Signals Timing Engineer

Recruitment Details
Signals Timing Engineer
Department:
Public Works

Designated Work Location:
821 Elgin Avenue, Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type:
1 Permanent position on a Temporary Basis, Full-time

Hours of Work:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Salary:
Schedule A1 $70, $95,301.81 annually; Schedule A2 $70, $92,905.95 annually (Grade 03)

Employee Group:
W.A.P.S.O.

**Posting No: 126505

Closing Date: December 8, 2025**
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile
The Traffic Signals Timing Engineer works under the general direction of the Supervisor of Traffic Signals Systems to design, modify and approve (stamp) signals timing plans and strategies for planned signals timing reviews, emergent situations and signals timing requests submitted by the Operation, Projects and Transportation Management Centre groups. Approved signals timing plans will be implemented either on site by the Operation group or remotely by the Timings group.

The Engineer will analyze intersection and route levels of service, conduct in field traffic observations and signal timing reviews, provide resolution to traffic signals timing issues, and support the Transportation Management Centre in addressing traffic signals timing issues.

The Engineer, as assigned, will complete creation/development of predetermined signals timing plans for a variety of situation which will be selected for implementation by the Transportation Management Centre to address emergency situations that affects the roadways or unexpected traffic fluctuations.

The Engineer will provide information, clarifications and resolutions to Traffic Signals Timing inquiries.

As The Traffic Signals Timing Engineer You Will

• Design, modify and approve traffic signals timing plans through the development and implementation traffic signal operation and coordination strategies.
• Prepare traffic signal controllers for new capital work
• Provide information, clarifications and resolutions to Traffic Signals Timing inquiries
• Support the Transportation Management Centre in addressing traffic operations issues

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2 years' experience working with traffic control systems, principles and practices.
• 2 years' experience in interpretation of timing plans, traffic signals, specifications, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, by-laws, policies, best practices, and procedures governing the safe operation of traffic systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (co-workers, consultants, members of the public, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and adjust with changing priorities.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and demonstrate political acumen.
• Experience with or knowledge of traffic signal controllers, including the Model 170 and Model 2070 controllers, would be an asset.
• Experience working with large volumes of traffic data would be an asset (e.g. traffic volume data, traffic signal performance metrics, collision data).
• IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM), or eligibility within 3 years may be considered.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Search information please visit: .
• Possess and maintain valid Manitoba class 5 Driver's License.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the City Transportation Policy.

How To Apply
APPLY
ONLINE
, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes
Online applications can be submitted at . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Traffic Signals Systems

• *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2.

Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).

• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.