Traffic Operations Technician (Contract)
Req ID: 25588
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 12/24/2024
Job Summary
As a Traffic Operations Technician, under the direction of your immediate supervisor, you will be responsible for executing various traffic functions within Traffic Services. Your duties will include conducting research, site studies and observations, preparing reports and presentations, communicating with stakeholders, and making recommendations to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety.
2 contracts: 1 ending July 22, 2025, and the other on Dec 31, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring to ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner.
- Review concerns from residents or elected officials.
- Providing documentation and information in response to claims against the City of Mississauga.
- Perform investigative work to gather relevant background information upon receipt of Service Requests.
- Solve technical problems that require specialized knowledge.
- Attend various management meetings when required as subject matter expert.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to keep up to date with the latest product development.
- Part of team assigned to complete projects related to specialised equipment testing, installation and standards review.
- Prepare correspondence and reports to Committee, Councillors and the general public ensuring all information is accurate and factual.
- Ensure that all recommendations are in accordance with City and industry standards.
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of spreadsheets to ensure that all data requests from internal and external clients are recorded, processed and invoiced.
- Researches and stays abreast with current technology.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Must have successfully completed a 3 year Community College program in Transportation Engineering Technology or related discipline.
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years related experience is required.
- Must demonstrate strong knowledge of traffic engineering practices, Ontario Traffic manual and Highway Traffic Act.
- Excellent organization with the ability to manage competing tasks.
- Strong written, verbal and team communication skill sets.
- May require lifting of supplies/equipment. Exposure to computer keyboards and screens. Must be physically capable of carrying out the essential duties of the job.
- Microsoft Office, Microstation, Max, various traffic proprietary software application experience and sound file management skills is an asset.
- A CET designation or equivalent is an asset.
- Must have access to a vehicle to travel within the city as require and there may be a need to operate City vehicles. Must hold and provide a valid class "G" driver's license and driver's abstract.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 67,068.00 - $ 89,424.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Mavis Yard: Common Building
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Traffic Mgt & Municipal Parking Div , Traffic Services & Road Safety
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
