Marketing Statement
As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Ensures asset and capital integration activities are within budget, scope and timelines; and scope and deliverables align with CMBC’s goals and objectives. Provides expert advice and technical expertise throughout project life-cycle. Participates in developing and managing project plans, risks register, resource strategies etc. Consults with CMBC stakeholder groups on project scope, acceptance criteria, milestone achievements, risks and issues etc.
Key Accountabilities
Provides expertise in the planning, implementing and monitoring of asset, capital and operational project integration to achieve success and minimize day to day impacts to operations and maintenance. Develops relevant project documentation. Assists with determining standards, objectives, schedules, resources, procurement strategies and risks related to the proposed project. Provides technical expertise and leadership to the project team to ensure compliance with regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
Ensures CMBC policies, procedures and guidelines are provided and validates that they are being followed.
Oversees project scheduling and resource plans to monitor project implementation.
Develops and establishes standard project reporting systems, including metrics, measurements and techniques, in order to support, monitor and evaluate the design and delivery of all the projects assigned, in consultation with CMBC senior management and TL project delivery.
Develops and manages relationships with stakeholders to understand needs, provide information and resolve issues. Oversees CMBC project staff, providing project–related guidance, work direction and performance management input. Identifies staffing conflicts and collaborates with projects and maintenance departments to resolve conflicts in a timely manner. Adjusts work priorities to respond to problems and urgent requests.
Participates in the planning of CMBC capital and operational projects to ensure that occupational health and safety requirements are met per provincial laws and regulations. Works with CMBC stakeholders and contractors to ensure project work sites where CMBC has been designated as Prime Contractor have established systems for safety supervision, hazard control, and site inspections, as well as appropriate first-aid capabilities.
Identifies and resolves project issues such as those related to scheduling, resourcing, cost-overruns, conflicting agendas and technical matters. Collaborates with leaders across the organization, with a view to ensuring project meets scope requirements and moving forward on achievement of project deliverables, as well as troubleshooting and resolving problems as required. Conduct technical/policy research and analysis; prepares reports and presentations.
Provides guidance on the delivery of quality assurance support services to assigned projects on behalf of CMBC, including quality planning, quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement. Supports and advises management and project managers to define, review and achieve necessary project quality to facilitate handover.
Ensures risk mitigation for assigned projects on behalf of CMBC, including risk identification, assessment, and analysis. Supports and advises management and project managers to register, prioritize, monitor, proactively control and mitigate project risks according to defined policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Supervises the management of project documentation, project databases and standards within the division. Develops customized reporting according to the requirements of different projects and project portfolios. Implements reporting process changes as directed by management.
Develops internal control checks for completeness, accuracy and proper signoff of project forms, closeout checklist and invoices and leads acceptance testing. Collaborates with TL Project Managers to confirm CMBC Operational and Maintenance plans have been developed prior to project handover. Ensures the required project collaterals are provided at handover (drawings, OEM guidelines etc) and project closeout meetings are held to advise CMBC Stakeholders when a project is ready for acceptance, in a timely manner.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The competencies of this position would be acquired through completion of University degree in Engineering, plus five (5) years related project management experience working in an Engineering, Technical or Maintenance environment. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Other Requirements
Requires a class 5 BC driver’s license
Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management and project reporting.
Familiarity with provincial laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety (e.g., Worker’s Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC Regulations)
Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues.
Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Solid interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to achieve consensus between groups.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Strong supervisory skills with demonstrable experience supervising union and non-union employees.
Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.
Solid negotiation skills as they pertain to contracts, multi-party agreements and conflict resolution.
PMP certification would be an asset.
Solid decision-making skills.
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Number of Available Positions: 1
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation
Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay
Salary $82,400 - $123,600 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How To Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: November 11, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca
