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Safe Mobility Analyst

City of Edmontonabout 24 hours ago
Edmonton, AB
CA$90,926 - CA$114,898/Annual
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Job Number**:**54860

The City of Edmonton’s Safe Mobility Section is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Safe Mobility Analyst to join our team! In this role, you will play a key part in helping the City achieve its Vision Zero goal: zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. You will be instrumental in analyzing complex traffic safety data, identifying trends, recommending evidence-based solutions, and supporting the development of strategies to make Edmonton's streets safer for everyone.

Your work will involve collaborating with various teams, preparing technical reports, and contributing to the development of transportation and city-building strategies across the corporation, as outlined in the Safe Mobility Strategy. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and livability of Edmonton. If you are passionate about data-driven solutions and improving community safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What will you do?

  • Use specialized analytical knowledge and skills to identify, evaluate and diagnose trends in traffic safety, traffic flow and signals data, and road user behaviour data, including collisions, traffic conflicts, volume, speed, violation and compliance data and public survey data, to support evidence-based decision making related to the 5 E’s of traffic safety (engineering, enforcement, education, engagement and evaluation)
  • Review and analyze safety data and traffic safety countermeasures through use of statistical methodologies, spatial and temporal reviews and analyses, and evaluation of data relationships, to identify trends and inform city-wide priority locations for implementing various countermeasures and actions, as part of transportation and city-building programs and projects
  • Independently, and with subject matter experts when required, identify realistic and actionable recommendations related to data/information and associated analysis to increase safety for road users of all mobility types, abilities, and ages and in all seasons
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other analysts in the Safe Mobility section, who work on enforcement, education and engagement data analytics, to maximize the safety outcomes of Vision Zero programs, using a continuous improvement mindset and approach to provide recommendations and enhancements for Safe Mobility programs
  • Conduct and support Safe Mobility research projects, including:
    • Collaborating with post secondary institution partners on research projects, data forecasting/modeling and development of deployment scheduling tools and frameworks (for example, placement of permanent driver feedback signs)
    • Researching emerging technologies related to road safety engineering and compile reports and recommendations on applicability of these technologies in Edmonton
    • Working with Research and Policy Advisor to translate new and emerging research and industry trends into tangible actions and processes within the section
  • Contribute subject matter expertise and evidence-based input in writing technical reports and in the development and updates for corporate transportation guidelines, such as the Complete Street Design Guidelines, as well as supporting development of Council reports and policies, memos, financial reports, annual reports and other documents for community partners
  • Actively contribute to sharing findings and results as applicable:
    • Evaluate, summarize, develop and deliver reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders and partners including senior management
    • Develop and maintain internal and public facing dashboards and reporting tools
    • Work closely with Communications and Engagement staff to support communications plans with data and information to influence shared understanding and behaviour change
    • Provide summaries of results to support 311, Councillor and media inquiries
    • Work with internal stakeholders to disseminate information on the City websites, 311 scripts and other platforms
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • University degree where research, statistical analysis, and report writing was applied. Graduate degree would be an asset
  • Minimum of 4 years of analytical experience, including research and synthesizing information for decision-making purposes and report preparation
  • Proficient in Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS and R, as well as other data analysis and visualization tools
  • Knowledge and experience with geospatial analytics and GIS applications such as Geomedia and ArcGIS
  • Knowledge and experience in creating and maintaining data dashboards with software, such as Tableau

Assets:

  • Knowledge of transportation safety, engineering design and traffic safety countermeasures
  • Knowledge and experience in areas such as forecasting, predictive and regression modeling, and data optimization methods
  • Knowledge of different traffic enforcement management techniques, tools and programs
  • Familiarity with different types of traffic safety data, including collision data
  • Familiarity with traffic video-based analysis and image processing
  • Knowledge of project management practices, tools and continuous improvement processes

Skills required for success:

-**Research and Analysis:**Knowledge of research planning, design best practices and terminology, how to review and evaluate research studies, and working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to analysis of qualitative and quantitative data as related to the work assigned -**Technical Knowledge and Skills:**Ability to understand complex and technical information, with demonstrated knowledge and skills in statistical analysis, data visualization and geospatial analysis gathering and consulting data and related information, analyzing data, synthesizing evaluation findings and presenting information -**Reporting and Communication:**Demonstrated knowledge and ability in preparing presentation materials and developing a variety of reports, including public-facing reports, strategy papers, technical briefs, and other communication materials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate data and visualizations to technical and non-technical audiences -**Process Thinking and Decision Making:**Demonstrated ability for logical process thinking and to apply sound judgement, utilizing balanced perspective taking to prepare and deliver thoughtful recommendations to support operational decision making. Proposed solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, legal, and politically sensitive to the issues of traffic safety -**Teamwork and Collaboration:**Strong interpersonal skills, fostering relationships, and working collaboratively and inclusively with diverse stakeholders

  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

  • Hire is dependent on a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
  • The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contactemployment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits****https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

**Hours of Work:**33.75 hours per week

Salary Range:$51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)

**Recruitment Consultant:**PO/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title**:**Methods Analyst II

Posting Date**:**Mar 18, 2026

Closing Date**:**Apr 01, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

**Number of Openings (up to)****:**2 - Permanent Full-time

Union**:**CSU 52

Department**:**Parks and Roads Services

**Work Location(s)****:**16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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