Traffic Signals Contract Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Traffic Signals, the successful candidate will co-ordinate and administer the yearly Traffic Signal Contract and related works to ensure the safe and efficient operation of traffic control signals within the City of Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the traffic signal system is maintained and operated in accordance to accepted engineering practices, standards and procedures.
• Prepares tenders, agreements and acquires products within the City’s guidelines.
• Review of PHM-125 legal drawings to ensure they adhere to legal requirements and are in conformance with engineering practices.
• Ensure that current signal program inventory requirements are met.
• Conduct reviews of Capital and Maintenance Projects to ensure accuracy of information and adherence to standards for audit purposes. Ensure financial compliance with respect to Capital and Operating Budgets.
• Project management of traffic signals and systems, communications and other relevant supporting systems.
• Audit maintenance contractors invoicing, and administer third party invoicing to Ministry of Transportation Ontario, Regions of Peel & Halton, The Town of Oakville, Ontario One Call, and various contractors and insurance companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Certification with OACETT as a Certified Engineering Technologist or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-7 yearsrelated experience in municipal Traffic Engineering practices involving Traffic Signals/Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS), including Traffic Signal Control Systems, Communication Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Fire Pre-emption.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Acts, By-laws, regulations and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manuals, International Municipal Signal Association Standards, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, implementation, and program operation.
• Ability to implement Audit practices and determine solutions to improve transparency and disclosure requirements.
• A valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license and availability of personal vehicle.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$ 86,858 - $ 115,812
Hours of Work:35
Work Location:Mavis Yard: Common Building
Department/Division/Section:T&W/Transportation&Works Dept,T&W/Traffic Mgt & Municipal Parking Div,Traffic Signals & Systems
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has notbeen granted.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can alsocheck your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of anyaccommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.