Road Safety Engineer

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Road Safety Management Engineer, the Road Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing road safety plans, projects, and policies required to achieve the City's long-term vision for zero deaths and serious injuries due to collisions. This position also reviews and responds to requests related to road safety concerns.

As the Road Safety Engineer, you will:

• Implement actions within the City's Road Safety Strategic Action Plan (RSSAP) and participate in periodic updates to the RSSAP.
• Implement City's road safety management process for continual safety improvements on the City's transportation network.
• Provide input on improved consideration of road safety in decisions that impact transportation infrastructure.
• Respond to inquiries related to road safety concerns and priorities.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
2. Certification as a Road Safety Professional (Level 1) with the Transportation Professional Certification Board or the ability to obtain the certification with 12 months of starting the position.
3. Master's degree in civil engineering (transportation related focus area) is preferred.
4. Minimum four (4) years of civil engineering experience relevant to transportation engineering and road safety.
5. Experience carrying out road safety projects, reviews, and studies including developing countermeasures for key road safety issues.
6. Experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, policies and writing procedures.
7. Knowledge of systemic and site-specific road safety management approaches, as well as Vision Zero principles and the safe system approach.
8. Knowledge of road safety data sources and limitations.
9. Knowledge of quantitative road safety performance measurement, road safety forecasting and trend interpretation.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Geographic Information System (GIS) software and data management.
11. Knowledge of legislation and regulations, policies and procedures governing the planning, development and safe operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
12. Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (general public, media, civic and government officials etc.)
13. Effective written communication skills with the ability to prepare technical and non-technical reports.
14. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
15. Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
16. Ability to work effectively under minimum supervision.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.