Transportation Engineer

Job Description

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview:
The Transportation Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of transportation infrastructure and mobility projects that support the municipality’s strategic goals for safety, accessibility, sustainability, and growth. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, this role ensures that transportation systems—including roads, intersections, transit facilities, active transportation networks, and traffic control devices—are designed and maintained in accordance with municipal standards, provincial regulations, and best engineering practices.

The Transportation Engineer collaborates with internal departments, consultants, developers, and the public to assess transportation needs, conduct technical reviews, and develop solutions that enhance mobility and reduce congestion. The role is also accountable for supporting long-range transportation planning, managing capital projects, and contributing to policy development and public engagement initiatives.

Core Accountabilities:

Transportation Planning
Leads transportation master planning with a multi-modal focus
Develops policies, guidelines, and implementation strategies in support of Council‑approved strategies and corporate priorities
Conducts functional planning, concept design, cost-benefit analyses, traffic impact, and road safety assessments
Develops project costing, capital planning, and parking management strategies
Plans and executes communication strategies and stakeholder engagement

Development Review
Reviews infrastructure plans and drawings for compliance with standards, municipal plans and policies, and sound engineering practice
Liaises with developers to ensure adherence to transportation requirements
Assists in preparation and implementation of Subdivision, Development, and Utility Right of Way Agreements
Reviews variances and policy amendments
Collaborates with Town departments (e.g., Public Works) to integrate operational input into reviews

Policy & Corporate Support
Reviews and develops policies/bylaws supporting mobility and parking goals
Ensures engineering and construction guidelines remain current and aligned with active transportation and transit objectives

Capital Project Management
Charters, plans, and oversees assigned capital projects
Manages procurement of consulting and contracting services
Monitors project performance, change control, contract administration, and recordkeeping
Closes out projects, ensures compliance, completes reporting, and transfers assets to operations

Health & Safety
Understands and fulfills the Worker responsibilities as outlined in the Town of Canmore Health & Safety Directive
Participates in the Town’s health & safety program and complies with all legislation, policies, directives, procedures, and Safe Work Practices relevant to the tasks being performed
Works in a manner that is safe and protects the health and safety of self and others
Refrains from causing or participating in harassment or violence
Reports injuries and incidents/concerns about unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions

Key Competencies

Professional Judgment & Accountability – Applies sound engineering judgment in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and municipal policy; understands the engineer’s duty to protect public safety and the public interest
Technical & Analytical Thinking – Analyzes complex transportation problems, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical, defensible solutions using appropriate data, standards, and best practices
Project & Consultant Management – Plans, prioritizes, and oversees capital and planning projects effectively; manages consultants, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve desired outcomes
Collaboration & Relationship Building – Builds effective working relationships with internal departments, external agencies, developers, consultants, and the public through trust, professionalism, and respect
Communication & Influence – Clearly communicates technical information to non‑technical audiences; prepares well‑reasoned recommendations and contributes effectively to reports, presentations, and public engagement activities
Initiative & Continuous Improvement – Demonstrates initiative in identifying improvements to processes, policies, and infrastructure outcomes; remains current with evolving transportation practices and emerging trends
Adaptability & Resilience – Maintains effectiveness when priorities shift, timelines change, or competing interests arise; responds constructively to feedback, setbacks, and ambiguity
Ethics, Respect & Workplace Conduct – Acts with integrity and accountability; contributes to a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace and complies with all health, safety, and organizational policies