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ONTARIO
-- CROWN EMPLOYEES
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1111 GRIEVANCE
SETTLEMENT
BOARD
180 DUNDAS STREET WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO. M5G 1Z8 SUITE 2100 TELEPHONE: 416/598-0688
1507/88, 1527/88
IN THE ftATTER OF AN ARBITRATION
Under
THE CROWN EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT
Before
THE GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT BOARD
Between:
OPSEU (Blackwood et al)
Grievor
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The Crown in Right of Ontario
(Ministry of Transportation)
Employer
Before:
P.M Epstein Vice-Chairperson
I. Freedman Member
E Orsini Member
For the Grievor: C. Dassios
Counsel
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
Barristers & Solicitors
For the Employer: P pasieka
Counsel
Winkler, Filion & Wakely
Barristers & solicitors
Hearing: June 7, 1989
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DECISION:
This is a classification case which involves seven grievors,
all of whom are traffic operation analysts in the Central Region
of Ontario, employed in the Ministry of Transportation and
classified as Traffic Analysts 3. They state that they are
improperly classified and originally sought to be reclassified as
Community Planner 3. In the course of the hearing, counsel on
behalf of the grievors conceded that Community Planner 3 may not
be appropriate and suggested a Berry type order and compensation
for financial losses The essential argument of the grievors was
that they were not properly classified as Traffic Analyst 3 because
the class definition for the position does not properly describe
ei ther the complexity of the work done by the grievors or the
impact that the work has presumably on the public who utilizes the
roads in Ontario. At the hearing, two of the grievors,
Messrs. Blackwood and Buczynsky, gave representative evidence of
the duties and responsibilities of the grievors This evidence
indicated that all grievors were employed in the Central Region of
the Ministry which includes responsibility for major highways in
Central Ontario, including highways 401, 409, 427, 400 and 407.
Both the grievors and the employer agree that the position
specification for Traffic Analyst 3 is ~ccurately set out in the
position specification dated the 29th of December, 1988. The
position specification is Appendix A to this decision Since both
parties to this grievance acknowledge that the duties set out in
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the position specification are in fact performed by the grievors
employed in the Central Region, that took us to an examination of
the class definition and the essential argument of the grievers
that the class definition was not applicable te their duties. The
class definition is to be found in this decision as Appendix B.
The grievors argued that the use of the word "or" made the second
paragraph and following descriptions, disjunctive, rather than
conjunctive. The employer naturally argued that in light of the
decision of this board in Williamson et al (133/81 and 184/81) that
the word "or" should be treated as conjunctive. For the reasons
that follow, we are all of the opinion that the use of the word
"or" in the class definition for Traffic Analyst 3 cannot be
conjunctive and that the grievors are correct in the argument that
in this particular class definition "or" must be used in a
disjunctive sense.
The first part of the class definition of Traffic Analyst 3
indicates that the class covers positions of employees "leading a
small group in completing analyses of traffic problems which are
above average in scope ~nd complexity " (emphasis added)
The second part of the class definition indicates that the
class also covers positions of employees in traffic planning
studies, completing portions of area studies or preparing estimates
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of potential traffic problems for specific situations of limited
complexity. (emphasis added)
~t seems to us that these two standards cannot stand together
since the first talks about activities in which the employee is
required, in conjunction with a small group, to deal with problems
that are above average in scope and complexity whereas the second
part of the definition has employees dealing, presumably on their
own, with problems of limited complexity. We can only presume that
the person drafting the cl~ss definition assumes that Traffic
Analyst 3 while in a small group while leading a small group would
be in a position to deal with problems of above average scope and
complexity whereas employees dealing on their own with these
traffic issues would be limited to specific situations of limited
complexity.
It was fairly conceded by all involved in this matter that the
grievors did not in any way lead small groups and, accordingly, the
first part of the class definition was not applicable It was also
clear by the evidence that the specific situations which were dealt
with by the grievors in the Central Region were not of limited
complexity We reach this conclusion on a consideration of the
representative evidence presented.
