Traffic Operations Safety Technician
Halton RegionOakville, Ontario, Canada30+ days ago
Salary
CAD60937–CAD81255 yearlyJob type
- Permanent
Job descriptionDiploma in Transportation Engineering Technology. Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience. Registration or eligibility for registration in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT. Recognized as a Provincial Offences Officer, as per the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990. Strong practical knowledge in traffic / transportation engineering principles related to road safety and traffic signal operations. Knowledge and ability to carry out collision analysis, traffic signal timing improvements, apply traffic control warrants, and conduct field studies (ie : left-turn queue studies, speed studies, stop-compliance studies). Knowledge of the Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS), Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Geometric Design Guide, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and other applicable manuals and guidelines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to respond diplomatically to inquiries and complaints from the public. Strong analytical, organizational, project management, critical problem solving and customer service skills for leading and coordinating Regional initiatives along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, and GIS applications, and Synchro. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Proficiency in the use of Siebel, and experience with Traffic Engineering Software (TES. The incumbent will be required to occasionally work outside of Halton’s core work hours, may be required to participate as a staff member of after-hours standby. Travel is required. Incumbent must supply their own transportation at times to travel between locations within Halton Region. The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Safety and Operations, this position provides customer-focused services to internal and external clients on matters relating to road safety concerns, traffic signal operations, assist with Red Light Camera operations, and maintenance of traffic related infrastructure. In this role, the incumbent will primarily carry out duties related road safety and traffic signal operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertake field investigations related to road safety concerns and traffic operational concerns from the public and council.
- Conduct site inspections to review sign deficiencies and traffic control signal operational issues. Researches best practices and makes recommendations to management. Coordinates implementation of approved recommendations, and monitors to determine effectiveness.
- Develop signal timing and coordination plans for existing and new signalized intersections.
- Participate in traffic operational and safety assessments to improve safety and efficiency on Regional roads and intersections.
- Assist with the Region’s Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (CROSAP) by completing collision analyses and making recommendations for improvements.
- Conduct collision analyses at existing and proposed Red Light Camera locations.
- Assist with the deployment of Portable Variable Message Sign boards / trailers and manage the data collected.
- Analyze traffic data and conduct signal warrants through Traffic Engineering Software (TES).
- Assist with maintaining the TES database to ensure all traffic studies such as ATRs, TMCs, and collisions are up-to-date.
- Maintain the Region’s road network Synchro model.
- Assist with operating the Region’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)
- Prepare traffic operational related memos and reports for Senior Management / Council.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Preferred
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