Manager, Regulated Road Use
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Number**:** 53188
The City of Edmonton seeks a dynamic Manager, Regulated Road Use to manage the City’s Regulated Road Use area that provides equitable access and use of public streets, sidewalks and alleyways. Reporting to the General Supervisor, Planning and Permitting, this position leads a diverse portfolio of permitting programs and 15+ technical staff, that provide permits, licenses and agreements that authorize the use of public road right-of-way for construction and development, businesses, residents and internal City areas. This role also oversees programs that increase the vibrancy and liveability of City’s streets, including the Patio Program on Public Spaces and On-Street Market Program.
In this integrated role, you will lead a highly technical team and administrators, while providing leadership for continual improvement and customer service. As well, you will oversee policies and procedures and build strong interdepartmental relationships to ensure the legal compliance, technical excellence, financial sustainability and ongoing alignment to City Bylaws for the use of public roadway. Join us to significantly impact the regulatory use of our City’s public road right-of-way!
What will you do?
- Develop and oversee programming for the Regulated Road Use team, including managing License of Occupations, agreements (ie: Right of Consent and Access Agreements etc) and traffic permits (ie: OSCAM permits, moving permits, ULA permits, utility cut and restoration etc) for the use of public road right-of-way, while ensuring legal compliance and maintaining a registry of agreements
- Lead Regulated Road Use programs, including the Patio Program on Public Spaces and On-Street Markets Program with businesses and Business Improvement Areas to increase vibrancy and liveability of City streets, sidewalks and alleyways
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of unit-level processes and practices, while aligning to Section and Branch strategies, processes and culture
- Partner with internal and external collaborators to build relationships and ensure integrated program and service delivery for public road right-of-way use
- Lead, establish, and exemplify the desired work group culture, supporting City Cultural Commitments, Leadership Principles, and Corporate Promise
- Manage a team of 15+ staff, including staff issues, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and recruitment processes
- Engage, train and support staff to ensure they are competent and equipped for their roles, while monitoring engagement and implementing development plans
- Ensure compliance with OH&S, ENVISO, Procurement, and all other City policies and procedures
- Provide strategic input into section, branch and department policies and business plans related to Regulated Road Use management
- Develop strategies to minimize taxpayer impacts and maximize revenues from occupancy fees for public road right-of-way use
- Act as an advanced technical expert and senior resource for road right-of-way management on complex, high-risk, and city-wide files
- Support the General Supervisor and Director with timely issue notification and escalation, providing proposed solutions
- Ensure prudent and effective use of financial and human resources, determining budget requirements, monitoring costs, and escalating issues as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role directly supervising staff within a large, complex, and unionized organization
Assets:
- Certification or coursework/training in public administration, change management, project management, continuous improvement, or other leadership training
- Eligible for certification through APEGA or ASET
Skills required for success:
- Proven experience in people leadership, including recruitment, coaching, performance development, management, conflict resolution, and the ability to delegate and empower others
- Demonstrated knowledge in urban planning, civil engineering, and/or Land/Regulated Road Use management, with expert skills in managing complex information and processes, and the ability to stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to establish, direct, and motivate staff to deliver work timely, coupled with experience leading change in internal teams, business processes, and with external collaborators
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and report writing, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, work collaboratively, and interact effectively with diverse groups of leaders, colleagues, staff, citizens, and external contractors
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:
- Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
- **Hours of work:**36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Salary: $105,668.31 - $132,083.940 (Annually)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
- Management and Out-of-Scope positions at the City of Edmonton are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the Civic Service Union 52 bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits**.**
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
**Talent Acquisition Consultant:**AS/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:** ML2 - Business Services
Posting Date**:** Aug 25, 2025
Closing Date**:** Sept 8, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department**:** Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s)****: 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.
Manager, Regulated Road Use
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Number**:** 53188
The City of Edmonton seeks a dynamic Manager, Regulated Road Use to manage the City’s Regulated Road Use area that provides equitable access and use of public streets, sidewalks and alleyways. Reporting to the General Supervisor, Planning and Permitting, this position leads a diverse portfolio of permitting programs and 15+ technical staff, that provide permits, licenses and agreements that authorize the use of public road right-of-way for construction and development, businesses, residents and internal City areas. This role also oversees programs that increase the vibrancy and liveability of City’s streets, including the Patio Program on Public Spaces and On-Street Market Program.
In this integrated role, you will lead a highly technical team and administrators, while providing leadership for continual improvement and customer service. As well, you will oversee policies and procedures and build strong interdepartmental relationships to ensure the legal compliance, technical excellence, financial sustainability and ongoing alignment to City Bylaws for the use of public roadway. Join us to significantly impact the regulatory use of our City’s public road right-of-way!
What will you do?
- Develop and oversee programming for the Regulated Road Use team, including managing License of Occupations, agreements (ie: Right of Consent and Access Agreements etc) and traffic permits (ie: OSCAM permits, moving permits, ULA permits, utility cut and restoration etc) for the use of public road right-of-way, while ensuring legal compliance and maintaining a registry of agreements
- Lead Regulated Road Use programs, including the Patio Program on Public Spaces and On-Street Markets Program with businesses and Business Improvement Areas to increase vibrancy and liveability of City streets, sidewalks and alleyways
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of unit-level processes and practices, while aligning to Section and Branch strategies, processes and culture
- Partner with internal and external collaborators to build relationships and ensure integrated program and service delivery for public road right-of-way use
- Lead, establish, and exemplify the desired work group culture, supporting City Cultural Commitments, Leadership Principles, and Corporate Promise
- Manage a team of 15+ staff, including staff issues, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and recruitment processes
- Engage, train and support staff to ensure they are competent and equipped for their roles, while monitoring engagement and implementing development plans
- Ensure compliance with OH&S, ENVISO, Procurement, and all other City policies and procedures
- Provide strategic input into section, branch and department policies and business plans related to Regulated Road Use management
- Develop strategies to minimize taxpayer impacts and maximize revenues from occupancy fees for public road right-of-way use
- Act as an advanced technical expert and senior resource for road right-of-way management on complex, high-risk, and city-wide files
- Support the General Supervisor and Director with timely issue notification and escalation, providing proposed solutions
- Ensure prudent and effective use of financial and human resources, determining budget requirements, monitoring costs, and escalating issues as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role directly supervising staff within a large, complex, and unionized organization
Assets:
- Certification or coursework/training in public administration, change management, project management, continuous improvement, or other leadership training
- Eligible for certification through APEGA or ASET
Skills required for success:
- Proven experience in people leadership, including recruitment, coaching, performance development, management, conflict resolution, and the ability to delegate and empower others
- Demonstrated knowledge in urban planning, civil engineering, and/or Land/Regulated Road Use management, with expert skills in managing complex information and processes, and the ability to stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to establish, direct, and motivate staff to deliver work timely, coupled with experience leading change in internal teams, business processes, and with external collaborators
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and report writing, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, work collaboratively, and interact effectively with diverse groups of leaders, colleagues, staff, citizens, and external contractors
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:
- Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
- **Hours of work:**36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Salary: $105,668.31 - $132,083.940 (Annually)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
- Management and Out-of-Scope positions at the City of Edmonton are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the Civic Service Union 52 bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits**.**
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
**Talent Acquisition Consultant:**AS/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:** ML2 - Business Services
Posting Date**:** Aug 25, 2025
Closing Date**:** Sept 8, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department**:** Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s)****: 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.