Traffic Operations & Safety Co-Op Student
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career.
We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
Posting ID: 3861
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Management & Roads Operations
Pay Range: $20.11 - $22.17
Job Type: Co-op Student
Contract Duration: Up to 4 months starting May 2025
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: January 28, 2025
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).
This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department.
Job Summary
Road Operations is seeking an enthusiastic individual with strong problem solving and communication skills to assist senior staff with maintaining and improving traffic operations and safety within the Region of Halton. This position encompasses the fields of signal operations, traffic safety, and traffic planning which will provide the student with experience for application in their academic studies and future career prospects.
This position is a four month work term starting May 2025 and ending no later than September 2025. This position requires working 35 hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Completion of traffic studies and observations such as left-turn queue studies, spot-speed studies, turning movement counts, and travel time studies;
- Field investigations to gather inventory of infrastructure and traffic control devices;
- Management of all traffic data requests from external agencies;
- Analysis of motor vehicle collision data to determine patterns and potential countermeasures;
- Warrant analysis including traffic signals, left turn lanes, all-way stops, and speed limit assessments;
- Assist with the management of traffic volume data on Traffic Engineering Software (TES) database;
- Assess existing and proposed signal timings (ie: capacity, level of service, and queuing) through Synchro 11 software package;
- Assist with reviewing capital and development drawings that impact the Regional right-of-way; and,
- Collaborate with parties within and external to the Region to ensure ongoing customer service targets are met.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Clear and concise communication.
- Knowledge of relevant traffic literature and legislation such as Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Design Guidelines, and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience to complete traffic studies independently and report findings accurately and thoroughly.
Preferred
- Experience with Synchro 11, Traffic Engineering Software (TES), and Centracs.
- Knowledge of how a traffic signal operates, how to determine appropriate signal timings, and how to troubleshoot potential issues.
- Knowledge of different collision types and potential countermeasures.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- The standard work schedule is 35 hours Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required for the completion of traffic studies and observations.
- The incumbent may be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license (“G”) and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
- The incumbent may be required to supply their own transportation.
- The successful applicant must be in possession of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved safety boots (requirement for all field investigation activities).
Employment Conditions
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term.
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
- The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their “G” class driver’s license and driver’s abstract by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
