Road Corridor Technologist

Raise Workforce; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise Workforce in Oakville, Ontario seeks a Road Corridor Technologist for contract work. You will oversee permit programs, review traffic detour plans, and inspect road-use activities by vendors, utilities, and events.

You will liaise with contractors, town staff, and external agencies, ensuring compliance with bylaws and safety standards. This role requires a CET and a Civil Engineering diploma with municipal experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• CET designation through OACETT.
• Municipal public works engineering experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of road construction techniques, OHSA, OPS specs, and MTO Traffic Control Manual.
• Proficiency with GIS and ArcView.
• Experience with AMANDA permit processing is an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence Class G with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permit programs, approvals and inspections for road allowances.
• Review traffic detour plans per the Ontario Traffic Manual for Temporary Conditions.
• Field inspections of notice signage for road closures and detours.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with contractors and engineers to ensure Town specs are understood.
• Conduct preliminary and final inspections before acceptance of Regional contract work or utility work.
• Manage permit fee revenue, deposits, and reporting of activities and costs.
• Provide technical support for permit management systems (AMANDA, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Guide clerical staff and recruit/ oversee temporary staff involved in permits.
• Represent the department on Oakville committees and coordinate with internal/external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

GIS

AMANDA

Education

Civil Engineering diploma

CET designation

Tools

ArcView GIS

AMANDA system

MS Office

Job description

• Contract Position - initially drafted until Dec 18th

• Oakville, ON
• Mon-Fri Day shift only
• Contract Position - initially drafted until Dec 18th

Raise Workforce is working with a municipality within the Halton Region that is looking to hire a Road Corridor Technologist to start as soon as possible.

You will provide the coordination of permitted activities within and uses of the their municipal road allowances through the review, approval, inspection of various road corridor permits, by‑laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permit programs, application approval and inspection processes related to the use of the municipal road allowance by outside parties such as; vendors, merchants, Region of Halton, utility providers, special events; newspaper boxes; signs; filming and encroachment licensing.
• Review traffic control / detour plans for proposed road closures to ensure conformance with the Ontario Traffic Manual for Temporary Conditions.
• Field inspection of notice signage for road closure and detour routes for vehicular and pedestrian traffic; Ensure transit and student transportation services are all being provided.
• Attend to the Regional preconstruction meetings with contractors and engineers, ensuring that all parties understand the Town’s specifications and standards for the proposed work on Town property.
• Conduct preliminary and final inspections before acceptance of Regional contract work, or utility agency work.
• Manage permit fee revenue and deposits and track and report on the status of permit office activities, fees, operating costs and revenues, and statistics.
• Provide technical and programming support for all computerized systems used to manage, track or process permit applications, approvals, and inspections (e.g. AMANDA, database management, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
• Provide guidance to clerical staff involved in the municipal access permit process and recruit and hire, oversee the work of temporary staff members (students and agency personnel).
• Represent the department on the Oakville Utility Coordinating Committee, Special Event Planning Committees, and other relevant committees that may be established.
• Review and comment on municipal consents submitted by public and private utility agencies.
• Provide direction for planning, coordinating, and approving community events on public highways.
• Attend evening meetings and special events occurring on weekends and statutory holidays.
• Liaise and coordinate with all internal and external review and approval agencies, or other individuals and groups affected by the proposed construction works or special events (e.g. Transit, Emergency Services, Traffic and Parking Control, School Boards, etc.).
• Provide office administration functions, coordinate and update public communication, information and notification tools on town website.
• Address inquiries and complaints from permit clientele and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide customer support, advice and assistance to permit clientele and the public with regard to the bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing the usage and activities within the municipal road allowance by outside parties.
• Support the preparation of reports by senior staff on any matters pertaining to the permits, procedures and issues of non‑compliance or unauthorized uses and occupation of the road allowance.
• Investigate and respond to complaints from residents, business owners, and elected officials concerning the use of the municipal road allowance.
• Track, record and update all planned, scheduled or forecasted construction and utility works within the municipal road allowance for use in coordinating activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Successful completion of a 2 year post‑secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or related field combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation through O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Municipal public works engineering and/or construction experience a definite asset.
• Strong knowledge of road excavation and construction techniques and practices, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings, and MTO Traffic Control Manual for Roadway Work Operations.
• Proficiency in PC‑based computer systems and applications and G.I.S. (ArcView) systems.
• Familiarity and experience with the AMANDA permit processing system would be an asset.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner with permit applicants, contractors, residents, business owners, technical and professional colleagues, and other Department and Town staff, Senior Management and members of Town Council.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• The successful candidate must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• The successful candidate will also be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties / corporate business. *Reimbursement available