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Position Overview
Responsible for planning and coordinating data collection activities, conducting studies, analyzing transportation/traffic data, preparing plans and reports, compiling statistical records and performing field inspection duties in the areas of traffic engineering.
Responsibilities
• Conducts traffic studies including reviewing the need for various traffic control devices, monitoring changes in traffic volumes and providing projections related to employment and population.
• Analyzes data compiled from traffic studies utilizing associated computer software producing reports and summaries of same.
• Assists in the preparation of assigned technical reports and provides recommendations related to in-house traffic operation studies and transportation planning studies.
• Coordinates and oversees data collection activities of assigned technical staff and contractors.
• Reviews transportation implications of assigned development proposals including the analysis of transportation impact studies for site plans, zoning and official plan applications.
• Monitors contract schedules, inspects work and reviews invoices/payment certificates for traffic control device installations.
• Conducts various collision analysis studies utilizing confidential police collision reports, makes recommendations on improving traffic safety and maintains and updates traffic collision files/database.
• Prepares pavement marking designs in accordance with Provincial and Municipal standards, liaises with contractors, co-ordinates operations with other departments and assists in the review of the annual pavement marking program.
• Reviews the integrity of the traffic signal facility and the traffic signal operation.
• Inspects traffic signs to ensure compliance of City and provincial standards and prepares deficiency reports.
• Prepares work orders for assigned revisions or new installations of traffic signage including regulatory warning information in accordance with City Policy and standards.
• Provides technical assistance in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget as required.
• Attends internal and public meetings and participates on job related committees as assigned.
• Responds to or refers inquiries as appropriate from the general public, other departments, community groups and/or other levels of government relating to traffic matters.
• Performs other related duties which may occur in an unplanned or emergency situation.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
• Community College Diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology or suitable equivalent.
• Maintain membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
OR
• University Degree in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology/Applied Science/Planning/Geography or related field.
• Maintain Professional Engineer designation.
Length of Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively more responsible transportation/traffic engineering experience, preferably in a municipal environment and including one (1) year experience coordinating the work of others. (College Diploma)
OR
• Minimum of six (6) months transportation/traffic engineering experience, preferably in a municipal environment. (University Degree)
Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer techniques and applications for traffic engineering.
• Availability to work flexible hours as may be required to accommodate meetings and/or traffic surveys.
• Valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.
The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
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