Traffic Assessment Investigator - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Requisition ID: 7803

Department:
Public Works Dept.

Service:
Traffic Services

Branch:
Traffic, Safety & Mobility Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$62, $73,613.54 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Engineering

Application Close: 25/04/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Road Safety & Traffic Investigations is responsible for coordinating and directing traffic investigations, collecting, analyzing and processing traffic field data, and developing procedures to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians through the continuous review of evolving traffic and collision patterns and the timely revision of speed limits and upgraded traffic control devices.

The unit manages the implementation, monitoring, assessment, refinement and development of installation criteria for traffic control devices and safety initiatives such as the Community Safety Zone Program and Adult Crossing Guard Program to maximize their effectiveness, and is responsible for the investigation of fatal collisions to determine the role of the road and its infrastructure in the cause or severity of those collisions.

You carry out investigations of complaints and requests concerning traffic safety, congestion, parking and vehicular conflict problems.

You conduct traffic field investigations and collect, summarize and verify pertinent traffic data by conducting appropriate traffic surveys (speed and delay surveys, traffic volume counts, visibility sight distance surveys, parking usage surveys and other specialized observance surveys as required).

You also prepare sketches, take photographs and field measurements of problem locations, interview complainants and other involved parties for additional information, and submit completed traffic assessment assignments to a Traffic Assessment Specialist for review and approval.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 2 year technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or other engineering related course

Minimum of 3 years of experience in traffic investigations, traffic operations and transportation engineering or an equivalent transportation related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

Data collection and research techniques
Fundamentals of traffic engineering
Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Traffic Manuals, city's Traffic and Parking Bylaw
Departmental policies and procedures
Road network throughout the City of Ottawa.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to research data and summarize findings in an organized, clear and concise manner
Write legibly, prepare documentation, information and scaled drawings accurately, and within short time frames
Ability to make decisions/recommendations based on standard policy with reference to supervisor
Ability to interview complainants to extract necessary information
Ability to work and contribute in a team environment
Operate field equipment TDC8, sight distance targets, cameras, radar speed gun, stop watch, etc.
Utilize a computer to process, retrieve, tabulate data and convey data
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Work individually and follow instructions with minimum supervision
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Physically capable of travel to sites and work outdoors
Work overtime, including occasional weekends, as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. 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 HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.