Apply By: Friday, September 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Engineer, Traffic Designs

Job ID:

224694

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:

4 Permanent

Job code:

PE0202 - Barg-Eng 02 Design

Salary:

$92,641.00 - $126,149.00 Per year

Are you passionate about improving transportation systems? As an Engineer, Traffic Designs you will tackle complex traffic issues, design innovative solutions, and enhance highway safety and efficiency.

If you want to engage in impactful work that makes a real difference in public infrastructure, be involved in innovative projects that push the boundaries of traffic engineering in a collaborative work environment, then look no further. with Traffic Engineering and help shape the future of transportation in Ontario!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

In this position, you will:

• Review traffic engineering studies based on mathematical and engineering theories, and cost analysis to make recommendations
• Provide information and advice to staff related to the management of existing transportation infrastructure and proposed transportation engineering designs
• Prepare formal reports and present study findings and recommendations related to traffic engineering issues for technical and non-technical staff

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Traffic Engineering Knowledge

• You have knowledge of traffic engineering including local, provincial and national traffic standards and practices such as signing, markings and delineation, capacity, intersection design and operations, traffic signal design and operations, traffic signal progression, roadside safety, detouring and staging, illumination, traffic characteristics and human factors
• You have knowledge of highway planning, design, highway construction and maintenance practices

Analytical and Problem - Solving Skills

• You have strong mathematical skills for probability and statistical analysis, financial and risk analysis, and advanced engineering research
• You have strong analytical and problem solving skills to integrate data, solve complex technical problems and make recommendations
• You utilize analytical skills to evaluate and select service providers, set priorities and monitor schedules and resource expenditures for multiple concurrent projects

Consultation and Judgment Skills

• You use consultation skills to provide advice to senior management on transportation engineering issues and to recommend operational and safety improvements and enhancements
• You have developed interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships with internal clients and project stakeholders
• You have the ability to provide and communicate technical advice and recommendations to senior management and various stakeholders
• You utilize judgment and tact to discuss politically sensitive and controversial issues with internal and external stakeholders

Communication Skills

• You have strong written communication skills to prepare engineering reports, design proposals and management briefings on complex transportation issues using various computer applications such as word processing and data processing
• You have developed oral communication and presentation skills to present design options and represent the Ministry as an expert witness in court proceedings and other formal hearings

Legislation and Policy Knowledge

• You have knowledge of related legislative acts such as Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure adherence to legislation in relevant matters related to traffic engineering
• You have knowledge of policies and practices related to service provider acquisition and management

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!

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:

Friday, September 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

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

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Note:

• T-MT-224694/24

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

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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.

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