Job Description

Are you an Intermediate Transportation Planning or Traffic Engineer who wants to make an impact in the community?



A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. We work hard and play hard because that is what #ISLLIFE is all about! Check us out on social media!

Our commitment to client success is built on a strong foundation: we know the communities we serve. This local knowledge, combined with our range of expertise and depth of experience, helps us meet the unique challenges of every project and better understand the role of sustainable solutions in all phases of a project's life cycle.

Working within the ISL Transportation group is an opportunity for involvement in a significant range of transportation projects which may include:

Transportation Projects

About Who You Get to Work With

Daniel Zeggelaar Cameron Matwie

A Little More About the Role

Working collaboratively with the Sustainable Transportation Lead and as part of a multidisciplinary team out of the Edmonton, AB office you will make the following valuable contributions:

Lead and contribute to a wide range of Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations projects. Typical projects include traffic operations reviews (e.g. warrants, traffic controls, lane configuration, geometry), signal timing reviews (e.g. clearance intervals, optimization, coordination), parking reviews (e.g. geometry, supply/demand, parking impact assessments), traffic impact assessments (e.g. vehicles, active modes), access reviews (e.g. geometry, access management, placement), speed reviews (e.g. default speeds, posted speeds, reduced speeds) and safety reviews (e.g. nominal safety, contributing factors, options development). Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and stakeholders. Collaborate with municipalities, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. Manage small and medium-sized projects, including budgeting, scheduling, client coordination and proposal preparation. Mentor junior engineers and technologists by reviewing work and providing guidance. Support business development through client relationship building and proposal writing.

A Little About You

Your resume and cover letter should show us:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's considered an asset). Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA/other provincial engineering associations. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering and traffic operations. Completion of Traffic Operations Studies, Traffic Impact Assessments and/or Parking Studies. Experience in project management. Strong knowledge of Canadian traffic engineering standards (TAC, MUTCDC, etc.) and local standards (Edmonton, TEC). Proficiency with traffic engineering software which may include (Synchro, SIDRA, HCS). Excellent written, verbal and consulting skills with clients. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience with client management and business development.

Bonus points for:

Completion of Road Safety Professional (RSP1), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) designation. Experience with Transportation Planning Studies, Transportation Master Plans and Transportation Strategies.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services. Group RRSP. Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts. Personal interest free loans for recreation equipment like Kayaks, Ski's. Excellent mentorship. Flexible working hours. Hybrid model of work. Annual bonus incentives. Paid professional development opportunities and memberships. Parental leave top ups. 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program.

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.



At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.



We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.