Specialist, Traffic Signals & Streetlights

Specialist, Traffic Signals & Streetlights

Public Works - Transportation

Status: Contract Full-time Position (13-Months)

Salary Range: $92,151 - $115,189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $92,151 - $103,670 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location:10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

The role: 

Reporting to the Supervisor of Traffic Signals and Streetlights, the Specialist Traffic Signals and Streetlights is responsible for significant contributions to complex and high-profile projects/assignments within the Traffic Signals and Streetlights group.

What you will do in this role: 

• Provide unique and specialized support to the strategic implementation of various Traffic Signal and Streetlight initiatives
• Develop evidence-based policies and processes which align with the departmental focus
• Explore and develop web-based traffic initiatives to provide essential data and information to clients, both public and private
• Support project teams and works closely with internal partners both within and across Departments
• Act as a liaison between teams and represent the group in meetings and committees
• Assess, review and address client needs, including traffic inquiries, capital project reviews, and data collection requests
• Conduct research and policy reviews relating to Traffic Signal and Street-lighting, manage  traffic signal and streetlight related inventories, and participate in team projects involving Traffic Signal and Streetlight issues
• Oversee the management of the group's Maintenance, Red Light Camera and Systems Contractors
• Manage the ARRASC and Red Light Camera agreements
• Lead and participate in specialized research initiatives related to traffic signals and street-lighting
• Analyze issues and solve problems immediately in the field in order to provide direction to consultant, contractors, and other staff
• Represent the Region of Peel in legal proceedings, including discovery and preliminary information gathering and discussions, providing legal information regarding traffic signals and street-lighting and being interrogated during the hearing
• Develop and maintain minimum maintenance standards, ensuring the integrity of our traffic signal systems and street-lighting standards

What the role requires: 

• A diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience related to the management of a regional road system, with direct experience at a municipality considered an asset
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of traffic signal and street-lighting design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process, and contract administration
• Knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code and the Ontario Electrical Safety Association (ESA)
• Knowledge of industry-accepted construction methods as related to traffic signals and streetlighting
• Knowledge of coordinating and developing progression networks using the latest tools Registered as an IMSA Traffic Signal Technician, Levels 1 and 2 with the International Municipal Electrical Association (IMSA)
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD)
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, AGI, Microstation v8i, Autoturn, GIS Workspace, TES, Synchro, TSD Win
• Knowledge of financial software used for budgeting and procurements
• 3 years of experience in advanced traffic management systems such as iNet and Maxview
• Valid G driver’s license (in good standing) and daily access to a vehicle

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis, starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing 
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance  
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted virtually.

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

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

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request.  If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.  

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.