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JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9611

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Project Development and Planning (20000712) - Project Development and Planning (30000013)

Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: June 14, 2028

Last Day to Apply: June 28, 2024

Reports to: Manager - Transportation Engineering

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

We are seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic team!

Key Job Functions

Reporting to the Manager Transportation Engineering, you will manage transportation engineering projects and assignments by researching, planning and implementing operational improvements to the transportation network that benefit the public transit system in the City of Toronto to support the Operations Planning Section (a section inside the Project Development and Planning Department) activities.

• As Transportation Engineer, you will investigate and resolve operational problems on surface routes by applying knowledge of traffic signal systems and traffic engineering principles related to traffic flow, road design/geometry, traffic gaps and queuing theories for safe bus operation, etc.
• You will represent the department and the TTC as a technical specialist on complex internal and external studies, design/application specifics and transit priority applications including on the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit Project.
• You will keep abreast of technological advances in Transportation Engineering.
• As a technical specialist with respect to transit priority applications, advise City Transportation Services staff as to the optimum design/application.
• You will conduct and/or review transit/traffic impact analyses associated with new developments and make conclusions/recommendations.
• Analyze intersections being considered for transit priority and project the level of benefit that would result.
• To this end, you will liaise with internal staff and with a variety of external departments and agencies (e.g. City Transportation Services, Waterfront Toronto and Metrolinx) regarding transportation engineering issues affecting the TTC including the City of Toronto’s Eglinton East Light Rail Transit Project.
• Monitor traffic enforcement, and other traffic related matters which impact TTC services.
• Prepare various reports, memos and letters associated with the work. Attend public meetings and make presentations as required.
• Review computer simulation of complex intersections with a view to determine the best signal operation/geometric design for transit vehicles.
• Identify general priority measures for transit in the City of Toronto (e.g. queue jump and dedicated bus lanes).
• You will set up, and analyze, the results of Speed and Delay studies to identify problem locations and recommend possible courses of action.
• You will provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.
• You will participate in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Perform relevant mathematical calculations and statistical analyses
• Gather information and conduct research
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Provide specialized consultation

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background including a University degree in Civil Engineering, or the equivalent, combined with several years of directly related experience is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your application will demonstrate registration (or eligible to be registered within 2 years*) as a licenced Professional Engineer in Ontario. (Candidates not licenced as a Professional Engineer will be considered, however salary will be commensurate with experience and candidate will be hired as a Transportation Engineer in Training until a P.Eng. licence is acquired).
• Your sound knowledge of civil engineering principles, methods and practices, specifically in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Engineering is required.
• Excellent analytical skills; and knowledge of research methods and techniques combined with report writing skills is required.
• Your proficiency in the use of a PC and computer applications and systems related to the work, including Synchro intersection analyses software is required.
• Your experience with Macro, Meso and Microsimulation software would be an asset.
• Your application will demonstrate an understanding of the City of Toronto’s traffic signal and roadway design standards including but not limited to traffic signal design, roadway design, and cycling facilities design.

What we Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.