Job Description

Help shape the future of how our community moves. As the Active Transportation Specialist, you will lead the advancement of safe, connected, and sustainable transportation across Strathcona County. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll drive strategic initiatives that support walking, cycling, and other active modes of travel - bringing together internal teams, community partners, and Council to deliver impactful solutions.

Through planning, education, and evaluation, you’ll play a key role in fostering a culture of safe active transportation while representing the County in public forums and helping create a more connected, healthy, and vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of Active Transportation and traffic safety strategies aligned with County priorities
• Develop, update, and manage plans, policies, and bylaws in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Identify, pursue, and administer grant funding from provincial, federal, and private sources
• Monitor best practices and research to inform planning and policy updates
• Support budget planning and tracking to align with program objectives
• Ensure initiatives align with County traffic safety policies and approved plans
• Respond to public inquiries and provide expert advice on Active Transportation
• Manage consultation and engagement projects, including RFP development and oversight
• Oversee implementation of programs, projects, and partnerships supporting Active Transportation
• Review designs, reports, and infrastructure plans for safety, accessibility, and policy compliance; conduct site visits and inspections
• Maintain data, monitor performance, and evaluate program effectiveness to support continuous improvement and strategic planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, government agencies, and key stakeholders, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, community groups, and government agencies
• Lead public education and engagement efforts to increase awareness and encourage safe active transportation behaviours
• Research emerging trends and best practices in active transportation and apply them to local initiatives

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field with five (5) years of relevant experience, or a diploma in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field with seven (7) years of related experience. Relevant experience could include experience in municipal government, active transportation planning, traffic safety, or policy development
• A degree in Planning or Public Policy with a focus on mobility and sustainability is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects, multimodal transportation planning, and safety programs
• Familiarity with Vision Zero, Safe Systems, or similar frameworks
• Experience in civil or transportation engineering is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate programs and recommend improvements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging public audiences and facilitating discussions

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.