Data Analyst - Temporary

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the temporary, term (up to 12 months) position of Traffic Data Analyst in the Traffic Management division within Public Works. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Traffic Data Analyst reports to the Supervisor, Road Safety & Transportation and provides support to Traffic Management as well as other HRM Business Units in their various activities pertaining to the regional roadway network through the collection, analysis, storage, retrieval and reporting of traffic related data. The Traffic Data Analyst is responsible for carrying out and providing technical support for all types of traffic data collection activities including, but not limited to, traffic volume studies, speed studies, collision analyses, traffic signal warrants, stop sign warrants, left-turn investigations, etc. The Traffic Data Analyst also assists the Road Safety & Transportation Program Engineers with data aspects of the Road Safety Strategy. Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Traffic Data Analyst provides functional direction of one Traffic Data Technician working within the traffic data collection program. Provides training, guidance and functional direction to one Traffic Data Technician involved in the data collection program.

Schedules and prioritizes the work to be carried out as part of the traffic data collection program.

Coordinates with various internal HRM departments to develop a multi-modal permanent counting system.

Reviews seasonal traffic fluctuations and maintains HRM’s seasonal adjustment factors.

Arranges and participates in traffic engineering surveys related to vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist volumes, travel patterns and speeds.

Provides occasional support to the Traffic Data Technician to carry out field installations of traffic data collection equipment.

Accesses data from permanent and temporary traffic count stations.

Accesses internal vehicle collision databases, compiles statistics and provides summary reports on collision patterns at specific locations as requested.

Reviews and validates all traffic data reports.

Maintains traffic data records on electronic databases.

Works with the IT section, as required, to ensure the traffic and collision databases meet operational needs and identifies opportunities for improvements.

Responds to requests from internal HRM staff, other levels of government, consultants, commercial business operators and residents related to traffic volume and collision data.

Identifies and develops new approaches to data collection, analysis, storage and reporting in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the data collection program.

Researches and remains current with new traffic data collection technology and data collection procedures.

Supports the Program Engineers with the implementation of the Road Safety Strategy, including the administration of HRM’s Traffic Calming Administrative Order, Speed Display Sign program, Neighbourhood Speed Limit Reduction program, etc.

Diploma in Engineering Technology (two-year program), with emphasis on traffic analysis or equivalent Diploma or Degree, such as, Diploma of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, CET, etc.

Five years experience in a technical position related to traffic/transportation operations and/or traffic data collection and analysis.

Must have and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, own and be willing to use a personal vehicle during work hours, for work purposes, with reimbursement in accordance with HRM Local Travel Policy.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the various studies used in the collection of traffic data.

Sound knowledge of the setup and operation of various types of traffic data collection equipment.

General knowledge of Traffic Engineering principles associated with traffic data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.

Ability to work with computers, with proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, and data bases.

Working knowledge of GIS applications, statistical methods, and analysis.

Functional knowledge of HRM’s Road Safety Strategy and supporting policies.

Security Clearance Requirements: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Organizing & Planning, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Communications, Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Value & Ethics

Temporary, Term (up to 12 months)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.

Level 7, $37.22 per hour, as per the NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

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