Engineer, Traffic Designs

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Engineer, Traffic Designs


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Job ID:


233842

Posting status:


Open

Organization:


Ministry of Transportation

Division:


Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Traffic Engineering Northwest

City:


Thunder Bay

Position(s) language:


English

Job term:


1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:


PE0202 - Barg-Eng 02 Design

Salary:


$92,641.00 - $126,149.00 Per year


Do you have experience in traffic operations engineering and project management expertise?



If so, consider this challenging role where you will support the work of the Ministry of Transportation.


About the job


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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


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Mandatory requirements



You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have 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?


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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


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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


Additional information:


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Apply by:


Wednesday, September 17, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:


1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation group:


Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:


Schedule 6

Category:


Science and Engineering

Posted on:


Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Note:







The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions. T-MT-233842/25

How to apply:


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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 matiere de langue et evaluation:



Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.





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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2667601
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned