Traffic Specialist - Kingston, Canada - Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation to use your traffic engineering and project management expertise to provide leadership in the areas of traffic operations and safety.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality traffic engineering services related to the planning, design, construction, corridor management, maintenance and operation of provincial highways of various complexities, for an area within Eastern Region.
Provide expert technical consultation and advisory services to internal and external clients on traffic engineering issues.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices related to transportation planning and traffic management engineering and technology (e.g. traffic characteristics, advanced traffic management strategies, highway design and construction/maintenance practices).
You have knowledge of traffic engineering relating to signing, pavement marking, illumination, traffic control devices, traffic signal operations, collision and capacity analysis, and human factors related to traffic operations to conduct investigations and studies.

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You have project management and group leadership skills (including prioritisation, budgeting, scheduling, coordination and negotiation skills) to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to plan, organise and prioritize project requirements.

Communication, Advisory, Presentation, Interpersonal Skills:

You are able to discuss and convey issues and provide recommendations.
You are able to respond to inquiries and resolve technical issues, prepare reports, project plans and formulate recommendations.
You are able to liaise with stakeholders and present alternative solutions to traffic management problems.
You can effectively recommend policies, procedures and systems enhancements.
You are able to establish effective working relationships with project planning teams and consultants.

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You are able to investigate traffic engineering issues, assess risks, evaluate options for mitigation, and make recommendations on complex traffic engineering issues.

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