Ville : Toronto

Catégorie : Engineering & Technical

Industrie : Government

Employeur : City of Toronto

• Job ID: 22679
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Transportation Services, Traffic Management
• Work Location: 703 Don Mills Road
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
• Salary: $88,979.80-$104,540.80 (2021 rate)
• Shift Information: Monday- Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 22-Mar-2022 to 05-Apr-2022 

As a Professional Engineer with proven experience in project management, leading multi-disciplinary teams in medium-to-large ITS and traffic signal deployment initiatives, you welcome this opportunity to join the City of Toronto Transportation Services Division and help to shape the future of Toronto's traffic management systems and keep Torontonians moving safely.

The Transportation Services' Traffic Management Section is seeking Transportation Engineers for the following units, as indicated:

One (1) opportunity is available with the Traffic Systems Planning, Design, and Capital Coordination Unit, which is responsible for the planning of new traffic systems projects and budget management for the Traffic Management Section. This unit also oversees all design activities for traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

One (1) opportunity is available with the Active Traffic Management (ATM) Unit, which is responsible for the City's Road Emergency Services Communications Unit (RESCU)/Traffic Operations Centre (TOC), Traffic Agent Program and School Crossing Guard Program. As a Transportation Engineer, you will work specifically in the RESCU/TOC group, which is responsible for traffic monitoring, incident management, dispatch services, traveller information and active traffic management using advanced traffic management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment.

Transportation Services is currently considering candidates in the above units and possibly for other units within the Division, such as Traffic Systems Construction and Maintenance (TSCM) unit which is responsible for construction and maintenance activities of traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems equipment, and street-lighting infrastructure.  Another unit that may also be considering candidates is Traffic Systems Operations (TSO) Unit, which is responsible for the operation of the City's traffic control systems; the implementation of signal timing changes, signal modifications, construction timings and special event timings, signal coordination studies, signal timing investigations, and the development of policies and procedures for signal operations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Your primary responsibilities as a Transportation Engineer, reporting to the Manager of the applicable above-noted unit, will be varied, but you’ll be expected to: Develop leading-edge Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) initiatives and find pragmatic solutions to transportation problems which satisfy the City's economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.
• Carry out and/or direct design and construction and maintenance projects related to the modification, expansion or upgrading of traffic signal infrastructure (including bike signals, pedestrian crossovers, electronic controller equipment, detection, etc.), and the demonstration, expansion or upgrading of projects such as transit signal priority and emergency vehicle pre-emption, adaptive signalling, communications, variable message signs (VMS), CCTV cameras, traveller information systems, vehicle detection, etc.
• Review technical reports to provide input, comments and guidance.
• Prepare and review a variety of documents, such as contracts, policies, procedures, procurements, specifications and agreements.
• Prepare terms of reference for consultant/contractor assignments.
• Direct the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeliness, cost, and completion of required tasks.
• Prepare technical and other necessary reports and submissions for the information of, and as required by, the Division and City of Toronto Council.
• Supervise project team members and support staff, including work term students.
• Develop standard operational procedures for traffic management, traffic operations and ITS functions.
• Develop standards and specifications related to traffic signal and ITS infrastructure and equipment, and update operation manuals to reflect operational practices due to technological changes.
• Monitor system networks and performance, ITS equipment and network usage.
• Liaise with the public, Councillors, the media, consultants, contractors and other transportation agencies on matters relating to the delivery of assigned capital projects.
• Prepare and make presentations to senior divisional managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and foster linkages to other units throughout the City and colleagues in other municipal, provincial, and federal governments to ensure effective partnerships.
• Maintain an awareness of developments and advancements in relevant fields to retain technical competency and to provide state-of-the-art advice.
• Review drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates prepared by consultants as they pertain to construction or modification of ITS and traffic signal facilities.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, City staff, members of Council, interest groups, and government agencies regarding traffic management issues.
• Provide work direction and training to unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Undertake random checks and monitor work performance by contracted staff.
• Prepare training course materials and conduct training and demonstrations for users of the traffic management systems.
• Assist the Manager and Senior Engineer in developing budgets and estimates, including the Unit’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor expenditures for assigned projects and activities, and provide regular reports to the Senior Engineer and Manager.
• Secure all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
• Perform and/or review research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
• Program, operate and maintain a variety of electronic, mechanical, digital, analog, wireless, and computerized equipment that is part of the existing Traffic Management infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the needs of the Traffic Management Section.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Your application for the role of Transportation Engineer must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
2. University degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation systems, Electrical Engineering or a discipline pertinent to the job function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Education in multiple disciplines would be an asset.
3. Extensive experience in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of projects related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal operations, traffic signals and systems, advanced traveller information systems (ATIS), advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), and communication systems.
4. Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for medium-large ITS and traffic signal deployment.
5. Experience in traffic operations and traffic management is desirable.
6. A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
7. Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
8. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate with  stakeholders, project participants and partners, special interest groups, the media, the general public, elected officials, internal and external clients and consultants.
9. Ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
10. Prioritization, organization and leadership skills to multi-task, track and manage budgets, schedule, and manage the work of consultants, vendors, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
11. Ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
12. Highly developed analytical and diagnostic skills to organize records and data, and to prepare specialized technical reports, with the ability to perform effectively in a system operations environment.
13. Knowledge of relevant standards, Acts, By-laws, and Regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device, National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System Protocol (NTCIP), International Municipal Signal Association standards, National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Provincial Standards, City of Toronto road system, and City of Toronto Uniform Traffic By-laws.
14. Knowledge in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories and practices, and safe work practices as they relate to working with high-speed and heavy-traffic roadways.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

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Accommodation

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