Transportation Engineering Reviewer-City Planning & Impact

ITE Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vaughan is seeking a Development Transportation Engineering Reviewer to join the Development Transportation Engineering Division. You will assist with review and processing of development applications and prepare technical memoranda and reports with recommendations for council, both independently and with teammates.

Responsibilities include evaluating roadways, active transportation, signage, and parking plans; reviewing TIS, parking studies, and TDM plans to ensure policy compliance;

Qualifications

• Three (3) year Community College Diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology or suitable equivalent.
• Preferred: Civil Engineering Degree focused on Transportation Engineering would be an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year of transportation/traffic engineering or planning experience.
• Holds or working towards a CET / P.Eng / Planner designation or suitable equivalent.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills to work with diverse groups including internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Familiarity using Traffic Analytical tools such as Synchro is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal skills for preparing engineering reports and comments.
• Familiarity with the development process and the Ontario Planning Act is an asset.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, the City’s core competencies and relevant functional competencies.
• A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use. Ability to drive around the city or outside the city safely and efficiently to attend offsite meetings and site visits, as required.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required, and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates terms of references, engineering designs and drawings related to proposed developments including aspects such as roadway, active transportation, signage, and parking for approval.
• Reviews and evaluates Transportation Impact Studies (TIS), parking studies, Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plans, and other relevant documents to ensure compliance with City policies and standards.
• Attends Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) meetings to advise on transportation engineering and submission requirements for development applications.
• Assesses and recommends solutions for transportation issues at various stages of the planning process.
• Analyzes the impact on road and active transportation infrastructure and safety, recommending additional traffic control and calming measures as needed.
• Implements Transportation Demand Management (TDM) initiatives to promote alternative transportation options.
• Reviews and recommends approval of transportation engineering construction drawings for development applications.
• Provides input and recommendations for Committee of Adjustment, Committee of the Whole, and Council on engineering and development-related matters.
• Circulates and coordinates with all relevant departments to review assigned applications or tasks.
• Conducts site inspections and visits related to development applications, public complaints and safety concerns to ensure transportation elements comply with City standards and recommends necessary adjustments.
• Addresses and resolves construction issues related to transportation infrastructure by collaborating with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proposes action items and coordinates with consultants to update plans. Specifies measures to address issues raised in received complaints, oversees their implementation, and conducts follow-ups to ensure completion.
• Prepares council reports or by-law updates under the guidance of senior staff, as needed.
• Undertakes research on best practices, policies, and standards from other municipalities and across various areas to assist in developing new transportation engineering guidelines and policies for the City.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering degree (Transportation focused)

Professional designation (C.E.T./P.Eng/Planner)

Tools

Synchro

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

Job description

City of Vaughan is seeking a Development Transportation Engineering Reviewer to join the Development Transportation Engineering Division. You will assist with review and processing of development applications and prepare technical memoranda and reports with recommendations for council, both independently and with teammates.

Responsibilities include evaluating roadways, active transportation, signage, and parking plans; reviewing TIS, parking studies, and TDM plans to ensure policy compliance;