Engineering Technologist - Traffic

The City of Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 355,000 residents, is Canada’s high-tech capital and most diverse community, enjoying a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. Committed to being a model of public service excellence, with a workforce that is representative of the population we serve, we are looking for people who share our values and are champions of innovative practices. Diversity is one of Markham’s strategic priorities, and we strive to develop and maintain an environment that is inclusive and creates a sense of belonging for all.

We are pleased to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022 and the best City employer by Forbes for the second consecutive year. The City of Markham is ranked in the top two for Government Services and 15th among the 300 employers on the list, advancing from 18th place in 2021.

While all applications will be received, current members of CUPE 905 (Inside Workers) will be given first consideration. Please apply on-line at www.markham.ca/careers by February 27, 2022

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Traffic Engineering, you will be responsible for undertaking road safety audits, analyzing data, preparing reports and making recommendations; investigating and responding to road safety inquiries; provide support for the administration of project contracts; assisting with the implementation of new policies; and providing technical support to meet Corporate, Commission and Department objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational issues; analysis of vehicular and pedestrian traffic data.
• Maintain the traffic operations database (TES); conduct transportation data collection and analysis.
• Review and optimize traffic signal timing plans and networks using Synchro, SimTraffic and HCS software.
• Assist the Manager in administering Markham’s traffic safety programs and initiatives, including education, enforcement and engineering strategies.
• Assist with the school crossing guard and annual traffic count data collection programs.
• Provide support with the implementation of Active School Travel (AST) initiatives
• Attend public, Committee and Council meetings as required; work outside regular business hours as required.
• Regularly undertake comprehensive technical studies; organize data in a structured traceable and proficient manner.
• Develop creative and innovative problem solving solutions.
• Review and critique technical reports and engineering drawings; create formal reports, by-law proposals, and presentations for Council and public meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of municipal staff, developers, engineers, planners, other professionals and the general public.
• Regularly demonstrate knowledge and ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/ self management and accountability and flexibility/ adaptability.
• Continuously exercise critical thinking during the execution of all key duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Possess a university or college diploma in Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or similar professional designation.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Thorough practical knowledge of transportation/traffic engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, and other applicable Transportation manuals and guidelines.
• Effective communication skills to respond diplomatically to inquiries and complaints and provide explanations in a non-technical manner.
• Computer skills and knowledge of software such as MS Office, Outlook, computer-based traffic engineering applications such as TES, Synchro, SimTraffic and HCS.
• Ability to provide verbal and written complex technical explanations and correspondence, including reports to supervisory staff and Committee.
• Possess a strong background in traffic engineering or operations, including traffic analysis (intersection capacity analysis, applying traffic control warrants) and field studies (speed studies, origin-destination studies).
• Familiarity with basic traffic signal operations and knowledge of related Acts and legislation.
• Must possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle to use for work-related purposes.

Core Behaviours

• Achievement Orientation – Demonstrates understanding of, and works to meet, pre-determined standards; promptly and efficiently completes work assignments; continually compares work performance against standards.
• Diversity– Supports and adapts to major changes that challenge traditional ways of operating; evaluates success based on an increase of ideas and involvement (engagement); ability to define diversity as encompassing behaviours of inclusion, forward thinking, and accommodation.
• Client Focus – Responds to customer needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, regardless of customer attitude; strives to consistently meet service standards; and follows up with customers during and after delivery of services to ensure that their needs have been met.
• Interactive Communication – Communicates with others honestly, respectfully and sensitively; checks own understanding of others’ communication (e.g. paraphrases, asks questions); and reads cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver message.
• Teamwork – Deals honestly and fairly with others, showing consideration and respect for individual differences; does own fair share of work; seeks assistance from other team members, as needed; assists other team members; and shares all relevant information with others.
• Technical Skills– Demonstrates the ability to apply technical competency with minimal guidance to identify and devise solution to complex situations.
• Problem Solving – Identifies the problem; selects the solution from department guidelines, policies and procedures; verifies that the problem has been solved; advises supervisor of resolution as needed.
• Attention to Detail– Pays close attention to details that are important to others to make sure they are right; spots inconsistencies or discrepancies that indicate problems with quality of work; reviews own work for accuracy and completeness.

The City of Markham has established a mandatory vaccination requirement for staff related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, should you be a successful candidate for a position with the City of Markham you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination upon a conditional offer of employment. Should you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights policy with respect to your vaccine status, you will be required to disclose that at the time of conditional offer so that an accommodation can be developed prior to your start date.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process