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Transportation Planning Co-op Student

2 months ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Transportation

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 4 months, starting in May 2023

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

**JOB SUMMARY**
- traffic demand management mapping

The student will be responsible for:

- Assist staff in Road Safety Initiatives and Road Use Permitting and collision statistics, reviewing road safety complaints;
- Assist in traffic studies, by-law amendments and road safety recommendations;
- Conduct engineering analysis for traffic evaluation, to ensure the movements of people and goods on the regional roads are safe;
- Assist the team in developing a project scope, terms of reference, and the Request for Proposal documents for traffic studies;
- Assist in the development and delivery of proposals, project schedules, constraints, and evaluation
- Assist in the review of drawings and specifications, development of construction contracts, during the process of permit approvals and collaboration with other divisional staff.
- Assist in directing consultants to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within the approved budget and specifications
- Inspect construction sites to ensure compliance with the permit conditions and that construction practices comply with safety guidelines.
- Conduct site surveys to determine which assets exist, photographing the assets, documenting their condition and identifying damaged/missing assets; and
- Other duties as assigned/required.

Students will be required to undertake site visits and participate in meetings with stakeholders, therefore the applicant should be outgoing and confident in a variety of environments.

**Location -** Students will report to Niagara Regional Headquarters (1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way) throughout the work week, however, daily travel will be required within the Niagara region. Incumbent must supply own reliable method of transportation, and be able to work both outdoors and in an office setting.

**EDUCATION**
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalency (ie. GED) and
- Currently enrolled in Transportation/Civil Engineering, Traffic engineering, Project Management or similar program or related fields of study.

**KNOWLEDGE**
- High degree of computer proficiency in Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Experience working with traffic engineering is considered an asset.
- Experience with web-based and hard copy maps for operational and navigational purposes.
- Familiarity with projects and environmental assessment studies considered an asset.

**SKILLS**
- Ability to collect and manage information efficiently and accurately
- Hands-on data collection, traffic analysis and statistical data will be an asset
- Ability to collect and manage information efficiently and accurately
- Ability to work alone, as well as in a team
- Self-motivated, confident and responsible
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Comfortable interacting with members of the public on a regular basis
- Comfortable performing routine and repetitive tasks (ex. data entry)
- Comfortable working in inclement weather
- Previous related work, co-op or volunteer experience is an asset
- Ability to adapt to changes in assignment priority
- Attentive to detail and resourceful
- Familiarity with Highway Traffic Act and/or Municipal Act are/is considered an asset

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must provide proof of successful completion of high school.
- Must maintain the ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices and work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
- Possess a valid class G license and a clean driving record

**Closing Statement**:
Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY
- Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 - Human Resources Department

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