Transportation Technologist

at  City of Belleville

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIST

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.
Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca
Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our Transportation and Operations Services Department as a Transportation Technologist.
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: Transportation and Operations Services Department
File Number: SV25-05
Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON
Hours: Jurisdiction B 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Employee Group: Union - CUPE
Salary: Jurisdiction A Grade 6 $31.93 - $36.70 per hour
Closing Date: February 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a two (2) or three (3) year Community College Diploma Program in Civil Engineering or Related Field.
• Class G driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• C.E.T or C.Tech designation from the Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Ontario.
• Knowledge of traffic data collection, processing, and projection techniques.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in data analysis in municipal government or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of traffic data software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant provincial legislation, regulations, guidelines, procedures and standards, including the Highway Traffic Act, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Ontario Traffic Manuals, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Computer literacy with proficiency using MS Office software and proficiency in the application of specialized traffic and municipal software.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to Supervisors within the Transportation & Operations Department, the Transportation Technologist is responsible for asset management data, data analysis, and traffic data analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support asset management through accurate data input, ensuring consistency with organizational standards.
• Analyze and interpret traffic study data using specialized software to optimize transportation network performance and improve traffic flow solutions.
• Install and maintain traffic counting hardware in the field, including radar devices, loop counters, and speed radar signs.
• Interpret engineering plans and drawings, correlating them to driver behavior, traffic operations, and roadway safety considerations.
• Ensure compliance with provincial traffic and transportation legislation by interpreting and applying relevant sections of laws and regulations.
• Collect and input data to support Asset Management and GIS initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across systems.
• Perform data collection for Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) compliance auditing to verify adherence to regulatory standards.
  Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.