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Mr. Blackwood testified that he began work for the Ministry
as an Operation Analyst in 1987 Once becoming a Traffic
Analyst 3, he began to do all of the items on the position
specification except traffic signals work which was carried out by
the Traffic Signals Department As such, Mr. Blackwood was
involved in planning and design, traffic control and liaison work
with municipalities and municipal officials Mr Blackwood
indicated that at the end of 1987 the Department, in an attempt to
increase efficiency, changed from having their personnel deal with
geographical areas to specialization in certain areas. Accordingly
the Department was divided into groups dealing with freeways,
highways and signing and pavement marking groups Freeways are
controlled access highways and highways are roads that allow free
access from adjacent properties The official mandate of the
Central Region traffic section is set out in Appendix C to this
award It is important to note at this point that although
Mr. Blackwood was giving evidence as representative of the other
grievors, it appears that he was involved in the most sophisticated
work since he was in the Freeways Department. It was expected that
each Traffic Analyst 3 would stay in a group until expertise was
developed and then there would be a rotation so that eventually the
traffic analyst would perform adequately in all three groups
Because there has been apparently a high degree of turnover of
staff in the Department, there has been little opportunity for the
personnel to rotate. Thus, it appears that for the moment the
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traffic operations personnel may be operating at different levels
of sophistication in the Central Region The Board was given a
little help with this aspect of the problem since only two of the
grievors testified and, as we indicated above, their evidence was
to be taken as representative of the other Traffic Analysts 3 in
the Central Region.
Mr. Blackwood is involved in providing input concerning
traffic operations for any work project for the Ministry, the
municipality or the region in his geographical locale He is
required to assist in ensuring safe traffic operations and he sits
as a member of a project team that makes recommendations with
respect to safe traffic operations, the rehabilitation of existing
facilities or the creation of new ones, the reconstruction of
highways, the building of new highways and consideration of
corridor control or development that occurs adjacent to highways.
For example, one of Mr Blackwood's areas of responsibilities is
dealing with the highways and traffic problems that will arise as
a result of the new airline terminal 3 in Mississauga.
Mr Blackwood is also involved in a great deal of work on
Highway 401, including its rehabilitation program which has been
going on for some time and on the design of future systems that
will improve the traffic flow along this busy and essential
freeway Mr Blackwood gave evidence that his recommendations can
playa specific and major role on highway rehabilitation and design
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of new highways. He indicated his recommendations are generally
accepted. He is involved in discussions with the media in terms
of advertising highway changes and closings He is in regular
contact with a staff sergeant of the Ontario provincial Police and
he fields complaints from the public with respect to traffic
conditions. What was extremely significant is that Mr. Blackwood
indicated that Toronto has the most complex freeway system and the
highest volumes and, therefore, the most complex systems of
freeways and highways in the province To some degree, it is upon
that evidence that this decision turns.
It is to be noted that the evidence of Mr Blackwood as a
representative grievor makes it clear that none of the grievors
head any of the specific teams, nor do they supervise any persons,
nor do they direct any employees They are involved in helping to
train Traffic Analysts 2 The grievors do not make final decisions
since, generally speaking, the project manager has the final say
and the documents they prepare are viewed by people in a higher
capacity. They do not develop the technologies used in the work.
Nicholas Buczynsky testified that he interacts and consults
with municipal officials and is specifically involved with
subdivisions and other developments adjacent to highways. He is
responsible for looking at projects that involved the relocation
of entrances to highways and public street placements His
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recommendations affect municipal planning, density, traffic control
devices and other matters that would affect traffic when new
subdivisions are created. Mr. Buczynsky reviews commercial
entrances that are adjacent to highways and investigates the amount
of traffic on certain roads, lane and signal requirements He
makes recommendations to municipalities that may affect zoning
changes and has the power to recommend the over-riding of proposed
entrances by developers to certain roads. He attends public
meetings and deals with federal and provincial politicians and
officials with respect to road development He has done a
comprehensive traffic study and attended local meetings with
respect to Highway 48 for Georgina Township and has prepared
material for the Minister in connection with various projects He
appears before the municipality on safety and operational matters
and gives advice to the municipality on technical matters with
respect to new roads
Mr Blackwood has an Honours B.A.. in Geography, a B. Sc in
Biology and a Diploma in Traffic Engineering Technology from Mohawk
College in Hamilton. Mr. Buczynsky does not have a university
degree, but has a diploma from Mohawk College in Planning
Technology and was involved in the three-year co-operative
education program in order to get that certificate. Most of the
other grievors also do not have college degrees, but do have the
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certificate for Mohawk College based on the three-year co-operative
course.
As indicated above, we did not have the benefit of evidence
from the other five grievors and, accordingly, we take the evidence
of Blackwood and Buczynsky as representative of the work by the
other grievors.
