Senior Manager, Operations, Roads & Traffic

The Town of Whitby is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities located in the heart of Durham Region in southern Ontario. It is home to approximately 140,000 residents and more than 2,200 businesses and is the second largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with two marinas, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, beaches and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. With a population projected to grow to 200,000 people within the next 7 years, Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future.

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, the Senior Manager, Operations, Roads & Traffic provides strategic leadership and oversees the full lifecycle of municipal road and traffic operations, including the maintenance of roads, bridges, traffic systems, signage, storm water infrastructure, and related assets in alignment with legislative and strategic goals. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, asset and risk planning, stakeholder engagement, and emergency response while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Civil Engineering with a P.Eng designation, along with C.E.T. certification through OACETT, an AORS Certified Road Supervisor (CRS-S) designation, and a valid Ontario Class “D” license. They bring at least 10 years of experience in municipal or public-sector infrastructure and road operations, including work in unionized environments, and a minimum of 7 years in progressive leadership roles overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate will have extensive knowledge of road maintenance, traffic operations, asset management, capital project delivery, regulatory compliance, and budgeting, with strong skills in procurement, vendor oversight, and risk management. Demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving, and change management abilities, coupled with a commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, are essential. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills with political acuity enable the candidate to effectively represent the Town in both operational and high-profile matters.

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If you wish to be considered for the role, please email a cover letter and your resume to Shelly Zevlever at careers@lesp.ca by September 14, 2025 @ 11:59 pm.

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Legacy Partners and the Town of Whitby are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Legacy Partners and the organization throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.