Traffic Lead - Future Opportunities

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Traffic Lead will support design and coordinate traffic requirements during construction and minimize the impact on traffic operations and temporary designs.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Assists in design and engineering of temporary works for transit department.
• Liaises with the urban leadership, ministries, municipalities and construction staff, as needed.
• Create traffic solutions based on requirements in the project agreement.
• Leads preparation of Lane Closure Reports and all other reports associated to Traffic Management for the project
• Work closely with supervisors, in monitoring traffic and transit operations and bring issues to a resolution.
• Recommend changes in signal phasing and timing, pavement markings and signage to the staff as needed.
• Work proactively to ensure that plans are in place to transition to the next phase in terms of detours, signage, pavement markings, signals and PVMS installations.
• Prepares traffic control plans based on OTM Book 7 Setups
• Participates in preparation of Traffic and Transit Management Plans (TTMP).
• Review TTMPs/TCPs submittals from designers, consultants and subcontractors

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post Secondary education in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in urban traffic operations.
• Knowledge of OTM Book 7.
• Past experience dealing with municipalities and local stakeholders such as TTC, Metrolinx, York Region, City of Toronto.
• Knowledge of design and preparation cycle of Traffic &Transit Management Plans (TTMPs).
• Logical approach to trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Excellent time and Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Valid class G driver license required.

Reason for Vacancy: Proactive/Evergreen

Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.