Road Operations Technician (10 - Halton Regional Centre - , 10 - Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Public Works), Canada)

Halton Region

• $71K — $89K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Construction or Civil Engineering required.
  • Minimum of two years relevant experience in road maintenance or traffic engineering.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a focus on quality and compliance.
  • Practical knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with OPS Standards, TAC Geometric Design Guide, and Ontario Traffic Manual.
  • Proficient in Route Patrol Manager, Microsoft Office, and ArcGIS applications.
  • Registered with OACETT and working towards C.E.T. designation.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and conduct bi-weekly road network inspections.
  • Document and report non-compliance items related to permits and by-laws.
  • Manage the Regional Road Name Sign and Tree Maintenance Program.
  • Oversee the Stormwater CCTV Inspection Program.
  • Assist in managing the Route Patrol Management System and work orders.
  • Participate in regional road maintenance programs like Crack Seal and Spot Repair.
  • Conduct inspections related to asset management and road maintenance inquiries.
  • Attend meetings with municipalities and contractors to review traffic management plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for contract extension or permanent appointment based on performance.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with various stakeholders.
  • Gain experience in a diverse range of road maintenance programs.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities within the public sector.
Full Job Description
Posting ID: 5520Department: Public WorksDivision: Engineering, Construction & Transportation ManagementPay Range: $71,988 - $89,986Job Type: Contract > 1 YearContract Duration: Up to22 months Hours of Work: 35 hours per weekWork Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, OakvilleEmployee Group: OCTVacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy Posting Date: September 30, 2026Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.

If this position becomes eligible to be filled permanently, the successful candidate from this competition may be appointed to the role.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing and assisting in various inspections and maintenance programs for all Regional roads as well as conducting periodic Road Patrols to ensure Halton meets minimum maintenance standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02). This position also ensures that basic needs of the existing road network system are monitored on a consistent basis within the requirements of the provincial regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Schedule and conduct bi-weekly road network inspections to identify unknown alterations and monitor contracted patrol services.
  • Conduct field inspections, document, and report any non-compliance items associated with permits and by-laws administered by Road Operations & Maintenance team
  • Manage and implement the Regional Road Name Sign and Tree Maintenance Program
  • Oversee the Stormwater CCTV Inspection Program and associated stormwater infrastructure
  • Assist with the management of the Route Patrol Management System including the issuance and closing of work orders.
  • Participate in the implementation of various regional road maintenance programs including Crack Seal, Spot Repair, and Halton Region's Landscape Guidelines.
  • Conduct periodic inspection of issues arising from internal and external inquiries, as well as various asset management and road maintenance programs.
  • Attends meetings with lower tier municipalities, contractors, internal staff for works project delivery teams to pro-actively review / provide feedback / monitor traffic management plans.
  • Assist in the delivery of programs supporting the Region's asset management program for Road capital assets, noise / retaining wall and bridges / culverts / guiderails / Tourist-Oriented-Directional Sign program / Emergency Detour Route and pavement marking reviews.


Skills & Qualifications

Essential
  • Diploma in Construction or Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, time management, project management and critical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality and compliance.
  • Practical knowledge in Civil Engineering principles, practices of Road Maintenance / Traffic Engineering.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the OPS Standards, TAC Geometric Design Guide, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
  • Excellent computer skills in Route Patrol Manager or other road patrol software, Microsoft Office, databases and ArcGIS application.
  • Currently registered as a member of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and actively working towards obtaining C.E.T. designation with OACETT.


Preferred
  • Proficiency in the use of Siebel and experience with Route Patrol Manager.


Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions
  • The incumbent will be required to occasionally work outside of Halton's core work hours, may be required to participate as a staff member of after-hours standby.
  • Travel is required. Incumbent must supply their own transportation at times to travel between locations within Halton Region.


Employment Conditions
  • The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver's license by their first day of employment.

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