Transportation Data Technician - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 11390

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:
$56 634,76 - $66 266,20 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Engineering

Application Close: 07/02/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Transportation Data Collection & Analytics unit is responsible for the implementation of Traffic Safety and Mobility systems for public enquiry and data management; plans, drafts and implements amendments to Traffic and Parking By-laws; and ensures the availability of information and statistics.

You support the Transportation Data Collection Program by validating, importing, disseminating and troubleshooting all collected data, including but not limited to the following: collision, speed, volume and classifation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 1 year community college certificate in computer science or engineering related field

Minimum of 2 years of related experience in data administration, including experience in the transportation field

Desirable Qualifications:
Successful completion of Ontario Traffic Conference's Traffic Training Course is desired or willingness to complete

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the City's road network
Knowledge of Traffic Engineering Software (TES)
Knowledge of data processing and data management concepts
Knowledge of automated data collection device specific software: Houston radar stat analyzer, Highway data management, Traxpro, Miovision data upload and data link
Data processing with emphasis in the areas of data validation and analysis, as well as data keying
Traffic and Parking Bylaw, Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and Canadian Criminal Code
Knowledge of google maps, geo Ottawa and occasional ArcGIS mapping tools
Ontario Traffic Manual Book
Knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Access and Outlook
City and department policy and procedures
M.F.I.P.P.A (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

High level of proficiency in querying databases
Familiar with GIS mapping
Understand traffic patterns & directions of travel
Troubleshoot electronic data collection equipment errors
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
Work without direct supervision
Liaise effectively with end users
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Work within and promote a team environment
Analytical with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effeciently and collaboratively in a team, cross services and department in order to request data/information that will help in generating various reports and for further analysis.
Initiative, tact, discretion and sound judgment
Resourceful, dependable with ability to work independently
Well organized and ability to prioritize and meet competing demands
Client service oriented

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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.