Manager, Traffic Engineering

ITE Canada; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Vaughan is seeking a qualified individual to manage Traffic Services Operations. This role involves overseeing traffic operations, signals, maintenance, and ensuring safety for all users on city roads. Candidates should have a degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering, plus at least seven years of relevant experience. Skills in leadership, financial management, and traffic engineering are essential. A hybrid work model is available as per the city's policy.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Family-focused benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in transportation and traffic management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic engineering and regulatory controls.
• A valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of Traffic Services Operations including Traffic operations and safety.
• Administer contracts with third parties related to traffic management.
• Prepare capital and operating budgets.

Skills

Traffic engineering and safety principles

Leadership competencies

Financial management and budgeting

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Negotiation and mediation

Education

University Degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering

P.Eng. license

Project Management certification

Tools

MS Office

GIS technology

AVL technology

Job description

Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal‑opportunity employer and a forward‑looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award‑winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family‑focused benefits package emphasizing work‑life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, Transportation and Fleet Management Services, this position is responsible for overseeing overall management of the City’s Traffic Services Operations, including Traffic operations, Traffic Safety, Traffic Signals and Streetlighting operations and maintenance, the City’s pavement marking program, ensuring the safe movement of all users (including vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and school children) on City‑owned roads, sidewalks and walkways; manage reporting staff within the Traffic Services Division while promoting a service‑oriented culture; administering contracts with third parties; overseeing implementation of traffic and transportation technologies and strategies, as well as Traffic by‑laws, policies and procedures related to traffic management and operations; analyzing, monitoring and reporting on system performance; responding to resident concerns and complaints and City Council‑related inquiries; and contributing to preparation of capital and operating budgets. The Manager is responsible for fostering a culture of respect, dedication and accountability, where team members are engaged and eager to contribute ideas and innovations toward optimizing performance, value and citizen satisfaction. Provides operational support during incidents requiring Emergency Response and Emergency Management.

At employee request, this position is eligible to take part in our hybrid work model as outlined in the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering or suitable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in transportation and traffic management, traffic engineering, operations, project management and leading teams
• P.Eng. license, in good standing with the Professional Engineers Ontario is an asset
• Possession of Project Management certification is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic engineering and safety principles, practices, concepts, legislation related to traffic engineering and regulatory control and approval process
• Leadership competencies including results/achievement focus, operating strategically, leveraging diversity and differences, customer focus, ensuring accountability, managing complex problems, employing interactive and effective communication, fostering collaborative relationships, cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose, managing and developing talent, establishing and maintaining trust, displaying self‑awareness, and demonstrating resiliency.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial management and budgeting; and, business planning processes.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in strategic planning, change management design, process and implementation strategies to optimize both quality and cost‑effectiveness of services.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to communicate, innovate, drive teamwork and collaboration, and personal accountability/ownership.
• Demonstrated political acumen and ability to negotiate, mediate, facilitate and present information to a varied audience.
• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license in good standing with an appropriately insured and reliable vehicle for business purposes when required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
• Ability to work in outside environments with inclement weather from time to time, as required.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation; collective agreement administration and labour relations principles and practices an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory controls, municipal and regional government organization and structure, industry standards, issues and communities served relating to traffic and transportation engineering.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications, GIS and AVL technology
• Thorough knowledge of the principles guiding road maintenance, winter operations and traffic management.