Traffic Engineering Technologist

ITE Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Oshawa is seeking a Regular Full-Time Traffic Engineering Technologist to provide technical guidance on traffic-related matters. Responsibilities include conducting traffic studies, responding to public inquiries, and maintaining traffic databases. Applicants should have a relevant three-year educational background and three years of traffic engineering experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related engineering software is a must. This position offers eligibility for hybrid work arrangements and requires a Criminal Records Check.

Qualifications

• Completion of a three-year Transportation Engineering Technology program from an accredited institution.
• Three years of relevant traffic engineering experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Current registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive complaints related to traffic engineering and respond accordingly.
• Plan and undertake traffic studies and surveys.
• Prepare follow-up reports and recommendations.

Skills

Advanced experience in Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Transportation Engineering Technology program

Tools

GIS

AutoCad

Job description

Regular Full-Time Traffic Engineering Technologist – 2 Positions

Reporting to the Manager, Traffic and Streetlighting, or designate, provide technical guidance and assistance to traffic engineering related matters, as well as, maintain, improve and provide technical support for the City’s Streetlighting System and Municipal Parking System.

Responsibilities:

• Receive complaints and inquiries by phone, in writing, or in person on all traffic engineering concerns, and respond accordingly
• Plan and undertake traffic and parking studies and surveys, analyze results, and make recommendations
• Prepare follow-up departmental and committee reports, and by-law recommendations to Council
• Review and provide comments and conditions on development applications, technical reports, related agreements, and construction projects, as requested
• Create and maintain branch databases, maps, and plans
• Provide emergency school crossing guard coverage in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa’s core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Requirements:

• Completion of a three (3) year Transportation Engineering Technology program from an accredited post-secondary institution, plus three (3) years of relevant traffic engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced experience and skills in Microsoft Office and related software (i.e. specialized traffic/transportation engineering programs, GIS, AutoCad)
• Excellent research, analytical, mathematical skills and experience with traffic study methodologies
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and customer service skills to deal effectively with staff and the general public
• Ability to work independently and to work under pressure
• Current registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT is considered an asset
• Ability to provide own transportation as required
• Ontario Traffic Conference courses/seminars would be considered an asset

This position is eligible for hybrid work. As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.