Are you an experienced traffic management expert with strong research and policy interpretation and development skills?
If so, consider this opportunity to use these skills to ensure Ontario's highways continue to be among the safest in North America and the world.
About the job
In this role you will:
• ensure appropriate coordination and conformance with ministry policies, procedures and objectives
• provide technical expertise and leadership related to the review, analysis and reporting on traffic 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.
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices related to transportation planning and traffic management engineering and technology.
• You can use your knowledge to assess traffic characteristics, advanced traffic management strategies, highway design and construction and maintenance practices.
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You can develop and evaluate proposals for traffic engineering, safety and operational issues and present recommendations.
• You can interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines and compare alternative solutions, conduct benefit analysis and recommend strategies for improvement.
• You can identify existing and potential traffic operational problems and evaluate alternatives in a complex traffic environment.
Leadership skills:
• Oversees the testing and evaluation of new devices or methods to improve safety and operational efficiency including within construction and maintenance areas.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You can prepare projects plans and reports, and convey complex issues with clients.
• You can use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
• You can provide advice to external clients on traffic operations issues and to recommend policies, procedures and systems enhancements.
Computer skills:
• You have well-developed computer software skills, such as relevant traffic engineering software, AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheet, database and e-mail.
• You can access and analyze traffic data, conduct simulations, prepare reports and presentations.
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: