Traffic Systems Co-op Student - Barrie, Canada - City of Barrie

City of Barrie

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Barrie, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Posted:

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Job Number:

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COOP

-23-33

Job Type:

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Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 8 Months, Union

Position Closing Date:

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests.

We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers.

Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose.

It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community.

We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity
The Traffic Services Branch is a branch within the Development Services Department.

This branch is responsible for traffic administration, roadway illumination, roadway traffic signage, project signing, traffic control signals, pavement markings, traffic safety and guide rails and railway crossing maintenance.

This branch also administers the annual traffic calming program (i.e., speed cushions), and reviews the collision database for all reported collisions in Barrie.

In addition to traffic duties, this branch is also responsible for all Right-of-Way activities, including issuing municipal consents and Right-of-Way Activity permits, conducting Right-of-Way Activity inspections where required, and taking charge of the City's Graffiti Abatement Program.

The Corporation of the City of Barrie has a work experience placement opportunity for a student currently enrolled in an Advanced College Program to assist in the Traffic Services Branch of the Development and Traffic Services Department.

The Traffic Services Branch of the Development Services Department is responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic systems necessary to keep traffic moving effectively and safely within the City of Barrie.

The areas include maintenance and operation of traffic signal systems, traffic signage and operations, illumination systems, and right of way activities.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following tasks:

Administering Contracts
Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract, Central Traffic System, etc.
Traffic Signal System Monitoring
Operational Analysis of Intersections
Contractor Audits
Transportation Studies
Asset Management for Streetlight and Traffic System Elements
Public Surveys and Report Writing

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of
_Strive, Share and Care_ and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Currently enrolled in or a student with a recognized College or University
Completed at least one (1) year of a related postsecondary education program at a recognized College or University
Enrolled in a recognized College or University Coop program, preferably enrolled in a Civil Engineering Technology Program or a closely related Civil program, and returning to fulltime studies

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Basic engineering, survey and drafting skills
Strong computer skills; including a good working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCad
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Willing to work outside
Wellorganized selfstarter with the ability to work well without close supervision

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class "G" Drivers Licence in good standing, with reliable vehicle to use on corporate busines (travel reimbursement will be provided)
CSAapproved safety footwear in good condition
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check* _Please note that this is a requirement for any _new_ employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the _
_Police Record Check Procedure__. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement._

Other Important Information

Work Term:
May to December 2024

Wage:
$ $23.82 per hour

Hours:
The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Location:
Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie