Safe Mobility Engineer in Training

Job Responsibility: Job Number : 49923

The Safe Mobility Section leads Edmonton's Vision Zero initiative, aiming for zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2032. Endorsed by City Council in 2015, this effort includes city-wide transportation and development projects outlined in the Safe Mobility Strategy 2021-2025. The section has three units focusing on the "5 Es" of traffic safety: Engineering, Automated Enforcement, and Planning and Community Activation (Evaluation, Education, and Engagement). The Engineering unit uses evidence-based policies and solutions to enhance road safety for all users, regardless of mobility type, ability, or age, in all seasons. The Safe Mobility Engineer-in-Training supports these engineering projects and others in alignment with the Safe Mobility Strategy.

What will you do:

• Support Safe Mobility programs such as School Safety and Safe Crossings, applying road safety guidelines and best practices
• Conduct technical analysis of crash patterns, road user behavior, and roadway geometry, applying collision modification factors and support selection of countermeasures in developing design plans
• Coordinate with other areas, conduct site reviews, and assess complex scenarios
• Review design plans for roadways and active transportation projects and make recommendations for proactive safety improvements
• Respond to inquiries initiated by Councillors, citizens, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support capital project planning, and document activities per City policies
• Use engineering knowledge for in-field design and site-safety analysis
• Under supervision, complete network screening and project-specific analysis, maintaining lists of future projects
• Conduct in-depth traffic safety analysis and recommend countermeasures, creating collision modification factors
• Assess feasibility of safety measures and perform before/after assessments
• Work with teams to collect data and propose safety measures
• Prioritize projects based on safety and operational factors
• Represent the Safe Mobility section in various settings, contribute to Council reports, and maintain strategic relationships
• Suggest policy modifications and resolve issues impacting program success
• Other duties as required

Qualifications :

• A Civil Engineering Degree
• Must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA (in good standing) and working towards a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation . Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment

Assets:

• Undergraduate course work in road safety engineering, or statistical analysis techniques related to traffic safety
• Experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning or engineering traffic safety evaluations

Skills required for success:

• Understanding and adherence to all APEGA regulations and standards as it relates to an Engineer-in-Training status
• Knowledgeable about Transportation Association of Canada guidelines, city standards and methods of procurement
• Demonstrated knowledgeable of traffic safety countermeasuress
• Translate strategy into operational processes, approaches, and competencies
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise to anticipate, identify and resolve issues that may impact the project
• Ability to apply systems thinking to manage multiple ongoing and concurrent projects, leveraging existing resources and ensuring successful delivery of the project outcomes
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and networking amongst project teams, across the corporation and beyond
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation and presentation skills
• General competence in Microstation/AutoCad/Geo-media/GIS databases, Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Customer service skills
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation for this position and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require you to obtain business-use auto insurance

Work Environment:

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com . Learn more about our benefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $33.638 - $40.887 (Hourly); $70,236.140 - $85,372.060 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: KA/JF

Classification Title : EIT Posting Date : Jun 21, 2024 Closing Date : July 5, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department : Parks and Roads Services Work Location(s) : 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4