COOP Student, Traffic Engineering

Requisition ID:
Department: Public Works Dept.  
Service: Traffic Services  
Branch: Traffic Operations Branch 
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Up to 4 months; May August 2026 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE 
Salary Information: $ $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 175 Loretta Street  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment 
Application Close: 20/02/2026

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application. 

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program in Civil, Transportation or Computer studies and are in their 3rd or 4th year of studies.
 

The City of Ottawa Traffic Operations Division is responsible for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of over 1200 signalized intersections. One (1) co-op student is needed to assist the Traffic Engineering Unit staff in performing a broad range of functions related to Traffic Engineering studies, including but not limited to filed studies, technical support, analysis and reporting. During the work term you will: 

1.    Gain working experience in traffic engineering and traffic control signal operations.
2.    Learn the structure of the City of Ottawa Traffic Control Signal System. 
3.    Obtain practical analytical and planning skills and software applications.
4.    Improve your interpersonal skills in a dynamic project environment.
 
This role is ideal for an individual who has a passion for transportation and technology, with interest in work with a leading municipality in the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and traffic control technologies. We're looking for a self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. This opportunity will allow you take on new challenges while working on a wide variety of traffic engineering projects.
 
Key Duties

•    Perform standard traffic engineering field studies such as Queuing Studies, Delay Studies, Travel Time Runs and Volume Counts to evaluate traffic signal timing and phasing operations, traffic incident management and observing traffic patterns.

•    Investigate complaints about traffic signal timing and phasing and make recommendations for their resolution.

•    Using various computerized tools such as Synchro, conduct analysis of traffic data.

•    Prepare written reports summarizing field traffic data, containing recommendations based on the results. 

•    Prepare specific signal timing related databases extracted from the City's central traffic control computer.

•    Assist in the preparation, evaluating of data required by the local traffic signal controllers.

•    Assist in conducting capacity analysis to evaluate the operation of anticipated changes in traffic patterns or proposed changes to the new City of Ottawa road network.
 

Personal Suitability

•    Interact professionally with staff/colleagues, and the general public

•    Able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making capabilities

•    Able to think analytically, and be attentive to accuracy and detail

•    Display strong leadership skills, initiative, enthusiasm, and work ethic

•    Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance

Enrolment in a recognized co-operative engineering program in Civil, Transportation or Computer studies and are in their 3rd or 4th year of studies.
Knowledge in traffic engineering, and previous work experience in Civil/Transportation Engineering is an asset.
No Experience is required but a knowledge in traffic engineering, and previous work experience in Civil/Transportation Engineering is an asset.

• MS Office including Excel and Word
• Analytical and research techniques
• Attention to detail
• Flexible
• Dependable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Driver's License Requirement:  A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.  
• Green patch safety boots are required.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-