JOB SUMMARY

Road Safety & Traffic Investigations is responsible for coordinating and directing traffic investigations, collecting, analyzing and processing traffic field data, and developing procedures to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians through the continuous review of evolving traffic and collision patterns and the timely revision of speed limits and upgraded traffic control devices. The unit manages the implementation, monitoring, assessment, refinement and development of installation criteria for traffic control devices and safety initiatives such as the Community Safety Zone Program and Adult Crossing Guard Program to maximize their effectiveness, and is responsible for the investigation of fatal collisions to determine the role of the road and its infrastructure in the cause or severity of those collisions.

You are responsible to ensure the safe and efficient traffic flow in the city by reviewing and responding to inquiries from the public related to traffic concerns on the city’s roads.  You collect data and information required for each inquiry, fulfill the role of the city’s “centre of expertise” for reviewing, analyzing and recommending the installation of the appropriate traffic control measures to alleviate the inquiries, and operate a microcomputer to process, retrieve, analyze and convey information for each inquiry.  You also ensure traffic control measures are installed correctly on the city’s streets, represent the branch from a traffic operations perspective for specific traffic studies and projects, and assist in preparing/amending policies related to the installation of traffic control measures and/or participate in special study assignments.  In addition, you review, analyze and recommend conditions of approval for new subdivisions and site plan applications, and research and prepare major reports and presentations, written correspondence and reports to committee, council and the general public, related to traffic operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Transportation Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology

Minimum of 5 years of experience in traffic investigations, traffic operations or an equivalent transportation-related field

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Data collection, statistical analysis, and operational problem investigation techniques
• Fundamentals of traffic engineering
• Road network throughout the City of Ottawa
• Database management techniques
• Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Traffic Manual, city’s Traffic and Parking By-law
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Various computer applications – TSIPS, RTS, WORD, EXCEL, MAP, SAS
• Industry-related analysis tools – Canadian Capacity Guide
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze/summarize survey data in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) and deal effectively with work-related contact
• Discuss and liaise with persons in government, private sector and the general public
• Work individually and follow instructions with minimum supervision
• Supervise summer students, as required
• Write legibly, prepare exhibits and produce scale/engineering drawings
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are a requirement
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Work overtime, including occasional weekends, as required