Business Project and Special Events Coordinator

  • Ottawa
  • City Of Ottawa
Requisition ID: 11482 Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Transit Customer Syst & Planning Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - up to 30 months Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: ATU 1760 Salary Information: $65,279.76 - $92,588.86 annually (2023 rates of pay) Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Transportation Application Close: 30/04/2024JOB SUMMARYTransit Service Planning is responsible for service and operations planning for bus, rail and Para Transpo services (including route planning, bus stop planning, service frequency, scheduling, and bus type assignment), capital and operating budgeting for the department, transit fare policy, performance reporting, development of policies and long-range plans, establishment of service standards and design standards, delivery of the City’s transit priority program, and continuous improvement for departmental operations. You are responsible for managing and implementing various projects and special events involving all aspects of the division’s operations and mandate to respond to organizational change, improve services and address and resolve emerging issues. You support Senior Staff in the decision making process by conducting research, compiling and analyzing research findings, briefing Senior staff, writing reports and responses. You also respond to requests and complaints directed to Senior Staff from the general public, City Council, City Staff, and other levels of government.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of 3 year university degree in Arts, Business Administration, Communications, Sociology or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in large organization with a range of related experience in operational policy, operational reviews, public consultation, project management, research analyses and/or implementing initiatives. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESCompletion of Incident Management System 100 course through EMO within the timeframe determined by the employerKNOWLEDGE Extensive knowledge of the Special Events By-law and related operational policies/procedures Project Management principles and techniques Consultative skills Organizational change and development Human Resources practices and principles Applicable legislation relating to municipal Right of way bylaws Planning and performance measurement Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Plan, lead, coordinate and complete project within deadlines Lead initiatives, change processes and work groups Conduct research, information interviews Compile and analyze complex issues and data Make formal presentations to Senior Staff and Managers Write clear and concise reports, presentations, and correspondence Work cooperatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams Communicate effectively with Senior Staff, Councillors and/or other levels of government Work under the stress of multiple, changing demands Demonstrated leadership and initiative Credibility within the Department Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction Collaborative approach in working with others Effective organizational and project management skills Innovative and creative, flexible Possess sound judgement, discretion, tact, and diplomacy Strong interpersonal and team building skills WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.