Job Description

Arcadis is seeking a Traffic Operations Analyst with 2 to 5+ years of experience to join our transportation team. We are actively working to make communities more sustainable by expanding our team with diverse skill sets.  You will play an important role in the full life cycle of projects (conducting analysis, reporting and presentation of findings, client interaction). You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development, such as proposal preparation, work scope strategy. Our multidisciplinary project teams will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of professionals including urban planning and design, architecture, placemaking, active transportation, wayfinding, land development, and construction administration. 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be eager to learn and enjoy working in a fast-paced consulting environment. Strong writing, presentation, and public speaking skills will be of benefit in this position, as there will be frequent interaction with various levels of municipal agencies and the client project teams.

Arcadis provides flexible and remote work arrangements, career development opportunities and a supportive and collaborative team environment. We encourage involvement in professional associations, conferences, and support our staff to grow through life-long learning.

What will you work on?

Typical projects will include site plans, land development, traffic calming, and corridor studies including cycle tracks, sidewalks, bus rapid transit, crosswalks, pick-up/drop-off areas, driveways, and roundaboutsTypical tasks include intersection and corridor operations modelling, such as Synchro capacity-based, Aimsun mesocopic, and VISSIM microscopic software platformsCoordinating and quality control of field data collection, traffic counts and surveysConducting field observations to inform the preparation of land development traffic operations and parking studiesCompiling and interpreting data, such as traffic volumes, parking utilization, transportation patterns, pedestrian desire lines, and collision historyAnalyzing, interpreting, synthesizing and visualizing data Using traffic operations analysis software to study existing operations, forecast traffic patterns/operations, and facilitate conceptual design for new road corridors / intersections from a complete streets perspectiveReviewing and identifying design improvements for land development site plans from a road configuration, site circulation, parking, loading, and road user safety perspective, via drawing mark-ups in either PDF and AutoCAD environmentsAssessing existing road conditions and recommending implementable enhancements to achieve client and municipal design goals, with supporting analysis of costs and benefitsWriting reports and contributing to proposals including traffic impact studies, traffic calming studies, parking studies, documenting road design recommendations, applying road design standardsCommunicating and guide the implementation of traffic related design improvements / recommendations to other internal teams and to external client teamsResearching ongoing and evolving industry and municipal best practices in the realm of traffic operations, congestion reduction initiatives, transportation demand management, parking reduction strategies, car-dependence reduction, bicycle lane enhancements, and other general sustainable land development initiatives in urban and rural contexts.

You will be responsible for: 

Delivering high quality on all technical deliverablesUsing professional judgment to identify and resolve technical problemsContributing to client and project success by focusing on improving quality of life and putting sustainability at the core of all you doApplying technical analysis, report writing, and other skills to deliver projects on-time and on-budgetRegular coordination with project managers and team members to align project goals, project progress, and deliverablesAttending internal and external multidisciplinary project team meetings, site visits, and other meetings, as required

Qualifications

At least two years’ professional experience in with focus on transportation engineering elements such as traffic operations capacity analysis, and traffic impact studiesDegree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer designation, or eligible for P. Eng. DesignationCandidates possessing Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designations with direct and relevant road safety experience may be consideredAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Synchro, ARCADY, Aimsun, VISISMWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoTURN, EMME,  considered an assetExperience in civil land development, roadway design, parking studies and complete streets is considered an assetFamiliarity with the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Geometric Design Guide, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) BooksExcellent analytical and decision-making skills, with a commitment to excellence and high-quality work Proven technical writing skills in English with strong interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to be flexible and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team, while maintaining quality work within a fast-paced environmentAbility to regularly attend client and public meetings in person in the Greater Toronto Area.

Additional Information

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Additional information

As part of Arcadis' selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under law). These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification and driver’s license record.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Arcadis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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