Traffic Analyst

Join the Ministry of Transportation and expand your career in traffic engineering while enjoying exposure to diverse groups and projects that improve road safety.

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

• Provide technical expertise in areas of capacity analysis, collision analysis, roadside safety, intersection traffic control (e.g. signal systems, roundabouts), signing and pavement markings, illumination, traffic impact studies, traffic data collection and analysis, legislation and associated regulations that apply to traffic engineering
• Monitor and analyze existing and future traffic operations to identify capacity and/or safety deficiencies and to develop countermeasures
• Conduct on-site investigations to assess traffic operations
• Review development proposals, traffic impact and planning studies, and highway designs for safety and efficiency
• Prepare and review signing plans, sign details and pavement marking layouts
• Respond to internal and external inquiries, and work with internal and external partners
• Provide technical input to resolve safety and operational issues within the region

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

• Knowledge of transportation planning, engineering and technology (e.g. traffic characteristics, products, devices, traffic engineering management strategies, highway design and construction/maintenance practices)
• Knowledge of traffic operations engineering to interpret and relate engineering plans and drawings to driver behaviour and traffic operations
• Knowledge of traffic data collection, processing and projection techniques
• Knowledge of relevant sections of provincial legislation (e.g. Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Municipal Act, Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, Off-Road Vehicles Act)

• Research, analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate existing or potential traffic operational problems and develop solutions
• Effective time management skills to organize/prioritize work in order to meet established deadlines

• Proven interpersonal skills to liaise with, and provide technical advice and information to clients
• Communication and presentation skills to prepare/present technical reports and general correspondence

• You have proficiency with computer and software programs (e.g. relevant traffic engineering software, AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail), access and analyze traffic data, conduct simulations and prepare drawings/graphics and reports.

• Address: 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

• Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

• Schedule: 3.7

• Category: Maintenance and Trades

• Posted on: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.