Transportation Asset Management Engineer (Engineer)York Region • Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Transportation Asset Management Engineer (Engineer)

York Region • Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24 / 7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and / or vacation.
Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager is responsible for assisting with the capital delivery of roads infrastructure asset management projects; overseeing Roads asset inventory systems maintenance management systems pavement management systems bridge management systems and priority programming systems; coordinating operations with York Region Transit and Traffic Management & ITS Branches and other stakeholders; developing standard operational procedures for the Branch.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

Oversees the implementation of various road related infrastructure asset management projects including right-of-way asset data collection pavement condition assessments asset inventory systems material inventory systems geographic information systems enterprise computerized maintenance management systems pavement management systems bridge management systems and permits.

Facilitates the review assessment selection and deployment of asset management systems and technologies.

Works with vendors to stay up-to-date with new and enhanced products as well as to resolve any operating problems.

Assists in designing operational processes to support the Roads asset management program and in identifying operational resource needs.

Participates in the preparation of Departmental budget projections with respect to Roads asset management systems.

Develops Standard Operating Procedures to describe routine and non-routine operational instructions for various tasks.

Conducts data analysis and reporting of performance and operational trends including weekly monthly and annual reporting of operational / performance statistics.

Ensures that work performed conforms to Regional standards policies and practices recognized industry standards and sound safety and engineering principles and in accordance with all applicable laws and governmental requirements.

Participates in and suggests improvements of quality control and quality assurance measures.

Assists the Senior Project Manager in providing guidance training and development coaching and mentoring of staff.

Liaises fosters and maintains positive relationships and seeks consensus with internal staff and external contacts other Transportation Agencies private sector groups including vendors and consultants government and non-government agencies with respect to the asset management program.

Assists in the preparation of responses to inquiries as appropriate from the general public elected officials etc.

Performs other duties as required in accordance with Branch and Departmental objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.

Minimum five (5) years work experience (inclusive of EIT experience) in the field of transportation engineering including the planning development and application of infrastructure asset management systems.

Valid Ontario Class G drivers license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.

Demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated experience in provision of project management for medium-large asset management deployment projects.

Demonstrated experience in roadway infrastructure asset management.

Demonstrated experience in pavement condition data collection and pavement management systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant standards Acts By-laws and Regulations including Health and Safety Act Highway Traffic Act Manual of Uniform Traffic Control.

Knowledge of safe work practices as they relate to working with high speed and heavy traffic roadways.