Senior Engineer, Traffic Signals / Ingénieur principal, signalisation de la circulation; ingéni[...]

ITE Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transportation agency is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead traffic engineering projects in Ontario. The ideal candidate will have expertise in traffic operations and safety standards, and will be responsible for developing and implementing policies. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects are essential. This role offers flexible work options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Competitive salary with performance pay

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Professional license required for engineering practice.
• Experience with traffic engineering and safety standards.
• Ability to manage projects and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects across Ontario.
• Develop and implement traffic operation standards and policies.
• Provide engineering expert guidance on traffic control.

Skills

Civil engineering principles related to highway safety

Traffic operations and safety standards

Policy development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Job description

Overview

Bring your traffic expertise and highway engineering knowledge to the forefront. The Traffic Engineering team is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead complex projects, shape policy, and drive innovation in traffic safety and operations across Ontario’s transportation network.

In this position, you will:

• Develop, review, and implement policies, standards, specifications for traffic operations, traffic control devices and systems and highway safety initiatives.
• Provide engineering expertise to regions, consultants and external partners on traffic control, traffic operations and traffic control devices and systems.
• Manage transportation projects and provide engineering, technical and administrative direction to staff and consultants.
• Review new technology applications and external activities to ensure compatibility / compliance.

Please Note:

The successful candidate can work from any of the posted locations with the expectation that travel throughout the province may be required for operational reasons.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s / he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired

Highway Traffic Engineering Knowledge

• You understand civil engineering principles related to highway safety and traffic engineering.
• You’re familiar with traffic operations, safety standards, and regulations at local, national, and international levels.
• You can apply policy development and project management expertise to improve standards and lead complex initiatives.
• You know about roadside safety, lighting, and traffic flow.
• You understand how to plan and implement legislative and regulatory changes affecting traffic and safety.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have strong planning and organizational skills to coordinate projects simultaneously.
• You have experience in policy development and managing complex projects.
• You have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve problems, develop engineering proposals and assess ministry policy implementation in terms of project delivery and resource utilization.
• You have advanced engineering and mathematical skills and knowledge of capacity calculations, complex intersection and signalised intersection operations.

Communication Skills

• You have strong oral communication skills to provide information, act as an expert on engineering and technical matters, and deliver training.
• You have strong written communication skills to write technical reports and manuals using computer software and traffic engineering software.

Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills

• You have developed relationship management skills to work with colleagues, all levels of management and the public.
• You utilize strong interpersonal skills to develop new policies, standards and procedures, and provide guidance to various stakeholders.

Don’t meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace :

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

About the Ontario Public Service (OPS) :

The OPS is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

Be part of a diverse, purpose-driven team making a difference for Ontario. We offer :

• Comprehensive wellness benefits
• Competitive salary with performance pay and progression
• Flexible work options, including flex hours and self-funded leave
• Modern, inclusive, and accessible workplaces
• On-the-job training and on-going learning through education and mentorship programs to support your success in the role

Additional information

Address :

• 1 English Permanent – Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Science and Engineering

Posted on: Monday, August 11, 2025

Note: T-MT-232616 / 25

How to apply

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca / careers, quoting JobID 232616, by Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca / ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.