Works Tech 2, Traffic Operations

Vacancies:
There are several Regular and Temporary Full Time positions in the areas of Traffic Management & ITS, Traffic Design &
Construction and Traffic Safety & Data Management.

Reporting to the Supervisor or Project Engineer, the successful applicant will support the Division’s service provision by
assisting with the coordination of resources for capital and operating programs to facilitate the ongoing improvement and
expansion of the Region’s transportation infrastructure.

The incumbent will:

• Generate detailed engineering designs for the installation of traffic control devices and related infrastructure
• Perform site investigations for quality control, in response to technical questions and make recommendations
  for improvement
• Coordinate work with field staff, other divisions, area municipalities, utility companies, consultants, and
  contractors in a diverse traffic engineering and operations environment
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Region’s centralized traffic signal control systems by
  analyzing and
  developing signal timings, methods of control and traffic flow patterns
• Assist in the development of tenders and quotes
• Plan and implement data collection programs to oversee the collection, maintenance and analysis of traffic
  data
• Perform traffic engineering safety reviews by investigating and recommending improvements for existing
  operations at problematic or safety-deficient intersections and roadway segments
• Prepare technical documents and correspondence in response to enquiries from the public and internal groups
  and outside agencies

Qualifications

The successful applicant will possess:

• A three-year post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, specializing in Transportation or Traffic
  Engineering or related discipline
• Registration with or be eligible for registration as a Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Two years of work related experience
• Proficiency in software applications such as AutoCAD, MS Office and specialized traffic and GIS software
• Knowledge of traffic signal installation, capital road and road safety improvement programs, Occupational
  Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications and Drawings, Ontario
  Traffic Manual, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, and Regional and Municipal By-laws and policies
• Sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, time management and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to foster mutual understanding in intercultural and interdepartmental interactions
• A valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License

I.M.S.A Traffic Signal Certification would be an asset