Job Information
City of Toronto TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER in Toronto, Ontario
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Amendment #1
06/21/2024
Please note change in vacancies.
Job ID: 47565
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Transportation Services, Strategic Management Office and Planning, Design & Management
Work Location: Various, See Below
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 5 Permanent vacancies and 1 Temporary (36 months) vacancy
Salary: $93,734 - $123,449 , TM1581, Wage Grade 6.5
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 6
Posting Period: 10-JUN-24 to 01-JUL-24
Location Information:
5 Permanent vacancies in the Transit Infrastructure Projects Unit - North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street (Hybrid Work Model)
1 Temporary (36 month) vacancy in the Major Projects Unit – City Hall, 100 Queen Street West (Hybrid Work Model)
Job Description:
Are you a licenced Civil Engineer with experience in traffic engineering, transit planning, road safety, geotechnical engineering, or design and construction of road/pavement, pedestrian and cycling facilities, or retaining structures? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with Transportation Services!
In the Transit Infrastructure Projects role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance the City’s interests in the planning, design, and construction of major Metrolinx transit projects, including, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Yonge North Subway Extension, and Ontario Line.
In the Major Projects role, you will be on a small and dynamic team supporting the completion of Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Downsview Major Infrastructure. This generational and transformative project is unique in the City given the scale of the geography of the site, its former use as a military base and airport, and the recently approved Secondary Plan and Master Environmental Servicing Plan’s focus on sustainable development, active transportation, transit, green infrastructure and accessibility. For more information on Update Downsview, visit theproject webpage. (https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/update-downsview/)
Join us and contribute to the development of vital transportation infrastructure that will shape the future of the City.
Major Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Undertakes engineering work in the planning, design and construction of major Capital transit projects.
Preparation of reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences.
Directs assigned multidisciplinary projects, coordinates input from a variety of City staff, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
Liaises with and coordinates input and establishes, maintains and fosters linkages with other sections, divisions and stakeholders such as Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission in the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of major Capital transit projects.
Conducts research into assigned areas ensuring that such research/analysis takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
Prepares and delivers papers, reports, manuals, presentations, speeches, and training materials and represents the Transportation Division at meetings with Community Councils, standing committees, elected officials, other sections, divisions and agencies, community and special interest groups, the media, citizens, and consultants.
Responds to public complaints and inquiries, in a verbal or written manner, on behalf of senior management
Develops leading edge initiatives and finds pragmatic solutions to transportation problems which satisfy the City's economic, environmental, and social challenges
Responsible for carrying out varied engineering assignments within the field of civil engineering.
Maintains an awareness of developments and advancements in relevant fields to retain technical competency and to provide state-of-the-art advice.
Ensures work is undertaken in a manner that complies with and supports City compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), other relevant codes and regulations and City policies.
Performs other responsibilities, as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
University degree in Civil Engineering or in a discipline pertinent to the job function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Extensive experience in any of the following fields: design and construction of road/pavement, pedestrian and cycling facilities, retaining structures, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, road safety, transit planning, and/or municipal construction projects.
Experience in delivering complex transportation engineering projects with minimal direction while balancing stakeholder interests.
Ability to effectively represent the Division, maintain relations and work with community and special interest groups, the public, elected officials, internal and external clients and consultants.
Ability to participate in and operate as a fully accountable member of a multidisciplinary work team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly developed communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization, including elected officials and the public.
Must be flexible, innovative and adaptable to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven work environment.
Knowledge in applying and interpreting related legislation and technical documents including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, traffic-related by-laws/code, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Ontario Traffic Manual and other applicable engineering guidelines.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .