Vice President of Transportation Planning

Vice President of Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering Join to apply for the Vice President of Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering role at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited Shape the future of transportation in Ontario. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Transportation, this position will be responsible for business development, proposal preparation, project management, and delivery of projects in any of the following areas: Lead and grow our transportation planning and traffic engineering practice. Manage complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets. Collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices. Deliver innovative solutions for municipal transportation master plans, corridor studies, and multi-modal strategies. Your Work Will Include Transportation master plans and network planning Active transportation strategies Transit planning and ridership forecasting Transportation safety Traffic calming and traffic management Transportation policy Environmental assessments Travel demand forecasting and traffic micro-simulation Key Responsibilities Oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful delivery Drive business development and proposal preparation Mentor and develop a team of planners, engineers, and technical staff Monitor project financial performance and team utilization Contribute to annual business planning and strategic growth initiatives What You’ll Bring Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering Professional Engineer designation preferred Proven experience as a Project Manager for large-scale transportation studies A curriculum vitae with a diverse portfolio of project experience Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills PMP or formal project management training (asset) Valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle Additional Assets Traffic safety audits and signal design experience Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Inroads Why Choose Burnside? Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance. We Offer A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities A competitive compensation and benefits package RRSP company matching plan Career growth and professional development opportunities Potential for performance-driven bonusing Active social committees A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace, and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department. Company Profile – More About Us Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450+ staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics. #J-18808-Ljbffr