Project Manager, Transit Planning
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for a permanent full time position of Project Manager, Transit Planning position in the Planning & Customer Engagement division with Halifax Transit.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Transit Planning, the Project Manager (Transit Planning) is accountable for delivering key objectives of Halifax Transit by managing the implementation of strategic capital improvements and fostering innovative ways to ensure public transit is integrated into communities in livable and productive environments.
The position also provides leadership and coordination services in identifying program needs in the transit service delivery area. The Project Manager is responsible for building partnerships with the community and will provide leadership and direction with processes related to engaging the public in transit planning, design and service delivery.
At this time, this position will be responsible for representing Halifax Transit on multi-modal transportation plans and studies that serve to fulfill the municipality's transportation policy objectives (Long and Short-term Transit Plans, Integrated Mobility Plan, Rapid Transit Strategy, etc.), identifying opportunities to improve transit service and ultimately facilitate ridership growth, and leading planning initiatives to support the implementation of the Rapid Transit Strategy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the preparation of short, medium, and long term service plans for Halifax Transit.
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to create action plans which will provide for transit service improvements and expansion.
- Provides project management of specific projects including the supervision and coordination of capital improvements and construction projects.
- Coordinates the implementation of capital projects with other HRM business units.
- Creates detailed work plans; identifies project costs, deliverables, resources and schedules for implementation.
- Participates in the development of procedures and methods for reporting and analysis of data to establish trends, measure performance, and indicates needs for service improvements.
- Provides insight in the multi-year capital plan and recommends projects for inclusion.
- Develops and evaluates proposals for planning and coordinating the implementation of transit route and service changes.
- Seeks out and identifies opportunities for federal, provincial and local funding for public transit initiatives.
- Prepares, analyses, and evaluates reports (including Council reports) for various public transit projects.
- Represents Halifax Transit through presentations to the community, business and other internal/external stakeholders.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Urban Planning, or Architecture.
- Three to five years related experience in transportation planning, project management or construction management.
- Project management training and PMP certification considered an asset.
- Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) or equivalent Provincial or International designation is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
- Familiarity with transit system design criteria and industry standards.
- Knowledge of public transit and transportation planning/engineering principles.
- Strong ability to plan, organize and coordinate work with project teams.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to use GIS and mapping software for integrating spatial and attribute data.
- Have basic capacity to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Communications, Decision Making, Valuing Diversity, Risk Management, Organization and Planning, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Visioning, Strategic Thinking and Innovation, Networking/Relationship Building, Values and Ethics.
WORK STATUS: Permanent Full Time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Additional hours may be required to meet project requirements, including the attendance of evening or weekend public meetings.
SALARY: Level 6, Non-Union, $71,650 - $92,730
WORK LOCATION: 1791 Barrington Street, TD Building, 12th Floor.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
