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About the Role

Dillon Consulting is seeking an experienced leader to expand its Transportation Planning & Strategy team. This role involves shaping market strategy, guiding staff development, and serving as a Project Director or Senior Advisor on multi-modal planning assignments and infrastructure strategies.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities to grow the Integrated Mobility Discipline in Canada.
Act as a trusted advisor to key public and private sector clients, maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships.
Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance Dillon’s market presence and thought leadership in transportation planning and strategy.
Lead proposal development and statements of qualifications for major transportation planning opportunities.
Advise, lead and/or manage project teams in the delivery of multi-modal transportation projects.
Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams.
Participate in stakeholder consultation programs and deliver municipal council and agency presentations.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Identify and implement a strategy to grow the Transportation Planning and Strategies team.
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Requirements

A degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or urban planning.
A minimum of 12 years of progressive professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
Proven leadership, people management, and business development capabilities.
Proven experience in leading transportation planning systems, demand forecasting, functional design and/or policy studies.
Demonstrated abilities in the leadership of large, multi-disciplinary projects and teams, with a minimum of six years in a project management capacity.
Exceptional abilities in project management, including budget, schedule, and quality control.
Proven skills in public and agency consultation for complex urban projects.
In-depth understanding of the southern Ontario, eastern Ontario, Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) and/or Atlantic Canada transportation market and established client relationships.
A track record of successful business development, including proposal leadership and a desire to build a market presence.
Track record of growing a team of consulting professionals to match business development goals.
Strong people management and mentorship skills.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills are essential.
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety.

Skills

Transportation Planning
Strategy Development
Market Strategy
Staff Development
Project Management
Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Proposal Development
Multi-modal Transportation Projects
Environmental Assessments
Secondary Plans
Transit Oriented Development
Regional Infrastructure Strategies
Functional and Preliminary Design
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA)
Complete Street Studies
Roadway Safety Policy Studies
Macro and Microscope Modelling
Stakeholder Consultation
Presentation Skills
Mentorship

Location

Toronto, Ontario
North York, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Oakville, Ontario
Vaughan, Ontario
Guelph, Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
London, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario

Work Type

Hybrid Work Arrangements
Flexible Work Hours

Experience Level

12+ years of progressive professional experience
Minimum of six years in a project management capacity

Education Level

Degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or urban planning

Salary/Compensations

$125,000 - $175,000

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan
Annual profit distributions
Flexible work hours
Hybrid work arrangement options
Competitive benefits package
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
Student loan repayment assistance
Wellness allowance
Enhanced mental health benefits
Ample paid vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
Premium pay for overtime

About the Company

Dillon Consulting operates as a single, unified team across 27 offices with over 1,300 staff nationwide.
Dillon is 100% employee-owned, allowing entrepreneurial drive to directly impact the business.
Employee owners benefit from annual profit distributions and a say in business evolution.
Opportunities exist to advance to Associate and Partner ownership levels with performance-informed profit allocations.
The company fosters a culture where technical excellence is championed and change is driven.

Equal Opportunity

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.