City of Kingston

About City of Kingston

Opening Statement Kingston’s vision of being a smart, livable 21st century city is fast becoming reality. History and innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario. With a stable and diversified economy that includes global corporations, innovative startups and all levels of government, Kingston’s high quality of life offers access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities. Position Summary Job Purpose Reporting to the Policy and Program Coordinator, Transportation Services with assignments across the Transportation Services group, the Transportation and Parking Policy Intern provides transportation and parking policy-related research support, and assists in the development and implementation of active transportation programing and public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct research and analysis, using qualitative and quantitative data in areas including parking policy, active transportation policy, and By-law review Support the City’s transportation goals through research, creation of briefing materials and engagement of both institutional and business sector partners, and the development of events and promotions designed to encourage the adoption of active transportation Support the delivery of transportation programing, including active routes to school, bicycle parking, and public education Prepare and edit reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and other documents Monitor and report on developments in legislation, governmental policies, procedures or trends that impact the Corporation Maintain awareness of local municipal issues, including monitoring social media websites, newspapers, and other local media coverage Perform benchmarking studies, and research best practices Respond to employee and/or customer enquiries in person, over the phone, or by email Contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of projects and initiatives Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Competencies Must be enrolled in or returning to a full-time post secondary program in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field Previous experience in transportation planning considered an asset Skills, Abilities, Work Demands Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong customer service skills, including the ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of internal and external clients and the public Ability to work effectively, independently and as a team member Intermediate skills in MS Office Organizational and time management skills with a capacity to learn A satisfactory criminal record check will be required at successful candidate's expense Closing Statement Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. Please upload to your profile, any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position you are applying to. We thank all of those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The City of Kingston is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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