Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your traffic analysis career in an exciting environment with opportunities for growth? Do you have strong technical analysis skills and the energy and enthusiasm to be part of a team providing traffic engineering expertise to improve the safety and operations of the provincial highway network? If so, then don't miss this opportunity to be part of the team planning, designing, operating and maintaining the safest highways in North America.
Please note that the successful candidates in this competition may work out of one of the following office locations:
• 301 St Paul Street, St Catharines
• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto
• 659 Exeter Road, London
• 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston
• 447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay
• 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay
Please note that the successful candidates in this competition may work out of one of the following office locations:
• 301 St Paul Street, St Catharines
• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto
• 659 Exeter Road, London
• 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston
• 447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay
• 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay
About the job
In this position, you will provide traffic engineering analysis support by:
• reviewing and providing recommendations for specific projects in areas such as pre-contract engineering/construction, traffic operations/analysis, traffic signals, planning and data collection/management
• working with internal and external partners to conduct traffic operation studies, investigations, projects, data collection and analysis
• providing technical input to resolve safety and operational issues on the highway/road networks
• provide technical expertise in several areas including capacity analysis, collision analysis, roadside hazards, traffic control signals and intersection operations
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Traffic Engineering Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of transportation planning, and technology to conduct reviews, investigations, related to traffic operational issues.
• You have knowledge of traffic data collection, processing and projection techniques.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant sections of provincial legislation (e.g. Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Municipal Act, Motorized Snowmobile Vehicle Act, Motorized Off Road Vehicle Act)
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to collect and analyse data and good judgment when assessing alternatives and developing solutions
Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills:
• You have well developed communication, interpersonal and judgment skills to work tactfully with clients
• You can work in a team environment to establish and maintain good working relationships
• You are able to organize, prioritize and manage diverse projects and assignments under stressful and/or controversial situations and tight time constraints
Computer Skills:
• You have demonstrated skills in the operation of computer systems and software (e.g., relevant traffic/engineering software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, Internet/intranet searching) to access and analyse traffic data, conduct simulations and prepare drawings/graphics and reports.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: