Traffic Engineering Technician 1

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The Traffic Engineering Technician 1 position provides technical support and assistance under the direction of a supervisor in the Traffic Management Centre. You will be responsible for the safe movement of all users of the transportation network. Primary duties include:

• Research and identify problems; prepare situation reports for management during special events, road closures, and other major incidents on the road network.
• Respond to concerns of the general public, elected officials and other City staff received through 3-1-1, email and telephone. Provide responses in writing (email or technical memorandum) or verbally.
• Review road closure plans and post information for citizens on Calgary.ca.
• Review, monitor, and post information for citizens on transportation network incidents. Call manual traffic signal timing patterns to manage congestion. Dispatch emergency services when necessary.
• Monitor traffic control device operation and dispatch field crews as necessary.
• Perform manual and automatic traffic counts and other traffic studies.

Qualifications

• A completed 2 year Technical Engineering diploma and up to 1 year of traffic engineering technician experience.
• Knowledge of and experience using Geographical Information System (GIS) software and basic proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience using Work Order system and knowledge of traffic engineering will be considered assets.
• Success in this position requires excellent communication skills, strong customer focus, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with field crews and in a fast-paced environment.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Mobility
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 12 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 8 $39.00 - 52.14 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-Standard 20 hour work week (Part-time hours)
• Days of work: This position works various days including weekday and weekend work.
• Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: August 25, 2026
• Job ID: 315095