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About the Role

This role involves planning new traffic systems, including traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects, and managing budgets for the Congestion and Network Management Section. The position provides project management, technical expertise, and engineering input for traffic signal and systems design and construction activities managed by third parties.

Responsibilities

• Directs design and construction projects for traffic signal infrastructure modifications, expansions, or upgrades.
• Oversees projects such as transit signal priority, emergency vehicle pre-emption, adaptive signalling, communications, variable message signs (VMS), CCTV cameras, traveller information systems, and vehicle detection.
• Reviews technical reports to provide input, comments, and guidance.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, policies, procedures, procurements, specifications, and agreements.
• Prepares terms of reference for consultant/contractor assignments.
• Directs the work performance of external service providers regarding quality, timeliness, cost, and task completion.
• Supervises project team members and support staff, including work term students.
• Develops standard operational procedures.
• Develops standards and specifications for traffic signal and ITS infrastructure and equipment.
• Updates operation manuals to reflect operational practices due to technological changes.
• Liaises with the public, Councillors, media, consultants, contractors, and other transportation agencies on capital project delivery.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including Technology Services and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to senior divisional managers and internal stakeholders.
• Reviews drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans, and cost estimates from consultants for ITS and traffic signal facilities.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, City staff, Council members, interest groups, and government agencies regarding traffic management issues.
• Assists the Manager and Senior Engineer in developing budgets and estimates, including the Unit’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitors expenditures for assigned projects and activities and provides regular reports.
• Performs and/or reviews research on new technical developments and practices in traffic management systems and operations.
• Coordinates monthly meetings with project managers to track project spending.
• Assists with the preparation of budget-related documents and tracking expenditures using various tools.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• A university degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation systems, Electrical Engineering, or a pertinent discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of projects related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal operations, traffic signals and systems, advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), and/or communication systems.
• Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for medium-large ITS and traffic signal deployment.
• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics, and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Prioritization, organization, and leadership skills to multi-task, track and manage budgets, and schedule and manage the work of consultants, vendors, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
• Highly developed analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, Acts, By-laws, and Regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device, National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System Protocol (NTCIP), International Municipal Signal Association standards, National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Provincial Standards, City of Toronto road system, and/or City of Toronto Uniform Traffic By-laws.
• Knowledge in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories, and practices, and safe work practices related to working with high-speed and heavy-traffic roadways.

Skills

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Traffic signal operations
• Traffic signals and systems
• Advanced traffic management systems (ATMS)
• Communication systems
• Project management
• Team leadership
• Budget management
• Technical report writing
• Stakeholder communication
• Analytical skills
• Diagnostic skills
• SAP
• S4/HANA

Location

• 703 Don Mills

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Extensive experience in planning, design, and construction of ITS and traffic signal projects
• Considerable experience in project management and leading multi-disciplinary teams

Education Level

• University degree in Civil Engineering (transportation systems focus), Electrical Engineering, or a pertinent discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Education in multiple disciplines is an asset.

Salary/Compensations

• $89,337.00 - $132,880.00

About the Company

• The Transportation Services Division of the City of Toronto is responsible for the planning of new traffic systems, including traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects, and budget management for the Congestion and Network Management Section.

Equal Opportunity

• The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
• The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
• We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.