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Overview

Technical Analyst – Road Permits and Technical Analyst – Traffic Safety 

Public Works – Transportation

Status: One Contract Full-time Position (10-Month Term) and One Contract Full-Time Position (4-Month Term)

Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224 per annum 

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

Who we are:

The Transportation Operations team at the Region of Peel is responsible for managing and improving traffic flow, safety, and transportation infrastructure within Peel Region. Our team focuses on a broad range of activities including traffic signal management, signage, road safety, implementation of traffic calming measures, and the coordination of construction projects to minimize their impact on traffic.

 

Position overview:

 

Technical Analyst – Road Permits

Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Operations and Safety, in this crucial role you will manage the road permit application process for road occupancy, excess load moving, partial and full road closures and film and special event permits. Your work will ensure the smooth coordination of various activities on our roadways, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our operations.

 

Technical Analyst – Traffic Safety

Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Operations and Safety, you will be responsible for the management of all confidential collision records and analysis of data utilizing Region of Peel, MTO, Peel Police and Ontario Provincial Police standards.

 

What you will do in this role:

 

Technical Analyst – Road Permits

• Review and recommend approval for various Regional roads permit applications to ensure that all Regional infrastructure within the Regional road right-of-way is protected and that road safety and operational capacity are maintained.
• Review and process detailed engineering submissions for development applications as it relates to property requirements, storm water drainage and proposed construction of accesses and road improvements within the Regional road right-of-way.
• Review and process road occupancy permits applications for proposed works within the regional road right-of-way.
• Review and process excess load moving permit applications.
• Review and process special event and film permit applications.
• Review, recommend approval and co-coordinate full and partial regional road closures for all special events and construction activities on regional roads.
• Analyze all user fees and provide recommendations for updates and improvements.
• Utilize Hansen software to track, monitor and manage road occupancy permits and excess load moving permits.
• Liaise and colaborate with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Technical Analyst – Traffic Safety

 

• Conduct In-Service and pre-construction Road Safety Audits to safety concerns and recommend mitigative measures to enhance safety to all road users.
• Manage the eCollision program to ensure contractual compliance, billing accuracy and timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Collect, analyze and interpret traffic collision data to support the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Regional roads.
• Maintain the Traffic Engineering Software (TES) application and associated collision database to maintain data integrity, accuracy, completeness and alignment with road network changes through validation and correction of collision records and locations.
• Utilize the TES to conduct Network Screening analysis and identify locations with higher levels of Potential for Safety Improvements (PSI).
• Conduct a variety of traffic related studies, analyzes data manually or through computer applications and prepare reports.
• Have an excellent working knowledge of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) and the application of Collision Modification Factors (CMFs) to evaluate recommended road safety improvements.
• Review functional design plans to ensure compliance with geometric design, traffic control, signing and pavement marking requirements for capital and development projects.
• Develop and implement road safety education, outreach and communication strategies to promote safety on Regional Roads.
• Collaborate with Councillors, Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, the general public, and represent the Region on various road safety committees and working groups.
• Conduct research and evaluate emerging road safety and traffic calming devices to make recommendations for implementation within the Region of Peel.
• Work closely with Purchasing to support the procurement of new traffic engineering products, technologies and professional services.
• Provide road safety input into Environmental Assessment (EA) studies and Capital Road projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant and progressive experience related to the planning, operation and/or management of a Regional road system is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience in traffic operations, road safety or transportation engineering will also be considered.
• Knowledge of and understanding of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and other relevant legislation, Planning Act, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and other related design and transportation engineering standards, manuals, legislation and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EA process and its application to transportation projects.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards, related codes, regulations, tendering/contract process and contract administration practices.
• Proficiency in the use of computerized traffic engineering applications and methodologies.
• Possession of a Valid Class G driver’s license in good standing and access to own transportation.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong negotiating, planning and scheduling skills.
• Superior project management skills.
• Strong public relations background.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and pro-actively managing bias.

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

• Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• 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 your home location of 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, but will be a minimum of two days per week and may 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 in person.

 

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Public Notice: Transfer of Regional RoadsEffective July 1, 2027, responsibility for Peel’s regional roads will transfer to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. This change is part of the provincially led Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024. Road operations and services will be delivered directly by each local municipality, with no interruption to residents. Peel Region will continue supporting a smooth transition and keeping the community informed.

 

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

About Us

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 200,000 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.

 

 

Additional Information

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 [email protected] 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. 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.