Job Information
City of Toronto SUPERVISOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING in Toronto, Ontario
SUPERVISOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Job ID: 50346
Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
Division & Section: Transportation Services, Traffic Management
Work Location: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
Salary: $93,734.00 - $123,449.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 16-Sep-2024 to 30-Sep-2024
Job Summary
Guided by a vision to provide a safe, efficient, effective transportation system that serves residents, businesses and visitors in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner, the Transportation Services Division of the City of Toronto plans, constructs and manages the transportation infrastructure within the public right-of-way, including the public realm, sidewalks and roads. As a Traffic Engineering Supervisor within the Traffic Management Section, you’ll play a key leadership role in the Division’s ability to deliver on its service commitments.
Accountable, adaptable and innovative, able to handle day-to-day challenges and employee relations issues, you'll assume responsibility for all aspects of the staff supervision function. This will include recruitment, selection and hiring, scheduling and assigning work, coaching and mentoring, determining training and development needs, managing performance, and determining or recommending disciplinary action in accordance with collective agreements, policies and practices.
Demonstrating your leadership, teamwork and organizational capabilities, you’ll administer and coordinate investigations by staff of complaints or requests regarding road safety, pedestrians, cycling, school zones, congestion, transit operations, inappropriate operating practices, parking, traffic control signals, and other traffic-related concerns.
We’ll rely on you to ensure that staff work in a safe manner, utilizing all required health and safety equipment and protective devices, as well as following all measures and procedures as required by policies and guidelines and the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its Regulations. Leading by example, you’ll create an environment conducive to the effective, efficient performance of high- quality traffic investigations, with a focus on customer service.
Your research and analytical skills, with knowledge in statistical and other analysis relating to traffic and/or transportation matters, will prove invaluable in developing, organizing and implementing traffic studies. You’ll research, compile and analyze data and prepare, or direct the preparation of, reports to elected officials, members of the public, standing committees and City Council, assessing impacts and recommending corrective measures where necessary.
A strong communicator with a customer focus, you’ll liaise with elected and government officials, agencies, the public, resident and business associations, etc., on transportation issues, represent the Division in meetings and on committees, and prepare, or provide input into the preparation of, by-laws and regulations, as well as supervise their implementation. You’ll also be expected to coordinate the installation of, and/or modification to, traffic control devices and develop initiatives directed at improving traffic operations and enhancing public safety.
Key Qualifications :
Your application must demonstrate the following:
Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function (e.g. Civil, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Technologist, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience in Traffic Engineering or a related field.
Considerable experience applying and interpreting related legislation and technical documents, including the Highway Traffic Act, traffic-related by-laws/code, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Ontario Traffic Manual.
Considerable experience in planning, supervising and directing the work of subordinates.
Possession of a valid class G Province of Ontario Driver's License and ability to obtain a City of Toronto Drivers Permit if required.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization, and the ability to convey technical information effectively to elected officials and the public.
Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and be an active representative of the City at meetings with elected officials, the public, ratepayers and business associations, special interest groups, and other stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven track record in working with Community and interest groups, elected officials, internal and external partners, and the general public.
Effective leadership and team-building skills, and the ability to provide work direction to project team members, contractors, and staff in a unionized environment.
Knowledge of legislations and policies related to the field including the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, City of Toronto Public Service By-laws, and any other legislation related to the job.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .