Traffic Development Specialist

Public Works – Transportation

(2) Two Positions Contract Full-Time, 24 Months

Pay Band: $86,443 - $108,052 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

The Role:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Development & Permits the Specialist will be responsible for providing expert guidance and advice relating to Traffic Development.

What you will do in this role:

• Manage the revision and amendment of the Region’s Controlled Access By-law assess and refine access policies and procedures.
• Develop a proactive access management monitoring program.
• Provides expert interpretation to Traffic Development related By-laws.
• Develop strategic relationships with developers/owners/planners/politicians.
• Represent the Region in multi-jurisdictional applications managing stakeholder interests.
• Represent the Region during OP Amendments, Secondary and Block Planning processes.
• Provides professional testimony at the Ontario Municipal Board proceedings.
• Represents the Traffic Development group on the Goods Movement Task Force, at the Institute of Transportation Engineers Ontario Chapter and the Ontario Good Roads Association.
• Contribute to Environmental Assessments and Capital Project Designs as they relate to Traffic Development.
• Oversee the development Charges Intersection Program.
• Oversees the implementation of web-based traffic initiatives.
• Research industry best practices.

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology and or Transportation Planning
• 5 to 7 years relevant and progressive experience related to the management of a Regional road system
• Background in Urban and Regional planning would be an asset
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the HTA and other relevant legislation, Planning Act, ITE, OPSD, TAC, OTM, HCM, and other related design and engineering standards and manuals
• Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Assessment process and traffic development
• Extensive knowledge of design standards, related codes, regulations, tendering/contract process and contract administration
• Detailed knowledge of computerized traffic engineering applications and methodologies
• Strong negotiating, public relations, communication, and problem solving skills
• Organized with excellent computer skills, written communication skills and demonstrated skills in project management
• Valid G driver’s license (in good standing)

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.