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

ITE Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Canada to lead projects focused on traffic safety and operations. The ideal candidate has strong engineering expertise and will work collaboratively to develop policies and manage transportation projects. Responsibilities include providing engineering expertise and managing technical directions for various initiatives. This role offers competitive salary and flexible work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Competitive salary with performance pay

Flexible work options

On-the-job training and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• Experience in policy development and managing complex projects.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles related to highway safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and standards for traffic operations.
• Provide engineering expertise to regions and external partners.
• Manage transportation projects and direct staff and consultants.

Skills

Traffic engineering expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Job description

Bring your traffic expertise and highway engineering knowledge to the forefront.

The Operational 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.

About the job

• 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 driver’s license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario. 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!

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

301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Science and Engineering

Posted on: Monday, November 24, 2025

Note: T-MT-237063/25

How to apply

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting JobID 237063, by Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Please 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.

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