Technologist, Monitoring and Evaluation
Requisition ID: 14758
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Traffic Services
Branch: Traffic, Safety & Mobility Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $64 175,02 - $75 085,92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 175 Loretta Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Engineering
Application Close: 01/10/2024
JOB SUMMARY
You are responsible for the coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities relating to Traffic Services or Transportation Planning programs. These activities include involvement in both studies and implementation of measures in the following areas: traffic management, traffic calming, cycling and pedestrian facilities, road safety assessment, streetscaping, traffic operations, parking control, proposed roadway modifications as part of development applications, capacity and safety needs, and enforcement, education and awareness support activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Civil Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation or related field
KNOWLEDGE
- Traffic survey / data collection techniques
- Public consultation techniques
- Database management techniques
- Specialized software (data management, GIS and road design related)
- Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Traffic Manual, and the city’s Traffic and Parking By-Law
- Roadway geometric design and traffic safety principles
- Branch policies / guidelines relating to traffic calming measures, cycling and pedestrian facilities, road safety assessments and mitigation measures, traffic and parking control measures, streetscaping measures, proposed roadway modifications as part of development applications, capacity and safety needs, and enforcement, education and awareness support activities
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to organize, plan and coordinate a number of technical programs simultaneously
- Ability to analyze / summarize survey data in an organized, clear, an concise manner
- Ability to utilize specialized traffic operations software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with work related contacts
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Organized and effective time management skills
- Professional demeanour
- Team player
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.