Major Responsibilities:
- Leads, instructs and directs Traffic Field Investigator(s) on projects
- Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, consultants and members of Council concerning traffic management/calming, cycling and pedestrian safety, congestion, public transit, parking and vehicular conflict problems
- Conducts field investigations, interviews internal and external clients, and leads the execution of traffic surveys to establish collision frequency, traffic volumes, pedestrian delays, parking duration, delays, etc., including the use of related technical equipment in the field and in the office
- Identifies problems and prepares correspondence and reports for submission to City Council and its various committees recommending the need for and/or adjustments to traffic regulations and control devices such as traffic control signals, pedestrian crossovers, one-way street designations, exclusive transit/bicycle/HOV lanes and parking control devices
- Refines and prepares technical details and plans of area traffic control proposals including roadway geometric design, traffic calming devices, pedestrian and cycling issues, public transit issues, traffic signals, pavement marking, traffic and parking regulations
- Conducts and/or reviews analysis of traffic capacity using computerized models, analysis of traffic speed, traffic signal timings and progression, volume and collision data, traffic pattern trends for application to site specific solutions
- Conducts field inspections and evaluates condition of facilities and that proper traffic control procedures are in place. Assists the Supervisor of Traffic Engineering and carries out technical work for the planning, design, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure
- Instructs Signs and Pavement Markings staff on the placement of traffic signs and pavement markings
- Assists the manager and supervisor(s) with respect to the development of traffic management plans, including periodic attendance at public meetings
- Assists the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator regarding the management of traffic related to construction and filming activities as well as special events, including liaison with utility companies, developers, public, contractors, etc. on pre-construction meetings, to resolve problems and develop work zone traffic management plans and including the conducting inspections to ensure that work zones are properly established and maintained in accordance with applicable legislation
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Considerable experience in general traffic engineering with at least one year's experience related specifically to traffic operations.
Experience in applying municipal traffic and parking by-laws, the Highway Traffic Act, geometric design and traffic analytical techniques including, but not restricted to, computer programs such as Synchro, HCS, Crash, Flow, Microsoft Office, Microstation etc.
Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist specializing in Transportation Planning or Engineering or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories and practices.
You must also have:
- Ability to organize transportation studies and recommend appropriate solutions with emphasis on meeting deadlines.
- Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as with external clients.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations that apply to this work.
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