Requisition ID: 20650
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Traffic Services
Branch: Traffic Operations Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 175 Loretta Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close: 07/04/2026
Traffic Operations oversees the installation, operation and maintenance of the City of Ottawa’s computerized traffic signal surveillance and control system, the construction, installation and repair/replacement of traffic control apparatus, and signage design and construction in accordance with City plans, policies and MTO regulations to ensure optimal safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicle passengers/drivers and traffic flow.
You are responsible for technology projects and day to day maintenance of the Traffic Operations systems by analyzing user requirements, sourcing, designing, testing, implementing, documenting and maintaining systems to support the Traffic systems, the Loretta Avenue network, controller communications and all other communication tools used by the Traffic Operations Unit to interact with the Traffic system.
Completion of 3 year university degree in Computer Science.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in system analysis and design, computer systems, computer networks or database development.
Experience with Traffic systems is an asset
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