General Accountability

Key Job Functions

• 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.
• Represent the department and the TTC as a technical specialist on complex internal and external studies, design/application specifics and transit priority applications 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.
• 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.
• 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 (e.g. City’s Cycling Network Plan implementation and its integration with surface transit operations).
• 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. bus and streetcar queue jump and or dedicated lanes).
• Set up, and analyze, the results of Speed and Delay studies to identify problem locations and recommend possible courses of action.
• Promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination.
• 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.
• Participate in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program.

Skills

Education and Experience

• University degree in Civil Engineering, or the equivalent, combined with several years of directly related experience
• Must be registered (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).
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

Additional Requirements

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering principles, methods and practices, specifically in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning
• Excellent analytical skills; and knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Sound judgement; and well developed technical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• Proficient in the use of a PC and computer applications and systems related to the work, including HCS and/or Synchro intersection analyses software
• Experience with Macro, Meso and Microsimulation software would be an asset.
• 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.