Technical Assistant, Traffic Safety

Technical Assistant, Traffic Safety

Public Works –Transportation

Contract Full Time - 13 Months

Salary: $65,480 - $81,849 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Safety, the technical assistant will be responsible for analyzing collision data and providing technical and administrative assistance to the Traffic Safety group.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Performing other duties as assigned
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Supervisor and Technical Analysts by compiling information for studies, reports and yearly programs
• Prepare the yearly “Annual Road Safety Report” to be submitted to Regional Council
• Prepare and process requests for collision and statistical information
• Participate in Safety Audits through traffic studies, historical reviews and field inventories
• Responsible for the maintenance of the TES database including road network changes and revisions
• Analyze data manually and through the Traffic Engineering Software (TES) application
• Provide advice and guidance to other internal contacts
• Responsible for the management of the eCollision program that will include, regular downloading of eCollision reports from Peel Police, quality control data to ensure all collisions dates are accounted for and liasing with Peel Police as required
• Responsible for the population of accident report information into the collision database

What The Role Requires

• Successful completion of a diploma in Transportation/Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid class “G” driver’s license (in good standing) and access to own transportation
• Knowledge and understanding of the HTA and other relevant legislation including, but not limited to TAC, OTM, OGDSM and HSM

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge/experience with the TES application
• Strong public relations, communication, organizational, administration and problem solving skills
• Requires well developed communication skills, the ability to convey messages both verbally and through written email and reports

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (non-union)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) 3 weeks per annum
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ONworksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government. At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date. Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve. Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions. For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our News Release webpage.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected] .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.