Position Summary
The Community Services Department, Infrastructure Division, is accepting applications for the position of Traffic Technician. Reporting to the Manager, Traffic, this position is responsible for addressing road safety concerns and operational issues related to traffic, parking, and construction through investigation, analysis, and implementation of traffic initiatives.
Major Job Responsibilities
Undertakes field investigations related to traffic operations, parking, traffic control signals, pavement markings and road construction
- Conducts site inspections for traffic safety and operational concerns from the public and council, sign deficiencies, and traffic control signal operational issues and makes recommendations for improvements
- Reviews Traffic Control Plans for roadworks to ensure they align with OTM Book 7 Guidelines
- Administers annual pavement marking program including updating GIS database and inspecting work by outside contractor
- Administers annual sign inventory and retro reflectivity program
- Administers permits for Oversize Load, Road Occupancy, Filming, Special Events, Banners and Street Parties
- Develops traffic signal timing and coordination plans for existing and new signalized intersections
- Responsible for ensuring all electrical traffic equipment (Driver Feedback Board, Radar Units) are in working order and trouble shoots with vendors when necessary
Determines need for new traffic control devices on municipal roadways through data analysis
Analyzes traffic data and conducts warrants through Traffic Engineering Software ensuring they meet industry standardsMaintains the Traffic Engineering Database (TES) to ensure all traffic study and collision data is up to dateRecommends implementation of all-way stops, signals and pedestrian crossoversAdministers and reviews automated traffic recorder program (ATR)Authors written correspondence and reports to Council, and the general public related to traffic engineering including preparation of technical recommendations
Prepares reports and by-law amendments for approval by Manager, TrafficCorresponds with outside agencies (Halton Regional Police, School Boards) related to traffic operations and safety initiativesEducation & Experience
Three (3) year post-secondary diploma in Transportation Engineering TechnologyA minimum of three (3) years of experience in traffic operations (signs and markings, traffic safety, signals etc.) preferably in a municipal environmentFull membership and registration with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or ability to obtain certificationKnowledge of Traffic Engineering Software (TES), Synchro, AutoCAD, MiovisionA good understanding of municipal traffic operation principles, engineering standards, field-related resource materials such as the Geometric Road Design Guide (TAC), Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic ActAbility to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment and to meet multiple deadlinesDemonstrated verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of GIS is preferredJob Type : Permanent
Department :
1305 Administration, 1800 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Salary :
$77,635.00 – $97,045.00
Close Date : January 19, 2026
Hours per Week : 35
Openings :
Interested applicants should apply online at www.milton.ca under the Current Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12 : 00 am on January 19, 2026. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11 : 59 pm on January 18, 2026.
Internal Applicants : If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
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