation component.
* Serves an advisory, facilitation and advocacy support role to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Active and Safe Routes to School Committees and provide supplemental support as needed to Guelph area schools to encourage walking to school.
* Assists with the review of development applications.
* Provides front line advice and recommendations from a technical and practical sustainable transportation perspective to various departments on projects including transit initiatives, local traffic studies, carshare service expansion, development applications, urban planning and/or design projects, and others.
* Works with Guelph Transit and Youth Services to facilitate increased use of transit and its integration with cycling and walking in Guelph.
* Coordinates and liaises with other government agencies, residents, institutions, businesses and other stakeholders to advance Sustainable Transportation projects and related strategic objectives of the City.
* Assists with updating policies and bylaws to reflect new facilities and programs, as needed.
* Maintains relationships with community groups and stakeholders to raise community awareness and promote community participation in TDM sustainable transportation initiatives and events.
* Provide assistance with public consultations on specific sustainable transportation projects when required.
* Prepares committee/council reports, recommendations and presentations as required.
* At times may represent the City of Guelph on various regional and national committees.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a degree in Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography or closely related field and 2–3 years progressive experience related to sustainability programs and initiatives. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
* Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
* Knowledge of urban sustainable transportation practices and philosophies.
* Experience in one or more of the following would be considered an asset: educational outreach and awareness, community-based social marketing, and/or public engagement.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work with various stakeholders, including provincial and federal agencies, institutions, businesses, residents, students, employees and colleagues.
* Ability to be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and work effectively in team situations.
* Ability to provide a solution oriented, customer service approach using good judgement, creativity, and strategic thinking.
* Accomplished skills and experience in research and analysis.
* Intermediate skills Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and the general public.
* Experience reviewing development applications (site plans, zone change applications, official plan applications) is an asset.
Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends in order to attend meetings and events.
Pay/Salary
CUPE 973 Grade 8: $33.19 - $40.76 per hour
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Thursday, February 27, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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