Transportation Planning Coordinator - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Transportation

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Salary Pending Review

Education:

Completion of a postsecondary diploma or degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field of study (e.g. Planning/Environmental Management/Environmental Science).
An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge:

35 years of Transportation Planning experience.
23 years of experience or background in computerized traffic analysis models and transportation/planning studies is preferred.
Working knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS), MTO Geometric Design Standards, MTO Roadside Safety Manual, TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, Ontario Traffic Manual (Book
Temporary Conditions) and all applicable legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act, etc.), and applicable contract law.
Knowledge of project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems.
Certified or eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technician (CET) or equivalent related designation.
P.Eng. or E.I.T is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Reviews and verifies transportation/traffic reports, design concepts/preliminary designs to ensure compliance with Regional and industry requirements.
Reviews, prepares and provides detailed transportation planning comments on Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) studies.
Coordinates Complete Streets/Active Transportation components.
Assists with providing detailed information to Municipal requests regarding transportation models and forecasts as needed.
Assists with Travel Demand Management (TDM) initiatives as needed.

_ Supports internal and external studies related to corridor reviews, environmental assessment studies and traffic impact assessments.

(25% of time)_:

Uses Regional annual traffic data to assist with the development and maintenance of the Regional Transportation Model(s) and other traffic studies, as directed by the manager.
Provides support in the review of transportation/ traffic studies, official plan and secondary plans, as directed.
Supports the Project Managers of various transportation environmental assessment projects and other transportation/ traffic studies/initiatives (e.g., Transportation Master Plan, Complete Streets, Secondary Plans, etc.).

_ Defends the data, assumptions, procedures, methodologies, techniques and tools used to derive transportation capacity and demand at meetings with municipal officials, Senior staff, Committees of Council, external agencies, associations and senior levels of government and the public, as required.

(5% of time)_:

Attends and presents models at public forums, handling questions from the public.
Responds to requests for information from public agencies, development rep