Project Manager, Traffic Signals

Position Type:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:

December 15, 2025

Salary/Wage Range:

$92, $115,419.00

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Transportation Services

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of1340 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing traffic signal and related electrical infrastructure programs, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the City's multi-modal transportation network. As the City's transportation network continues to evolve, this position will provide leadership in traffic signal program development, asset management, and stakeholder coordination to improve safety and mobility. Additionally, this position provides project oversight and technical guidance to a team of Traffic Signal Technologists, serves as the subject matter expert within the Traffic Signals team and provides coverage in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Traffic signals programs and policies

• Oversee the development and maintenance of traffic signal standards, policies and procedures while ensuring alignment with the City's vision and strategy

• Oversee asset management and traffic signal capital programs.
• Prepare, coordinate and make recommendations on RFP's, RFQ's and tender documents for the implementation of projects

• Review traffic signal drawings to ensure adherence to legal requirements and conformance with traffic engineering practices

• Project management

• Initiate and lead projects such as transit signal priority/emergency vehicle pre-emption, traffic signal control systems, connected and autonomous vehicles, and various other intelligent transportation system initiatives

• Guide, coordinate, delegate and monitor activities of technical staff, contractors and consultants
• Consult with other departments and stakeholders, and conduct community engagement
• Oversee and administer contracts with external service providers including contractors, vendors and consultants.

• Manage project budgets

• Leading analysis and reporting

• Develop and track key performance indicators and level of service (LOS) metrics

• Conduct reviews of fatal injury collisions and document site conditions.

• Support supervisor on legal inquiries and proceedings.

• Focus on efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement

• Research industry best practices and legislation.

• Research, design, test and implement new and emerging traffic control equipment, software and other traffic management technologies

• Provide subject matter expertise to City staff and externally interested parties

• Education and outreach programs

• Develop and implement education programs/campaigns related to traffic signal operations and traffic management in collaboration with City staff and externally interested parties.

Requirements

You have a diploma/degree in Transportation Engineering Technology or equivalent. Certification, or eligibility for certification with OACETT (C.E.T.) is an asset. This is complimented by four (4) to seven (7) years of experience specializing in traffic signal systems, signal operations, design and construction, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Experience providing oversight or supervision of is an asset.

To be successful in this role, you have proven project management skills and a strong working knowledge of traffic signals and systems including engineering, design, operations and maintenance. Your ability to communicate effectively allows you to interact well with others and provide excellent customer service. You are well-organized and excel at problem-solving.

You will be required to attend sites that may include heavy traffic, particularly when urgent/unplanned response is required. Weather and site conditions can be a hinderance. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and is always required when working in the field.

A valid Class G driver's licence is required with an acceptable driver's abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). You may have access to a City-owned vehicle but may need to provide own transportation from time to time.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at or email us at:

if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.