Traffic Data Assistant

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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary

Scope

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, there are opportunities to make positive impacts on the lives of our citizens within our Transportation Division. This is an entry level role that will be responsible for providing decision making support and assistance to City staff collecting inventory and traffic data throughout the city. Some of the duties will include data entry and other repetitive tasks of limited complexity.

Responsibilities

• Assignments will most often require working independently while outdoors during unpredictable weather conditions.
• Navigate to and successfully find many specific items such as roadside poles, signs, and other transportation features within a shift identified on digital or paper maps or by unique identification numbers.
• Complete data sensor set-up and take-down including necessary configuration.
• Confirm infrastructure information from the field for the City's streetlights, traffic signs, pavement marking, and other roadway features.
• Collect traffic speed data.
• Collect traffic data on vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian volumes.
• Process traffic video footage and conceal personally identifiable information using software tools.
• Gather, organize, and/or process data in the office such as in spreadsheets or other applications.
• Provide data support to Traffic Engineers and Technologists for studies and operational reviews.
• Perform data entry.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 12 or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• A valid and unrestricted driver's license with a safe driving history.
• Physical strength, stamina, and coordination to carry out the duties of the position which may include the ability to lift 23 kg (50 lb) and climb a step ladder to reach 3.6 m (12 ft) as required.
• Ability to work independently, plan and organize.
• Accurate keyboard skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable computer office applications.
• Embraces and demonstrates the City of Surrey Values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Innovation, and Community.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 2

Pay Grade: 00V

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$26.57

Step 2 (6 Months)

$27.11

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until June 25, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community