Corridor Control Technician; Technician II

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Job Title

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

21

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$43.95 - $47.77

Department

York Region ->
Public Works ->
Roads, Traffic & Fleet

Location

Job Description (E)

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.

Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program
  - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full‑time employee and includes employer‑matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness
  - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day‑to‑day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce
  - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Corridor Approvals & Records, is responsible for processing and evaluating utility and permit applications, including technical and analytical operational reviews, prior to the issuance of Municipal Consents and permits relating to new utility installations vehicle loads, special events, road encroachments, closures and filming on the Regional right‑of‑ways; and co‑ordinating the dissemination of traffic safety related information to Road Patrols, Dispatch and through public medium, filing of digital drawings.

• Acknowledges, investigates, prepares documentation, and recommends approval for Municipal Consents and permits for utility installations, special events, road encroachments, filming and vehicle loads (oversized/overweight) affecting the operation of Regional roads.
• Conducts technical review of application and analyzes information to ensure compliance with Regional standards and operational requirements prior to approval of the Municipal Consent or permit.
• Reviews and provides comments on utility plans for development and engineering approval.
• Reviews and provides comments on road designs and reviews utility cost sharing estimates.
• Liaises with outside agencies to ensure the uniformity of transportation operational policies and the collection and exchange of traffic related data.
• Prepares written correspondence to internal staff and external agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

• Successful completion of a two (2) year Community College Diploma Program in Civil Engineering Technology or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an operational road or traffic activity environment and in municipal and highway road design and…