James Henderson, who is the Regional Head of Human Resources
for the Central Region for the Ministry, testified on behalf of the
employer It was part of his job to assist to design the
classification and it was he who classified the position as Traffic
Analyst 3. Mr. Henderson testified that he first looked at the job
specifications, reviewed those duties and then turned to the class
definitions to determine to which category the employees fell He
then narrowed the problem to looking at the class series and then
decided on the appropriate level Mr. Henderson was confident that
the Traffic Analyst 3 was properly classified because in his view
no other category would fit. Traffic Analyst 4, we noted, has a
mandatory element of supervision and clearly was not applicable.
Mr. Henderson was of the view that one has to look at the class
standard definition as a whole and he felt that these employees
fell specifically within the class standard definition as it is
written. Mr Henderson acknowledged on cross-examination that
Mr M.J. Oelsey, the head of Traffic for Central Region, who could
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have been called by the employer as a witness, would have been more
familiar with the day-to-day duties of the traffic analysts No
explanation was tendered by the employer as to why Mr Henderson
was offered as a witness instead of, or in addition to,
Mr M.J. Delsey. We think we should draw the logical inference
that the evidence of Mr. Delsey would not have been helpful to the
employer. Mr. Henderson further acknowledged that knowledge and
judgment should be factors that must be examined in relation to the
class definition as well as issues of accountability.
Mr Henderson fairly conceded that he did not take into account the
difference in roads between the Central Region and the rest of the
province and, accordingly, the complexity of the job in Toronto was
not compared by him with the complexity of the job outside of
Toronto Since Mr Blackwood gave evidence that his decisions and
activities can involve 300,000 cars per day, Mr Henderson was
asked whether the fact that a Traffic Analyst 3 would make a
decision involving 300,000 vehicles per day was a factor that
should be considered when looking at other Traffic Analysts 3 in
other areas of the province who might make decisions involving only
several hundred cars per day Mr. Henderson fairly conceded that
he had not considered this aspect of the matter
We have concluded on the evidence that the kind of work done
by the grievors in this particular case, in the Central Region of
Ontario, is above average in terms of scope and complexity and that
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it is unlikely that the traffic problems of the Central Region can
compare in any significant fashion with other areas of the
province. We make this point because we are aware that there are
many other pending grievances of Traffic Analysts 3 from the
various regions of Ontario. It was suggested to the union and the
employer that all of the grievances be consolidated The union has
specifically declined that invitation and wish the seven grievances
before us all determined without the consolidation of any other
grievances. In that regard, Mr Oassios referred us to previous
decisions of this Board in the Clerks General 3 case 240/84 and the
Neamtz et al decision (516/84, 517/84 and 541/84) On the basis
of those decisions, and particularly as Mr Gorski explained in the
Neamtz decision, we find that we do not have the jurisdiction to
order a forced consolidation of all of the grievances and,
accordingly, our decision in this matter is limited to the specific
circumstances of this case and in particular the seven grievances
that arise out of a very specific situation, that is the Central
Region of the Ministry in Ontario.
Since we find that this w9rk is generally done individually
by the grievors and not by way of leading small groups, we have
concluded that the grievors are improperly classified and their
grievance succeeds.
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It seems to us that the class definition before us
contemplates two separate and distinct types of job duties and the
grievors in this particular case do not fall into either of the two
descriptions
In the course of the hearing, the grievors tendered copies of
minutes of meetings of the Traffic Committee for all of the regions
held on June of 1988 and October of 1988
The various regions attended at that meeting and had the head
of their various departments as representatives to that meeting.
That meeting engaged in a discussion of the position specification
and led to a discussion of reclassifying the position. It seems
clear that Minutes of the Meeting reflect that the heads of the
various sections all felt that the Traffic Analyst 3 designation
was inappropriate and that there were better class standards
available that would fit the job description much better.
