Transportation Technologist

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, techniques and equipment used in traffic engineering operations.

Thorough knowledge of the applicable departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, by‑laws and provincial regulations related to the work performed.

Considerable knowledge of engineering design principles and practices related to the work.

Sound knowledge of computer techniques and processing procedures related to the work.

Ability to develop and administer the City’s traffic and transportation program and administer assigned capital projects.

Ability to recommend and develop traffic policies and practices, develop capital works project proposals, and recommend related programs and projects.

Ability to obtain, summarize and interpret data and prepare a variety of technical reports and recommendations and to design traffic control systems and related installations and to prepare applicable specifications, maps and drawings.

Ability to develop and implement communications plans for transportation and traffic capital projects.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to represent the department on municipal and regional committees.

Ability to supervise one or more technical subordinates engaged in related work.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Skill in the use and care of instruments and equipment used in the work.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.