Would YOU like to be a member of a fantastic team in a Happening Community! The City of Grande Prairie has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Coordinator for Grande Prairie Transit, which provides an awesome service to our citizens.
Grande Prairie is located 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, has a population of over 50,000 - and with about 75% of the residents under the age of 45, we are indeed a vibrant place. The local economy is driven by several sectors (oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, tourism, institutional) and we are the retail center for more than 275,000 people in the Peace Country. Our City combines the amenities of a larger center with recreation, entertainment and outdoor venues for residents to enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a clean and safe community.
If you have at least 5 years experience in the Transit Industry, and are a dynamic, creative team player, then we want to talk to you! A High School Diploma is a must and a post secondary education in Business Administration or Transportation Planning would be considered an asset.
Reporting to the Transportation Services Manager, the Transit Coordinator performs a wide variety of professional, administrative, fiscal, and analytical transit related activities. This includes: contract and financial management, marketing, grant application and administration, budgeting, and overseeing the Transit Master Plan recommendations strategic priorities and policies.
The successful applicant will be expected to be an active member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association on both a Regional and National level. The candidate will have a valid driver’s license and be expected to provide a reliable vehicle for business use. Compensation will be in accordance with the City’s vehicle reimbursement policy
The City of Grande Prairie offers a very competitive salary and benefits package with extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
