Data Analyst, Road Safety - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 11658

Department:
Public Works Dept.

Service:
Traffic Services

Branch:
Traffic, Safety & Mobility Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:

CIPP

Salary Information:
$74 590,88 - $90 759,76 annually (2022 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Information Technology

Application Close: 26/02/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

Road Safety and 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.

Automated traffic enforcement technology, combined with other speed enforcement methods, education and awareness, can help reduce the number and severity of collisions on our roads.

You use data to make recommendations on where automated traffic technology will be used. These criteria include, but are not restricted to, high-risk, high-frequency and high-collision locations.

Highrisk locations are those where the safety of citizens or police is at risk through conventional enforcement methods.
Highfrequency locations are those where data indicates motorists are ignoring or breaking traffic laws on an ongoing basis.
Highcollision locations are those where data indicates a greater frequency of collisions.

You conduct analysis and develop analytical solutions that enable evidence-based decision making, improve operational performance, and contribute to improved road safety outcomes identified in the City's Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.

This includes the development and analysis of key performance indicators, preparing complex technical reports or dashboards, data visualizations and presentations for internal and external clients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 4 year university degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Geomatics or Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information systems, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of data and analytics with an emphasis on public safety analysis and analytic solution development.

KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced knowledge of:
Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Outlook).
Programming language and its use in geoprocessing or equivalent.
Web technologies such as CSS, HTML, and HTTP.
ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Server.
Comprehensive understanding of spatial database structures.
Data systems and statistical data collection
Survey techniques and methodologies
Database management and data handling procedures (data integrity, statistics)
Programming languages including: Python, VB. NET, C#, Flex, Silverlight, JavaScript
Advanced skills in data management software
General knowledge of:
The principles of the safe systems approach to road safety.
The Highway Traffic Act and associated municipal road safety regulations.
Knowledge of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
Knowledge or experience with a centre of excellence approach to enabling an organization and customers to selfserve advanced analytics is highly desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Prepare and deliver technical summary reports
Data handling and statistical analysis
Analytical skills backed by proficiency in dealing with data, including geospatial data
Skilled with data visualization tools such as Tableau, QlikView, or similar
Plan, organize, and schedule work
Work professionally with technical staff, consultants, and research partners
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with different stakeholders
Ability to undertake projects and tasks with mínimal supervision
Ability to work in a team with technical staff
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, ever changing environment.
Strong initiative, judgment and reliability
Highly motivated and conscientious
Diplomacy, discretion and tact
Works well in a team environment
Desire and flexibility to expand their knowledge base to grow their skills in adjacent disciplines