Road Safety Analyst

Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site 3 days per week

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury seeks a roadway safety professional to develop and evaluate programs, analyze collision data, and lead safety initiatives to protect all road users. You will collaborate with police, health and schools, applying evidence-based methods to improve transport safety.

The role requires a Civil Engineering/Transportation background, strong data skills, and the ability to work across departments. Hybrid work is available; on-site presence is expected several days weekly.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Civil Engineering or Transportation Technology.
• RSP certification by TPCB is an asset.
• Membership or eligible for membership in OACETT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadway safety databases and analyze data.
• Identify high-risk locations and advise on countermeasures.
• Conduct safety investigations and audits of facilities.
• Develop and monitor safety programs and collaborations.
• Prepare technical reports for management and Council.

Skills

Collision analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Traffic safety knowledge

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma in Civil Engineering / Transportation Technology

RSP certification asset

OACETT membership eligible

Tools

Traffic databases

Spreadsheet applications

Data retrieval

Job description

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Section:Traffic and Transportation
Division:Linear Infrastructure Services
Department:Community Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher

Job Status:Permanent Position
Number of Vacancies:1
Union Affiliation:CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work:70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required:No
Range of Pay: Group 14 - $41.00 to $50.31 per hour (subject to review*)

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Traffic and Transportation, this position is responsible to develop, implement and evaluate roadway safety programs, policies and initiatives through collision analysis, safety investigations, stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making to improve transportation safety for all road users.

Objectives

1. Lead the City of Greater Sudbury's (City) roadway safety programs through the collection, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of transportation safety data to identify risks, support evidence-based decision-making, and improve safety outcomes for all road users.


2. Provide technical expertise and stakeholder collaboration to support the planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of roadway safety initiatives, policies, programs, and transportation infrastructure throughout the City.

Duties

1. Maintain and manage roadway collision and safety performance databases and oversee related data collection and analysis programs, including collision retrieval, network screening, speed studies and roadway safety performance monitoring.


2. Analyze collision trends, contributing factors and risks to all road users to identify high-collision and high-risk locations, emerging safety issues and opportunities for improvement.


3. Conduct roadway safety investigations, assessments, reviews and audits for existing and proposed transportation facilities, including intersections, corridors, school areas, pedestrian crossings and cycling facilities.


4. Evaluate, design and recommend engineering, education and enforcement countermeasures to address identified roadway safety concerns, collision patterns and risks to vulnerable road users.


5. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate roadway safety programs, action plans and performance measures, including school area safety, pedestrian and cycling safety, speed management and vulnerable road user safety initiatives.


6. Administer the City’s traffic calming program, including reviewing requests, collecting and analyzing traffic data, evaluating locations, developing and recommending traffic calming measures, coordinating public engagement and overseeing implementation and performance monitoring.


7. Administer, monitor and evaluate Red Light Camera and other roadway safety technology programs and prepare related technical analysis, performance reporting and recommendations.


8. Organize and conduct roadway safety studies and investigations; analyze and interpret the results and prepare technical findings, reports and recommendations.


9. Review transportation studies, Environmental Assessments, functional designs, capital projects, development applications, traffic impact studies and consultant reports from a roadway safety perspective and provide technical comments and recommendations.


10. Provide technical recommendations regarding transportation planning initiatives, roadway safety improvements, policies, procedures, standards and by‑laws to support the safe operation of the transportation network.


11. Develop and maintain partnerships with Greater Sudbury Police Service, Public Health Sudbury & Districts, school boards, provincial agencies, community organizations and other transportation stakeholders.


12. Develop technical roadway safety information and educational materials and participate in public meetings, stakeholder consultations and community outreach activities related to roadway safety programs and proposed improvements.


13. Investigate complaints and enquiries and provide roadway safety information, technical advice and recommendations to the public, staff, elected officials and external agencies.


14. Prepare technical reports, presentations, correspondence and recommendations related to collision trends, roadway safety programs, traffic calming and transportation safety initiatives for management, Committees and Council.


15. Participate on internal and external committees, working groups and community initiatives related to traffic operations, road safety and transportation systems.


16. Assist with budget preparation, capital forecasting, work planning, asset management, contract administration and the supervision, training and technical guidance of staff as required.


17. Provide support to the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on a 24/7 basis as required in the event of a declared emergency or disaster, maintain knowledge of applicable legislation and City safety requirements, and perform other related duties as required.


18. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the City’s Health and Safety policies and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.


19. Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• College diploma in a related discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Transportation Technology) from a community college with Canadian accreditation.


• Level 1 and Level 2 Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification by Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) considered an asset.


• Membership or eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists.

Experience:

• Over five (5) years up to and including seven (7) years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of roadway safety principles, collision analysis techniques, transportation safety programs and traffic operations.


• Ability with transportation databases, spreadsheet applications and software used in traffic and collision analysis.


• Ability to analyse, interpret and report transportation safety and collision data.


• Knowledge of transportation legislation, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines and roadway safety best practices.


• Interpersonal skills in dealing with other City departments, contractors and the public in a courteous and effective manner.


• Demonstrate report writing skills.


• Ability to demonstrate research, analytical and organizational skills.


• Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).


• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.


• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.


• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and accountability in meeting job responsibilities.


• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid Class G driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record.

Competencies

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This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $37.89 to $46.37 per hour (subject to review*). The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

*Subject to review: The group level and salary range are preliminary and will be confirmed following completion of the formal job evaluation review, in accordance with the City’s salary administration procedures.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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