SENIOR ENGINEER, TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Job ID:
230769
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design & Engineering Branch
City:
St Catharines, Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent
Job code:
PE0302 - Barg-Eng 03 Design
Salary:
$96,884.00 - $135,398.00 Per year
Bring your traffic expertise and highway engineering knowledge to the forefront.
The Traffic Engineering team is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead complex signal projects, shape policy, and drive innovation in traffic safety and operations across Ontario’s transportation network.
Please note that while the successful candidate will work primarily from the 159 Sir William Hearst, Toronto location there may be an opportunity to work part-time from the 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines location, based on mutual agreement and operational requirements.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.

HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE

• You understand civil engineering principles related to highway safety and traffic engineering.
• You’re familiar with traffic operations, safety standards, and regulations at local, national, and international levels.
• You can apply policy development and project management expertise to improve standards and lead complex initiatives.
• You know about roadside safety, lighting, and traffic flow.
• You understand how to plan and implement legislative and regulatory changes affecting traffic and safety.

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

• You have strong planning and organizational skills to coordinate projects simultaneously.
• You have experience in policy development and managing complex projects.
• You have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve problems, develop engineering proposals and assess ministry policy implementation in terms of project delivery and resource utilization.
• You have advanced engineering and mathematical skills and knowledge of capacity calculations, complex intersection and signalised intersection operations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• You have strong oral communication skills to provide information, act as an expert on engineering and technical matters, and deliver training.
• You have strong written communication skills to write technical reports and manuals using computer software and traffic engineering software.

INTERPERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• You have developed relationship management skills to work with colleagues, all levels of management and the public.
• You utilize strong interpersonal skills to develop new policies, standards and procedures, and provide guidance to various stakeholders.

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

• Comprehensive wellness benefits
• Competitive salary with performance pay and progression
• Flexible work options, including flex hours and self-funded leave
• Modern, inclusive, and accessible workplaces
• On-the-job training and on-going learning through education and mentorship programs to support your success in the rol