The union took the position that we ought to have careful
regard to those Minutes whereas the employer took the position that
no weight should be attached to these Minutes It seems to us that
these Minutes do have some relevance and, therefore, some weight,
but are not determinative of the issue. If the various heads of
the section of the department have discussed the matter and made
recommendations for cogent reasons that the classification be
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changed, it seems to us that that is a relevant piece of evidence
to place before this Board It may well be that the persons making
the recommendations may have different motives for putting forward
their position, that is to say they may be trying to mollify their
employees in a situation over which they have no direct control,
but on the other hand it seems to us that it is open to the
employer to explain the Minutes in that light if they wish such an
interpretation to be given to them As we say, the Minutes and the
thoughts of the various heads of section do not determine this
issue, but they are helpful in looking at the problem and have
assisted us in the means by which we have reached our conclusions
The Board notes that it was open to the Ministry to organize
the grievor employees along the lines contained in paragraph 1 of
the class standard The Ministry has to date, in this particular
Region, elected not to do so and, accordingly, they have taken the
grievor out of the Class Standard as presently formulated.
In all of the circumstances, therefore, we have concluded that
the grievances must be allowed.
Because we are not satisfied that we have heard appropriate
evidence in order to reclassify the grievors, we simply direct that
there be a reclassification and compensation for any monetary
losses the grievors have suffered as a result of the incorrect
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classification We will reserve our jurisdiction to determine any
matter flowing out of this order which the parties are unable to
resolve
The Board makes no comment on the 20 day Rule and whether it
is applicable to this situation since we heard no evidence directed
to that point We leave it to the parties to work out all of the
monetary compensation issues and if they are unable to resolve
them, we will hear further evidence at the appropriate time
OATEn at Toronto, th{s 2Qth day of January, lQQQ (\Q
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3. OutlES AND RELATED TAS1S (cont'd.)
To provide liaison and technical luitttnnce to other Hinlstry orrices, po 1 j c (! f il r ('/' '1 11 d
oth~r ro~d authorities..
- task forces, conferences and In legal proceedin~.9 deal ;ng with traffic opcr.3.l1'dlD.!
,t Dlatters.
~ addressing lIuntci?al councils, cOlllmittees and public jrOll11S, to discllss Llle IId~n r,.>tnLllO
and application 0 tra!tic engineering poljcie~, stan Lll'ds, pr!lctices nn.! pr(Jt~dlll' c; HI
801~ing traffic operational problema and c~nccrn9
- advise District Munlcip(l1/"fD.lflt~1I8nce starr on traffic control mattei'S
relating to r1l11nicinal/llaintenance opel'ations tiuch &s roadside II&lMrls and
colliaion prolle locations
~ review traffic operations durinc conslructjon, making recommendations and rrl)~lctln~
guidance where necessary.
- (l rov ide t fa f f i c ana ly.. is, ope FA t l ona L asses.men t.s, recommends t ion s anct Co ml.1 ~n t s t u r
e~i8tins and planned Freeway Traffic MunngementSYBlems
· review and recommend approval of those portioll9 <<)f 1Illlnidpal hylflwg arrE'ctlll~ u"fl.ft'ic on
lDunir.lpal streets designated 48 connectIng ]jlllt9 or evaluating otl.pr hyllllls pt"rt!llfll'\~ It)
traffic o~eratlon.
~rtic1pa e in tormal committees during relat~d municipal traffic studies
( 0 erforID other du . ui ned such 8.8.
1 I rO~l e - e-JO train "I an lmenls as required to junior analysts and Jraft~-
.1 i?ersons.
~proYide input tor the development and analys1s of microcomputer traffic pro~rams UllIJ:lr~
such programs in traffic operations applic~tions
'. uuge ot lIicroCOID()uter support sot:.tware for signal timings, co-ordillution or trufflc ,
. signals sign deSign, capacity analyslsA and accident studIes
AS9igllIDenl to other areas us work load an development nelJds dictate.
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lnc1ples. Demonstrafp.d well develo~etJ oral and written communication skills, Good inLer-
rsonal skills" ~lIdgelDentl tact, ini intive, l\Jul the ahilit.y to establish tlnd mtlltltaill :,:"oJ
ddng relations \1p8 nnd 0 1\111(. erCcc\..1ve reCOII'IlU!lIdalIOn~ \nalytical und conccl'LllfI'
ilit:y to observe and interpret driver behaviour, tlhililr to den! directly WIth 1.10 r1,bJIC
e abll i tr to effectively orfl1oize priori tize, and camp eta lIs~iglltl!:nl.~" Tht.: a.1J\ I i I / i !
rk ettec ivel~ under stress ul an~/or controversial conditions, Severnl years of pr(~~l.~-
vely resrmnst Ie, dlrertly rldatpd technl(~lll ~XJlp.rlenc~ 1he ahility 10 lra\t:l t.lLIIIII~11 III
ntr-al Itegion and in ,ossession of Il VIl1\tl ClllSS 'e;' Cln\l\rio nr,ver'~ Li(em.e hflo...l. do!
thn bLlS1C ~l:Ipects 0 highway design
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CIJ.SS DEFINITION:
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Tliis cla3s COTers positions of empl~ees leading a small gro~
in completing analyses of traffic control pro~~-wn1ch ar~a1tove average in
scope and complexity and where a degree of specialization is required.
