Community Transportation Project Manager

by Middlesex County

Position Type: Contract
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Oct 14, 2025
Experience: 2 Years
Education: College Diploma (3 years)
Middlesex County

Job Description

About Middlesex County
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario.  We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London, but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists. 

At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.

Position Overview
The Community Transportation Project Manager is responsible for managing the inter-community transit program (Middlesex County Connect). The Community Transportation Project Manager will implement and maintain policies, programs and initiatives for the operation of the Middlesex County Connect transit program, including routes, schedules, demand forecasting, marketing, analyse and evaluate transit related activities.

The Community Transportation Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that the Middlesex County Connect transit project is delivered with consideration to the identification and control of the project scope, schedule, costs and the management of associated risks. The Community Transportation Project Manager provides leadership, guidance, technical competence, innovative problem solving and achieves results through effective teamwork. This position will involve a high degree of partner engagement.

This is a temporary, full-time position for a period of up to 12 months to provide coverage for a parental leave.

Qualifications
  • Three–year college diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification an asset.
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in policy and program development, including one (1) to two (2) years of experience in managing projects.
  • Must have excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence others.
  • Strong, effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, liaise with key stakeholders and to function effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced computer skills including MS Office.
  • Strong time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and interpret information.
  • Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to formulate solutions.
  • A valid “G” driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $54.21 to $63.42 per hour for 35 hours per week plus 13% for pay in lieu of benefits
  • Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email at hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2025.  

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.

Accommodations
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.