Traffic Signal Analyst

Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 56.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a Traffic and Transportation professional to manage and optimize the city’s traffic signal and transportation technology systems. You will lead monitoring, analysis and asset management to support safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

The role requires a college diploma in a related field, with IMSA certification considered an asset and strong English communication. Hybrid work is offered with on-site requirements and progressive responsibilities.

Qualifikationen

• College diploma in Civil Engineering or Transportation Technology from a Canadian-accredited college.
• IMSA Level 1 and 2 certification considered an asset.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, evaluate and optimize traffic signal operations and timing.
• Support ATMS, TSP, EVP and other ITS systems.
• Monitor controllers, networks and detection systems; coordinate maintenance.
• Report on signal performance, delays and reliability for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate signal operations during road construction, detours and events.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates and project documentation for traffic signal infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Traffic optimization

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Civil Eng./Transportation Tech diploma

IMSA Level 1/2 asset

Ontario Technicians & Technologists membership

Tools

ATMS software

Traffic signals hardware

ITS equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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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 manage and optimize the City of Greater Sudbury’s (City) traffic signal and transportation technology systems through operational analysis, signal timing, asset management, project delivery and data-driven decision-making to support the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

Objectives

1. Manage and optimize the City's traffic signal, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and transportation technology infrastructure through monitoring, analysis, asset management, maintenance coordination, and continuous operational improvements to support the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of people and goods.
2. Provide technical leadership and project management for traffic signal infrastructure, transportation technology initiatives, and traffic operations planning by delivering engineering solutions, capital projects, stakeholder engagement, technical reviews, and evidence-based recommendations that support the City's transportation objectives.

Duties

1. Monitor, evaluate and optimize traffic signal operations, including signal timing, coordination, warrant analyses, operational reviews and special-event timing strategies.
2. Support the operation, maintenance and enhancement of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP) and other Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
3. Monitor traffic signal controllers, communication networks, detection systems and central traffic management systems; investigate operational issues and equipment failures and coordinate maintenance activities, repairs and system improvements.
4. Monitor, analyze and report on traffic signal and transportation-network performance, including level of service, delay, queue lengths, travel times, progression quality, system reliability and safety performance.
5. Coordinate traffic signal operations and temporary signal requirements during road construction, lane closures, detours, special events and emergency situations.
6. Design and prepare specifications, cost estimates, contract documents, signal layouts and related engineering documentation for traffic signal infrastructure and traffic-control systems.
7. Act as Project Manager for traffic signal installations, upgrades, replacements and transportation-technology projects.
8. Prepare, administer and oversee traffic signal maintenance contracts, consultant assignments and related procurement activities to ensure compliance with City standards, specifications and service requirements.
9. Maintain the traffic signal asset inventory and support asset-management activities, including condition assessments, lifecycle planning, replacement forecasting, regulatory compliance and capital-project prioritization.
10. Develop, maintain and oversee traffic and transportation data-collection and analysis programs to support signal optimization, operational improvements, infrastructure planning, asset management and capital forecasting.
11. Review development applications, transportation studies, traffic impact studies, capital projects, consultant designs and operational analyses from a traffic-signal and traffic-operations perspective.
12. Evaluate emerging transportation technologies, industry standards, practices and programs and recommend their implementation where they would improve the safety, efficiency or reliability of the transportation network.
13. Investigate complaints and enquiries and provide technical information, advice and recommendations regarding traffic signal operations, signal infrastructure and transportation technology systems to the public, staff, elected officials and external agencies.
14. Prepare technical reports, presentations, correspondence and recommendations related to traffic signal operations, system performance, signal infrastructure and transportation technology 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 certification by International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) 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

• Demonstrate ability with Transportation Signal Optimization software.
• Demonstrate knowledge of traffic signal timing, coordination, and traffic signal operations
• Demonstrate knowledge of traffic signal controllers, communication networks, detection systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Demonstrate ability related to transportation management systems, traffic signal performance monitoring systems, and transportation technology application
• Demonstrate 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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Development Opportunity

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.

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