Monitoring Field Worker II

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

PPE provided & safety training

Vehicle use for fieldwork

Job summary

The City of Edmonton invites applications for a temporary Field Worker in the Mobility Data Monitoring & Technologies team. You will help collect mobility data for policy development, performance measurement, and transportation planning.

This role requires safe field work, data entry, and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate data collection. Successful candidates may have Grade 9+ and 6 months in mobility data collection, plus comfort with tools like HDM and TRAXPRO.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 9 or equivalent or higher and related coursework.
• 6 months of experience in transportation/mobility data collection and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove mobility data collection equipment using power tools and hand-tools.
• Work at heights following site characteristics and safety practices.
• Establish safe work zones and adhere to safety protocols.
• Program data collection devices and download/upload data daily.
• Collaborate with team to deploy and retrieve equipment efficiently.
• Record field data on sheets or a data app and input into Google Sheets.
• Implement daily field data collection plans.
• Operate city vehicles safely per policy.
• Identify equipment and supplies needed to meet schedules.
• Review field work for completeness and data quality.

Skills

Data collection safety

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Reading data/diagrams

Independence + teamwork

Communication with public

Manual labour capability

Education

Grade 9 or higher

Grade 12 (asset)

Tools

HDM

TRAXPRO

Google Sheets

Job description

The Mobility Data Monitoring & Technologies team provides services to support the City’s requirements for data collection, management and visualization. In the Monitoring Field Worker position, reporting to the Field Operations Supervisor, you have an exciting opportunity to support the team goals by assisting with the acquisition of mobility data for policy development, performance measurement, traffic and transit planning and roadway safety improvements. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies.

We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 3 temporary part-time positions for up to 4 months

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

SEASONAL123

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

What will you do?

• Use power tools and various other hand-tools to install and remove mobility data collection equipment on roadways and at intersections.
• Working at heights in accordance with the site characteristics of each location.
• Establishing safe work zones and adhering to safety practices to ensure a secure work areas for the safety of team members and to mitigate risks
• Program data collection equipment, download and upload data files from the portable mobility data collection devices on a daily basis
• Work closely with team members to ensure efficient and coordinated equipment deployment and retrieval
• Prepare, organize and record information from field sheets or a data application and inputting the information on Google Sheets and other electronic formats
• Implement daily field data collection plans
• Operate city owned vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with the City's driving policy
• Identify equipment and supplies needed to meet data collection schedules
• Review field work for completeness, accuracy and adherence to data collection standards
• Ensure that all work is performed safely and in accordance with the SOPs (Standard
• Operating Procedures), POPA and OH&S standards
• Recommend improvements to data collection procedures to enhance the integrity of collected data, optimize safety protocols, and increase the overall efficiency of data collection processes
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 9 or equivalent or higher and related coursework;
• 6 months of experience in transportation/mobility data collection and record keeping

Assets

• Grade 12 is an asset
• Experience in a transportation monitoring field and construction/flagging experience are assets

Skills required for Success

• Basic knowledge of data collection/safety principles, standards and practices, including knowledge of the City of Edmonton’s roadway networks and traffic control setups
• Knowledge of and skill in systems such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and business applications related to transportation data collection technologies, such as Highway Data Management (HDM) and TRAXPRO
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform technical duties including the ability to read and interpret data/diagrams
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to meet and communicate effectively with the public, including strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labour, such as lifting traffic data collection equipment and climbing/descending ladders, in various weather, environmental and traffic conditions
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

Work Location

• Davies Modular Office, 8725 - 58 Avenue; Versa Building 4118 93 St NW

Hours of Work

0 to 33.75 hours per week. Typical hours of work will be between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position may include weekend coverage.

Salary

$31.663 - $38.012 (Hourly)