Traffic Specialist

Loading Back to search results Apply By: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Traffic Specialist Job ID: 249754 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Transportation Division: Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Eastern Region, Traffic Office City: Kingston Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary up-to 12 months with the possibility of extension Job code: 5A011 - Technical05 Salary: $80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year Consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation to use your traffic engineering and project management expertise to provide leadership in the areas of traffic operations and safety. About the job In this role, you will: Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality traffic engineering services related to the planning, design, construction, corridor management, maintenance and operation of provincial highways of various complexities, for an area within Eastern Region. Provide expert technical consultation and advisory services to internal and external clients on traffic engineering issues. What you bring to the team Mandatory: The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired. Technical Knowledge: You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices related to transportation planning and traffic management engineering and technology (e.g. traffic characteristics, advanced traffic management strategies, highway design and construction/maintenance practices). You have knowledge of traffic engineering relating to signing, pavement marking, illumination, traffic control devices, traffic signal operations, collision and capacity analysis, and human factors related to traffic operations to conduct investigations and studies. You have the ability to interpret and apply government policies, procedures and guidelines and relevant legislation and standards related to traffic engineering (e.g. Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manuals). Leadership and Project Management Skills: You have project management and group leadership skills (including prioritisation, budgeting, scheduling, coordination and negotiation skills) to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to plan, organise and prioritize project requirements. Communication, Advisory, Presentation, Interpersonal Skills: You are able to discuss and convey issues and provide recommendations. You are able to respond to inquiries and resolve technical issues, prepare reports, project plans and formulate recommendations. You are able to liaise with stakeholders and present alternative solutions to traffic management problems. You can effectively recommend policies, procedures and systems enhancements. You are able to establish effective working relationships with project planning teams and consultants. Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You are able to investigate traffic engineering issues, assess risks, evaluate options for mitigation, and make recommendations on complex traffic engineering issues. Don't meet every qualification? 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 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 D…

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