Livable Streets Specialist

City of Winnipeg
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Winnipeg, MB
Closes May 26, 2026

Livable Streets Specialist

Department: Public Works – Transportation

Designated Work Location: 1155 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent position on a temporary basis until August 16, 2030, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: Schedule A1: $70,962.96 – $95,301.81 annually (Grade 3)

Schedule A2:  $70,962.96 – $92,905.95 annually (Grade 3)

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127003

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers. In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile: 

Under the general supervision of the Senior Active Transportation Planner, the Livable Streets Specialist is responsible for research, planning, public engagement, and review in support of the delivery of sustainable mobility, including but not limited to pedestrian and cycling initiatives.

Responsibilities include research, preparation of reports, responding to inquiries and applications, and facilitation of community consultation. The position is required to participate in interdepartmental planning and development, and to provide recommendations in relationship to transportation planning and policy. The Livable Streets Specialist works to assist in coordination of active transportation branch tasks and directly engages with internal and external stakeholders and the community in a collaborative manner to facilitate the delivery of programming and services related to sustainable transportation.

This position works collaboratively, and in consultation with, all relevant departments of the City, consultants, stakeholders and the public to deliver a range of planning work related to alternative transportation modes and sustainable mobility, with a focus being the implementation of Winnipeg’s Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies. The position must have a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy, bylaws, standards and guidelines in research and planning.

As the Livable Streets Specialist you will:

• Participate in pedestrian & cycling project planning, programs and special initiatives
• Promote pedestrian and cycling transportation in support of the priorities and strategic goals of the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies by liaising with stakeholders including the Active Transpiration Advisory Committee and the public
• Be the subject matter expert for Transportation Division in new/nascent/developing aspects of sustainable mobility beyond those of the PCS including but not limited to: complete streets, transportation demand management (TDM), curbside utilization, shared parking, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), autonomous vehicles, rideshare, etc.
• Research new initiatives and trends in pedestrian and cycling planning, policy, programs and infrastructure

Your education and qualifications include:

1.  Bachelor’s degree in a related area (Planning, Engineering, Public/Business Administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Master’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, or Public/Business Administration is preferred.
3. A minimum of 1 year experience in one of the following fields; Transportation Planning, Urban planning or Transportation Engineering.
4. Experience related to policies and planning in the area of Active Transportation.
5. Strong research, analytical and decision making skills.
6. Knowledge of transportation planning methods.
7. Ability to understand, execute and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
8. Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
9. Knowledge of contemporary planning and community issues.
10. Knowledge of developing best practices related to sustainable transportation.
11. Knowledge of cycling and pedestrian best practices and policies.
12. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters in a professional manner and exercise discretion and sound judgement in decisions.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to facilitate working relationships, interact effectively with a variety of individuals including other staff, senior management, managers, and the public (consultants, contractors, and other external groups) with tact and diplomacy.
14. Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.
15. Knowledge of City and Provincial regulations and policies such as the Highway Traffic Act, Traffic By-Law, OurWinnipeg, Transportation Master Plan, Winnipeg’s Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies is preferred.
16. Valid Manitoba Driver’s License Class 5 is preferred.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.  If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

How to Apply:

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).
2. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes:

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ’s or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Senior Active Transportation Planner

1. *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-
2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation – Treatment of Incumbents).
3. If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.