Traffic Analyst [Canada]

 

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 delivering highway design and construction projects in improved and innovative ways? 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.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

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

How do I qualify?

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.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 97 Arrow Rd, North York, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

3.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Note:

• T-MT-198610/23