Manager, Transit Infrastructure

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent Full-Time position of Manager, Transit Infrastructure, in the Planning and Customer Engagement division of Halifax Transit.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting on 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 Director, Planning and Customer Engagement the Manager, Transit Infrastructure, is accountable for the successful delivery of transit programs and infrastructure initiatives that translate capital investment into operational, customer ready transit services. Leading a multidisciplinary team of project managers and technical staff, the role focuses on planning, coordination, and implementation of transit infrastructure and service readiness across projects of varying scale and complexity. By providing transit subject matter leadership and coordinating across internal and external delivery partners, this position ensures that new or improved transit facilities, services, and technologies are fully aligned with operational needs, service plans, and customer expectations at launch.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic guidance and direction for improvements to on street transit passenger infrastructure at bus stops, including hard surfaces, shelters, benches, signage, and other customer amenities.
• Leads the planning and implementation of on street transit priority measures of varying scale and complexity across diverse urban contexts.
• Accountable for the strategic planning and coordination of off street transit infrastructure initiatives, ranging from moderate scale renovations and upgrades to new transit terminals, stations, and Park & Ride facilities, with a focus on operational readiness and service integration.
• Leads and supports a multidisciplinary team of technical and professional staff, including field technicians responsible for bus stop infrastructure and project managers who deliver the transit program and operational components of multi departmental capital projects.
• Works in close partnership with internal delivery teams responsible for design and construction to ensure transit operational, customer, and service requirements are fully integrated into capital project delivery.
• Provides leadership and subject matter expertise to support the successful delivery of major transit initiatives—such as the introduction of new fleet technologies, new or expanded transit centres, bus rapid transit, and ferry services—by overseeing a team responsible for transit infrastructure requirements, service readiness, stakeholder coordination, and implementation planning
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in coordinating and/or delivering complex multi-disciplinary capital projects.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
• Training and experience in project management is required.
• Experience and knowledge of public transit infrastructure, including transit centres/garages, terminals, and on-street transit priority measures considered an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional certification considered an asset.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience with budget control and monitoring for large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodology and best practices.
• Ability to read and review technical documents and drawings for construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of accessibility requirements and improvements to built form.

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: Permanent, Full-Time.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 35 hours per week. Additional hours may be required to meet project requirements, including the attendance of evening or weekend public meetings.

SALARY: Non-Union Level NU 09, $105,040 to $135,936. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as those with exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievements relevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practices across the organization.

WORK LOCATION: TD Building, 1791 Barrington Street - 12th Floor. Work location can be changed according to operational requirements.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 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 # 78640748)