Overview
Job Title : Supervisor, Traffic Systems Management
Job Number : 3958
Job Type : Full-Time
Location : 150 Frederick St – Regional Admin Headquarters
Number of Positions : 1
Hours of Work : 35 hours per week – hybrid schedule (3 days in office and 2 days at home)
Salary Range : $104,413.40 – $130,530.40 annually
About Us
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to :
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051.
Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities, and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Why Join Us
As the Supervisor of Traffic Systems Management in Transportation Services, you will be leading a team that will continue to be highly influential in the way people travel around the Region. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the technological side of Transportation infrastructure, and set the stage for how the Region uses technology to support the human elements of mobility.
In this role, you are part of the Management Team and work closely with a range of colleagues in Transportation and in many other departments, providing recommendations and insights from emerging research, data collection and trends. Your role as the leader of the design and operation of the Region’s traffic signals means that you will be at the forefront of an important component of our community space.
The Transportation Services team is deeply committed to reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion and brings that vision to life through innovative community partnerships, ongoing professional development, self-reflection and brave conversations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our citizens.
The Role
Supervises the planning and operation of computer-based traffic control systems. Administers data communication networks and provides input into software development. Supervises engineering services relating to signal operation and traffic signal design.
Duties / Responsibilities
Supervises Traffic Systems Management Analysts and students. Administers contracts for systems maintenance and studies.Supervises and administers the activities of the Section, including the operation and integration of computerized central traffic control systems, hardware, and communications network.Supervises the maintenance of databases, backups, and logs (on and off-site storage) for traffic control systems and applications, legal logs, and traffic control equipment inventory.Determines methodologies and operational strategies for signal timing optimization, traffic control and signal operation, intersection capacity analysis, and traffic control systems used by staff.Develops and monitors work programs and plans to meet Section objectives.Supervises the monitoring and assessment of traffic control hardware of centralized system and signalized intersections to optimize system performance and traffic flow. Visits construction sites to assess on-street signal operation.Determines design criteria / requirements for traffic control systems expansion / enhancement, including configuration strategies for communication networks. Oversees / coordinates information requests.Supervises and assists with the development of traffic signal design drawings. Approves drawings for inclusion in tender documents.Assists Manager in the development and implementation of long term plans, design standards, operating policies, and procedures related to signal designs.Participates on internal and external committees. Provides technical expertise and evaluations / reviews of transportation impact studies for development proposals / applications and capital projects to other divisional program areas, Design & Construction, Planning, Development & Legislative Services; area municipalities, and consultants.Supervises traffic system related projects and participates on project teams for traffic engineering and transportation planning studies.Prepares technical reports on system operations and planning for the Planning and Works Committee and Council. Conducts presentations to the public, Council, educational institutions, and agencies. Compiles technical evidence for Court.Administers budget for traffic control systems (including hardware / software and traffic control equipment); approves purchase requisitions. Prepares budget forecast and monitors expenditures. Ensures Section equipment is maintained in good working condition. Maintains traffic control asset management data and prepares equipment replacement program and related reports (e.g., disaster recovery, insurance).Exchanges information with Finance and IT, regarding procurement, budget, and to coordinate projects. Provides information to provincial staff, municipal agencies, Police, Fire, organizations, and consultants. Meets with industry and special interest groups. Discusses software and hardware design issues with vendors. Responds to public complaints / concerns.Backs up the Manager and other supervisors as required.Performs related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices; intersection geometric design; civil engineering; traffic signal equipment design, installation and inspection; estimating, procurement, and inventory control, normally acquired through a degree in Civil Engineering or post-secondary education in Transportation Engineering Technology or related field, plus progressively responsible related experience.Membership / eligibility for membership in the Professional Engineers of Ontario or the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), specializing in Transportation Engineering. Incumbents with CET designation must have or be actively pursuing a limited engineering license (LEL or LET) in Traffic Signal Design.Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, collective agreements, design principles and guidelines, construction practices, regulations, and legislation (e.g., Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Municipal Act, Highway and Transportation Improvement Act, health and safety, Highway Capacity Manual, International Municipal Signal Association requirements, traffic by-laws, accessibility).Analytical, research, problem solving, and continuous improvement skills to organize and coordinate the work of supervised staff; develop traffic control strategies, implementation plans, and Section goals; project and monitor budgets; research new technology; and analyze data sets and reports.Knowledge of central and distributed traffic control systems, communication hardware, software and related protocols. Ability to apply technical theories in the analysis and application of solutions for optimizing control of complex traffic signal networks; evaluate detailed numerical analyses from computer simulations of traffic signal timing and network optimization programs; and make decisions on implementation. Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, Access, and GIS.Leadership, human relations, negotiation, and communication skills to supervise, develop, motivate, train, and support staff; negotiate with contractors, consultants, utility and telecommunications companies; conduct presentations and provide technical explanations, instructions, advice, information to staff, other municipalities, public interest groups, and other technical groups / organizations; gain the support, commitment and cooperation of Regional and external staff in achieving objectives; respond to public inquiries; and participate as an effective team member.Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures, hardware and software manuals, engineering / technical journals, design specifications, contracts, reports, impact studies, and legal documents. Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and equipment specifications using technical language.Ability to travel within and occasionally outside Waterloo Region.Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and / or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities;persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressionsFor questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at (519) 575-4400.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process : Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
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