JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Traffic Services is to provide all traffic operations, road safety, traffic investigations and traffic management in the City of Ottawa. 

You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to the Service, and planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations.

Services and programs include integrated, safe and efficient management of the City’s transportation system network which has a direct impact on emergency services, business owners and the general population of the City of Ottawa. 

Traffic Services is comprised of the Traffic Operations and Traffic, Safety and Mobility units.

You are also accountable for managing the Service’s human and financial resources including contracted services for large capital programs as required.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related field

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the Transportation field, including a minimum of 5 years managing human resources, external contract resources, operating and capital budgets in a complex public organization or private sector corporation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations
• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations such as the Highway Traffic Act, the Ontario Traffic Manual or the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of Canada
• Development and implementation of long range and short term strategies for traffic services operations engineering and technical support
• The City of Ottawa, its operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant City codes, policies and procedures 
• Public private partnerships and other alternate service delivery models
• Principles and methods of economic, financial, social and political risk analysis
• Principles and practices of public policy and business administration 
• The City of Ottawa’s current social, political, business and economic climates
• Project management principles and practices
• Human resource management practices in a unionized work environment
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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JOB SUMMARY

ServiceOttawa is the first stop for City of Ottawa services for residents and businesses through ottawa.ca, My ServiceOttawa, Call Centre Services (3-1-1) and the Counter Service Centres. ServiceOttawa provides a gateway to the City so that residents and businesses don’t have to navigate multiple departments to get what they need. The mandate of ServiceOttawa is to achieve better outcomes for Ottawa residents and businesses when they access City services, by providing a consistent and positive client experience across multiple channels with a focus on Service Excellence. 

In this key client facing and customer service role, you are responsible for providing information and customer services for a wide range of City services, programs, policies, procedures, permits and fee structures, as part of a team of agents, delivered through a Client Service Centre; ensuring service continuity in responding to inquiries and urgent requests from the public, elected officials, internal staff, and other government agencies through a variety of platforms (primarily by phone and including electronic/web, email and in-person) in the most efficient and professional manner possible, minimizing referrals and transfers to other subject matter experts, where possible, and ensuring follow up where requested.  Work is performed in accordance with corporate/departmental/branch policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, as well as any applicable legislation/regulations, and in meeting performance and quality assurance standards. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 
Post-secondary education and/or training related to Customer Services is an asset

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a customer service environment, providing service to the public by telephone, in person, in writing and electronically in a multi-service environment, such as a in call centre and/or a counter service operations 

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of customer service delivery mechanisms and computer programs as they relate to products and services within the Client Service Centre
• Customer Service practices and strategies to resolving customer related complaints
• Corporate Microsoft computer applications MSWord , Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer/Ozone, and job specific programs such as LAGAN, Knowledge BASE, Ottawa.ca, MAP, ITX, VTAX, Aqacis,CLASS, RSVP, Autoprocess, SAP, etc.
• General office equipment
• Corporate cash handling procedures, operation of cash register, balancing cash and preparing daily deposits
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Knowledge of City of Ottawa organizational structure, services and personnel is an asset

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent customer service skills especially during busy periods, stressful situations or emergencies
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with municipal staff, elected officials and members of the general public by telephone and in-person
• Strong writing skills and ability to compose professional, clear and concise responses to written inquiries
• Organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making to selecting/suggesting a course of action within a list of possible alternatives, particularly after-hours, to minimize risk to the corporation and maximize public safety
• Work independently and in a team setting
• Possess an excellent attendance record 
• Punctual, reliable and dependable
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with varying situations
• Strong listening/comprehension skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Work a variety of shifts covering a 24-hour/7-days/week/365-days/year service period