Transportation Planning & Infrastructure Manager

Overview

Surrey is one of Canada's largest municipalities with thousands of kilometres of roads, sidewalks, paths, and bike lanes. The city has a significant capital program to enable safe and efficient mobility for people and goods throughout the transportation system. Set to become the most populous city in BC by 2041 the pressure on the transportation system will continue to grow and now requires a dedicated team to develop the annual capital and rehabilitation programs.

Employment Status

Exempt - Regular Full-Time

Scope

The Transportation Planning and Infrastructure Manager will lead a team of professionals within the Engineering Department's Transportation Division and report to the Manager, Transportation. The role is responsible for transportation planning and infrastructure initiatives, including coordinating with external agencies; coordinating with external agencies, including the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and TransLink, on major capital projects; planning and implementing transit initiatives with Coast Mountain Bus Company and TransLink; planning cycling routes and developing design standards; implementing the annual transportation infrastructure improvement and rehabilitation program delivered by the Project Delivery Division; coordinating with internal and external partners ; and providing customer-focused service to residents, City Council, staff, businesses, stakeholders, and other customers. The Manager serves as the central point of coordination for transportation planning and programming within the Transportation Division and provides strategic oversight across the section's functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for the Transportation Planning section, ensuring consistent priorities, integrated work planning, and effective use of resources.
• Develop and implements section work plans, programs, and performance measures aligned with Division goals, City priorities, and available resources.
• Oversee the coordination of transportation policies, plans, and capital programs, to support the effective planning and delivery of transportation initiatives.
• Direct the development of servicing plans, capital programs, and funding strategies, ensuring projects are well-defined, justified, and ready for delivery.
• Lead coordination with internal departments and external agencies, including TransLink and MOTI, to advance transportation initiatives and secure funding.
• Ensure bylaws, standards, and planning practices are current, coordinated, and aligned with City objectives and industry best practices.
• Lead the City's annual transportation infrastructure program by: prioritizing projects (data driven approach), preparing TOR's, reviewing/approving designs and associated budgets, and jointly inspecting/approving final construction with the Construction Project Managers;
• Transportation infrastructure projects will include walking, cycling, transit, and road improvement projects (new and upgrades); and pavement, structures and other transportation infrastructure maintenance/rehabilitation;
• Local Area Service projects for transportation infrastructure;
• Provide transportation design expertise for major city and regional projects;
• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including external agencies, City Council and subject matter experts to ensure Surrey identifies and implements the highest priority projects with attention to details and best practices;
• Ensure that all stakeholder needs are identified through regular consultation and effective communication;
• Monitor and prepare submissions for all funding opportunities, including TransLink programs;
• Develop and implement systems and technologies to monitor key performance indicators and report on performance targets;
• Prepare reports, presentations, and respond to queries from Council, committees and the public in a timely and helpful manner;
• Prepare information for social media and the website to inform the public about the transportation infrastructure program, including updates on project;
• Co-manage/support infrastructure within Surrey Road allowance, such as fiberoptics and, cell towers;
• Ensure alignment with City of Surrey Engineering standards, policies, and infrastructure objectives, and the City's overarching Sustainability Charter and Public Safety Strategy; and
• Perform other job-related duties.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a P.Eng designation registered with EGBC, or a combination of related education and experience;
• More than 10 years' related experience in road design, including progressive accountability with large-scale complex projects, preferably in a technical field;
• Professional Designation
• Demonstrated project management skills in a complex environment;
• Excellent knowledge of transportation planning and funding related to implementing new projects and initiatives;
• Experience leading and managing a team of professionals;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders both technical and non-technical;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent skills in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to reach mutually acceptable solutions while achieving consensus between groups; including strong negotiation skills as they pertain to contracts, multi-party agreements, and conflict resolution;
• Proven experience and results in managing projects and teams under pressure; and
• Commitment to leading and working in alignment with the City's Values.
• Class 5 driver's license

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Salary Information: M4 - $157,557 - $185,361

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 23, 2026.

Our Values

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