VÉLO QUÉBEC'S MISSION
Since 1967, Vélo Québec, a non-profit organization with a wide range of activities, has been a fixture on the Quebec cycling scene. Whether for leisure or tourism purposes, or as a clean, active means of transportation, Vélo Québec relentlessly promotes the use of bicycles to improve the environment, health and well-being of citizens.
Job summary
Visit Route verte is a vast collective project offering 5300 km of cycling network across Quebec. Initiated by Vélo Québec in 1995 and developed in collaboration with hundreds of regional and local partners, with the support of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD), Route verte has become the largest cycling network in North America.
The Project Manager is responsible for carrying out various technical mandates and projects related to Route verte.
Some of the objectives of Route verte
- Ensure the safety and comfort of cyclists by bringing facilities up to standard;
- Mobilize managers and partners;
- Complete the expansion phases of the cycling network;
- Conduct research and documentation.
General responsibilities
- Produce studies, technical opinions, data sheets and expert advice on walking and cycling in conjunction with Route verte:
- Carry out information gathering, field surveys, inventories of facilities and signage, meetings with relevant partners, cost estimates, etc;
- Compile and analyze data;
- Follow-up with managers;
- Collaborate on the production of maps and plans;
- Write recommendation reports and prepare presentations for managers;
- Support partners in Route verte expansion projects;
- Document interactions with managers in the CRM tool;
- Preparation of segment management agreements for Route verte;
- Monitor deadlines and hours allocated to assigned mandates;
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.
Profile required
- University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. geography, urban planning, architecture);
- Minimum 3 years' experience in development, active transportation, urban planning or other relevant experience;
- Knowledge of the issues and challenges of walking and cycling safety;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of customer service;
- Methodical, attention to detail;
- Analytical and synthesizing skills;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Proficiency in Office suite;
- Experience of working with ArcGIS and Illustrator (asset);
- Communication skills in French (oral and written) and technical writing skills;
- Functional written and spoken English (some collaborators or customers may be English-speaking);
- Available for regional travel (Class 5 driver's license required);
- Strong interest in cycle touring (required);
- Able to cycle as part of his duties.
The type of employer profile we offer
- Group insurance ;
- Employee Assistance Program ;
- Access to a group pension plan with employer contributions ;
- Paid sick leave and flexible leave ;
- 5 additional public holidays ;
- 3 weeks' vacation (accumulated at 6% upon hiring) ;
- Flexible working hours and hybrid mode ;
- Small café on the same floor as the boutique (it always smells good in the offices!); ;
- Our offices are located across the street from Parc La Fontaine (where picnics, outdoor 5@7s, pétanque and winter skating are just steps away).
- We encourage active and public transportation. We pay an allowance of 20$/month if you use this means of transportation to come to work, and we work in collaboration with BIXI to make this mode of transportation accessible to our employees.
NOMINATION AND OTHER DETAILS
Interested candidates should fill in the online form and send a cover letter (we like them creative!) along with their CV;
Start date : as soon as possible.
Permanent, full-time position, 35h/week Monday to Friday.
*Thank you for your interest in our mission! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.