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Traffic Technician - 11 month term

City of Kelowna

Kelowna

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Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Traffic Technician for an 11-month term position. The role involves planning, design, and management of transportation solutions, with a focus on traffic safety and operations. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and proficiency in traffic management tools such as AutoCAD.

Qualifications

Proficient in AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
Experience in traffic evaluation and management.
Knowledge of safety regulations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate traffic collision data and recommend safety improvements.
Coordinate and implement traffic control devices and roadway geometry changes.
Respond to public inquiries regarding traffic safety and operations.

Skills

Traffic evaluation

Traffic management

Communication

Safety regulations

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Traffic Engineering Diploma

Transportation Engineering Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Synchro

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on June 24, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53693P

Position Title

Position Title Traffic Technician - 11 month term

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months 11

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Department Integrated Transportation (DP185)

Department Name

Branch

Branch Transportation Engineering (BR192-1)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Traffic Technician provides preliminary planning, design and management solutions for all City transportation network, traffic safety and roadway development activities.

Duties - Union

• Evaluates traffic collision data, traffic volumes, specific site conditions/constraints and other factors; recommends corrective action(s) to improve design and safety of traffic operations (i.e. signal timing/coordination) and transportation networks.
• Coordinates installation activities, ensuring that roundabouts, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and all traffic control devices are consistently and correctly applied. Prepare traffic orders for installation of regulatory traffic control devices.
• Coordinates the implementation of roadway geometry changes, traffic calming devices, traffic re-routing, road and traffic lane or sidewalk closures, etc.
• Responds to various inquiries from the public, other City departments, consultants and external organizations regarding traffic operations/safety and transportation issues (i.e. road improvements, parking, traffic control devices, Bylaws, etc.)
• Responds to unsafe traffic issues, potential hazards and neighbourhood traffic complaints, ensuring effective and timely communication with the public and affected agencies ( ICBC , MoTI, SD23, RCMP ).
• Reviews development applications and provides solutions for various mobility and transportation related deficiencies.
• Reviews transportation assessments and updates traffic volume maps with new data.
• Reviews real estate purchases or disposals, ensuring there are no conflicts with transportation departments plans.
• Prepares a variety of technical drawings, concept plans and reports including road right-of-way, road alignment, land acquisitions, etc. Applies an in-depth knowledge of traffic engineering and roadway design best practices, utilizing AutoCAD, Synchro, HCM2000 and other design and modeling software.
• Reviews and coordinates traffic signal infrastructure and budget estimates for upgrades with the traffic signal electrical group.
• Supports day to day operations of the traffic signal system and ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) components. Coordinate other agency (MoTI and BC Transit) activities that link through this system.

Results and Activities - Non union

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on June 24, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $49.66 per hour with a 2-step progression to $52.82 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/18/2025

Closing Date

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

8 am to 4 pm

Work Location

Work Location ELLIS PLACE

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents