Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment
Department: Engineering and Transportation Services
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Type and Duration: Temporary, Full time Vacancy up to 24 months
Position Availability: 1 new vacant position
Salary Range: $86,457.28 - $108,071.60
Affiliation: Non-Union
Posting Period: March 13, 2026 to March 29, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Why Join the City of Guelph?

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Transportation Safety Specialist. As the City pursues their road safety goals, the Transportation Safety Specialist will have an exciting opportunity to review, design, implement and evaluate various road safety policies identified in our Vision Zero Action Plan. Reporting to the Road Safety Supervisor, the Transportation Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing support, strategic advice and expertise for successful delivery of projects, including updates to Traffic Calming installations, proactive network screening reviews, and ongoing implementation of the updated Traffic Calming Policy. The successful candidate will collect, analyze and make recommendations for changes in the road, cycling and pedestrian network to improve safety, connectivity and flow.

The position will be responsible for supporting the planning and operation of the overall municipal transportation system, including active and sustainable transportation. You will work with operational and technical teams, corporate teams and external organizations to ensure a smooth project flow, timely work completion and that all requirements are met.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Implement, update, and evaluate road safety tools from the Vision Zero Action Plan
• Update and develop new road safety policies including updates to the Community Safety Zone (CSZ) Policy
• Prepare designs for traffic calming projects tied to the Road Safety Initiatives Fund
• Identify and put together funding applications for road safety evaluation studies
• Organize and lead annual road safety community events (e.g. National Injury Prevention Day)
• Participate in the Vision Zero Committee and lead meetings with external partners
• Produce annual speed limit reduction reports
• Manage the analysis, assessment and development of applicable traffic regulations and traffic engineering operational plans in compliance with Provincial regulations and City standards.
• Create, implement and manage a multi-modal transportation safety program to improve safety of all road users.
• Investigate and prepare recommendations for all transportation and traffic safety related issues.
• Propose and implement safety measures, regulations and develop new collision and injury prevention programs.
• Prepare projects and proposals to increase public safety and ensure efficient movement of people and goods.
• Review traffic collisions and incidents to initiate corrective and preventive actions; recommend policy changes, including specific policies focused on risk exposure of frontline staff and external contractors to reduce collisions and limit liability exposure.
• Prepare reports and make presentations for public meetings and City Council.
• Manage the development and distribution of public information related to traffic flow.
• Analyze traffic data to identify patterns and trends to recommend transportation network improvements.
• Respond to public and stakeholder inquiries in a timely and sensitive manner.
• Other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through post-secondary education in Analytics, Policy Planning, Public Health, Transportation, Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering or a related discipline and experience implementing transportation safety programs. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Good problem solving, planning, project management, analytical and research skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to deliver projects as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with and providing support to staff, colleagues, clients, and management to ensure that all program and project requirements are addressed.
• Excellent communication skills to program and standards documents.
• Experience with computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transportation Engineering Software (TES), Microsoft Office and database application development.
• Understanding of vision zero, complete streets, and sustainable mobility principles.
• Knowledge of project management principles/practices.
• Periodic travel to various locations across the city is a requirement of this position.

Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Occasional after-hours work may be required for public meetings. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

How to apply
Click "Apply Now" on the top right hand side of your screen by March 29, 2026.

Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

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