Traffic Technician

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Job Title: Traffic Technician
Job Posting Number: 2026-0287
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Operations
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 543123
Grade/Class: 0.12
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $31.22 - $36.68 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Traffic Operations, this position will be responsible for:

• Independently undertakes, inputs, tabulates and reviews yearly, average daily traffic counts;
• Coordinates summer students and other staff in conducting turning movement counts, warrant studies and surveys all of which require travel to field locations
• Maintains accurate files, including computer files, of traffic volume and warrant studies;
• Reviews and arranges detour routes in cooperation with other Departments, utilities and contractors;
• Prepares collision diagrams and accident statistics;
• Provides training and assistance to those assisting in surveys and studies
• Reviews applications and prepares comments related to Street and Alley Closing Committee;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding site line obstructions and other traffic related matters;
• Reviews and makes recommendations for personal handicap parking spaces;
• Attends various meetings as required including pre-construction meetings and Street and Alley Closing Committee Meetings;
• Handles general complaints from the public and City Council and prepares responses as required;
• Maintains amiable relations with the public and fellow staff.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required;

Qualifications:

• Must have a three (3) year Transportation Engineering Technologist Diploma from a Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over six (6) months of experience working in a computerized and traffic/transportation environment utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Must be eligible for certification as an Engineering Technician from O.A.C.E.T.T.;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must be familiar with the Highway Capacity Manual;
• Must be proficient in mathematics and traffic survey techniques;
• Must have proven oral and written skills as well as public relations skills;

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work;
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor 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 the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.