Supervisor, Transit Infrastructure

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the term position (up to 1 year) of Supervisor, Transit Infrastructure 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 Manager, Transit Infrastructure the Supervisor, Transit Infrastructure will provide leadership in implementing a wide variety of infrastructure projects to improve public transit. The position will be responsible for managing medium and large-scale projects, while also providing supervision and guidance to a team. They will coordinate closely with the Supervisor, Transit Planning, and Supervisor, Transit Scheduling, to ensure high-quality infrastructure projects are delivered that improve the transit system, ranging from transit centres, terminals, Park & Rides, transit priority measures and bus stops.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the bus stop infrastructure program, including providing guidance and strategic direction, and managing resources for annual accessibility improvements, shelter program, and bus stop signage installation.
• Assists in the development of Halifax Transit capital project budgets and development of project plans to make improvements to existing facilities or introduce new assets including transit terminals, Park & Rides, transit centres and transit priority measures.
• Provides project management of medium and large-scale projects, including the supervision/coordination of capital facility improvements.
• Contributes and provides expertise and strategic guidance on new initiatives, projects, and programs, such as new ferry service, bus rapid transit, etc. as it relates to the required infrastructure.
• Collaborates with transit staff, other municipal business units, and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery of projects from project inception, budgeting, procurement, managing contracts, delivery, and implementation.
• Coordinates and assigns workloads, ensuring alignment and collaboration among the team to efficiently meet project and program objectives.
• Prepares, analyses, and evaluates reports (including Council reports) for various public transit projects.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Project Management, Architecture, or equivalent. Graduate degree considered an asset.
• Minimum of three years of experience in transit and/or transportation planning or project management.
• Training and experience in project management is required.
• Licensed Professional Planner, Professional Engineer, or Project Management Professional certification considered an asset.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of public transit planning principles and best practices.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in preparation and management of large-scale capital and operating budgets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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: Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Networking/Relationship Building, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Change

WORK STATUS: Temporary, Full Time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours a week. Additional hours may be required because of project schedules, including attendance at evening public meetings.

SALARY: As per the NSGEU Local 107 Collective Agreement. ($83,500 to $114,800) per annum, commensurate with experience.

WORK LOCATION: The work location for this position is 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 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

(position # 78609667)