Original job description
Organization
City of Nanaimo
Region
British Columbia
Application Deadline
November 27, 2026 before 16:30
Type
Permanent Full-Time
Category
Engineering
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Description
The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Manager, Transportation Planning. Reporting to the Manager, Transportation, the Assistant Manager, Transportation Planning is responsible for leading and coordinating the City’s transportation planning function, including the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies and programs. The Assistant Manager, Transportation Planning organizes and directs personnel and resources to ensure transportation planning initiatives are completed effectively and in accordance with accepted industry best practices.
Requirements
Applicants must have a degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline from a recognized educational institution. A minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a municipal transportation engineering or planning environment, including substantial experience with planning studies, policy or program development, public engagement, consultant assignments, functional design, and project delivery, as well as proven supervisory experience in a unionized technical environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants must have a membership in, or eligibility for membership in, an applicable professional association (e.g. EGBC, PIBC) as well as a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Salary & Benefits
This is a permanent full-time exempt position offering 35 hours of work per week, with a salary range of $116,830.80 to $124,288.09 as well as a competitive benefits package. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.
Contact
Email: employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca
Other Relevant Information
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca referencing the specific competition 26-133 by the application deadline. For detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca.
The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the City’s transportation planning function, including developing and implementing transportation plans, policies, and programs. Organize and direct personnel and resources to deliver planning initiatives effectively and in accordance with industry best practices.
Requirements
A degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline and at least three years of progressive experience in municipal transportation engineering or planning are required; equivalent education and experience may be considered. Applicants must have substantial experience in planning studies, policy or program development, public engagement, consultant assignments, functional design, and project delivery, proven supervisory experience in a unionized technical environment, eligibility for membership in an applicable professional association, and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Skills
- Transportation Planning
- Transportation Engineering
- Policy Development
- Program Development
- Public Engagement
- Functional Design
- Project Delivery
- Personnel Management
- Resource Coordination
- Supervision
- Municipal Planning
- Industry Best Practices
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Transportation Planning
- Transportation Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Urban Planning
- Municipal Transportation
- Transportation Plans
- Policy Development
- Program Development
- Planning Studies
- Public Engagement
- Consultant Assignments
- Functional Design
- Project Delivery
- Supervisory Experience
- Unionized Technical Environment
- Professional Association Membership
- EGBC
- PIBC
- BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Industry Best Practices
