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.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: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.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• 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

How do I qualify?Mandatory• 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.

Traffic Engineering KnowledgeYou have:
• 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)

Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsYou have:
• 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

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:You have:
• 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

Computer Skills• 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.

Additional Information:

Note:

• 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.
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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 27, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

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