Apply By: Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Traffic Supervisor

Job ID:

230773

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering Branch

City:

St Catharines, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

6A011 - Technical06

Salary:

$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

Are you a seasoned traffic engineering professional ready to take the wheel on complex highway projects?

Join our dynamic Traffic Engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ontario's transportation network. From supervising top-tier technical staff to delivering innovative traffic solutions, this is your opportunity to drive impact where it matters most.

Please note that while the successful candidate will work primarily from the 159 Sir William Hearst, Toronto location there may be an opportunity to work part-time from the 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines location, based on mutual agreement and operational requirements.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• plan, supervise and coordinate technical traffic engineering staff and consultant activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality traffic engineering services related to the planning, design, construction, corridor control, maintenance and operation of provincial highways of various complexities, for an area within the region
• plan, coordinate and supervise the training and development of technical traffic engineering staff for an area within the region
• provide expert technical consultation and advisory services to internal and external clients on traffic engineering

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical Skills:

• You have knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, traffic engineering, including traffic standards and practices related to signing, pavement markings, delineation, capacity analysis, intersection design and operations, traffic signals, detouring, staging, illumination, traffic impact evaluation, multi-model and intelligent transportation systems, traffic simulation modelling, traffic data collection, traffic/engineering software, etc.
• You have knowledge and demonstrated application of government policies, procedures, standards and relevant Acts and Regulations related to traffic engineering (i.e. Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act).
• You have knowledge of highway planning, design, construction and maintenance activities to resolve traffic safety and operational issues.

Project Management and Supervisory Skills:

• You have knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and standards to manage, coordinate, and participate in concurrent technical projects.
• You have the experience, technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to effectively supervise and coordinate a section of traffic engineering staff and consultant activities.

Analytical, Research and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You are able to investigate traffic engineering issues, assess risks, evaluate options for mitigation, and make recommendations on complex traffic engineering issues.

Communication, Advisory and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• You are able to present compelling recommendations, and prepare ministerial responses and technical reports, including recommendations, presentations, correspondence and briefing notes.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

About the Ontario Public Service (OPS):
The OPS is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

Be part of a diverse, purpose-driven team making a difference for Ontario. We offer:

• Comprehensive wellness benefits
• Competitive salary with performance pay and progression
• Flexible work options, including flex hours and self-funded leave
• Modern, inclusive, and accessible workplaces
• On-the-job training and on-going learning through education and mentorship programs to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region
• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Note:

• T-MT-230773/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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