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This cla~s also covers the positions of employees in traffic
pla.nning studies, com.pleting portions of area studies or preparing
estimates of potential traffic vol~es for specifiC situations of
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In all cases they determine the ~ount and type of field data
to be collected and to plan and ensure its collection.
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(a.) In traffic control...J positions they usually lead a small group
of-analysts who investigate speciirc locations on Provincial
Highways systems to assess road geometric conditions and the need
for traffic control measures and who assemble and analy~e traffic
data, make recommendations and prepare reports. They also appear
before local authorities to explain traffic control techniques.
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In specialist positions in traffic control they may, under the
general direction of the Regional Devices Engineer, carry out
studies and field investigations to ensure efficient operation
of traffic control signals and other electrical control devices;
prepare especially designed sign and pavem.ent markings to suit
unorthodox high'~y geometrics o~ traffic conditions and ca~ry
out traffic studies to check the adequacy of these measures.
Study and report on analytical and field survey techniques and
procedures used in determining the useo! traffic cont~ol devices,
to ensure uniformity of application, determine efficiency of
current techniques and recommend new ones.
Check and process, all reports of a traffic operational nature passed
to Head Offiee, all requests for subsidies for traffic signals from
I municipalities, prepare and maintain records of traffie signals,
regulations etc. and assist in studying and testing exper~ental
traffic eontrol devices.
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(b) In planning ~ positions they assemble, interpret a.nd p~epare
for use ~pec fie e ements of traffic volume, traffic movement, roadway
capa~ity or land use data being assembled for an area study being done
by a team. This may include the preparation of data for computer
application and the drafting of associated e~lanatory notes. They
prepare estimates of potential traffic volumes for specific locat.ons
or areas of moderate complexity. They prepare associated cQrrespondence
and reports irIdicating their conclusions and recommenuations.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduation from a universitT ot recogni:ed standing in economics,
statis~ics, mathematics, geography, political science or other
related fields plus Z years' related experience; must pass the
Civil Service Commission approved test for Tra!iic Analyst3.
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l. Orade 13 plus abou~ 8 years' related ex~erience; must pass the
Civil Service Co~ss1on approved test for Traffic Analysts.
OR
1 Traffic Analyst 2 with 2 years' experience or an equivalent
combination af education and experience.
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2. Demonstrated ability to solve problcm3 by analysiS af data and
the application of logic, creative imagination, ability to
cotllIlW\icats orally and in writing 0
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I: COHHUNlTY PlANNER 3
ClASS DEFINITION:
This class covers employees performing responsible professional
i planning work under general direction. Assignments are outlined in broad
terms with technical direction given only on the most complex or sensitive
matter~_ TIle3e employees know the policies, objectives and procedural
routines of the department concerning examination, analysis and
development of community planning projects, and carry them through to
completion with a mi.n.imum of supervision. J
They make technical decisioas of consequence, referring only
problems of a contentious nature or involving unusual policy interpretations
to their superTisor. They analy:e material for junior planners and assist -
in their training and development, participate in educational workshop
sessions and as occasion demands will supervise junior planners, draftsmen
and clerical staff on a temporary basis. Their e."Cperience is used in
public relations and educational programmes designed to provide municipal ~
officials, citizen groups and local planning authorities with information
on the principles and practices of community ,planning..
These planners participate in the preparation of designs for new
towns and other urban development, and in conducting regional studies;
assist municipalities and planning boards in solving specific problems;
review :oning by-laws and decisions of commitFees of adjustment; they
make detailed and complete studies and analyses of sub-divisions and
official plans.. TIley will prepare estimates of future popula.tion
distribution and numbers, and the anticipated demands to be generated
by this additional population. These duties eall for visits to the
field to gather factual information on local conditions such as geological,
I geographical, economic, physical and sociological factors, and associated
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i details such as populations, rate of gro~h, land use patterns,
transportation facilities, service requirements, etc. The work involves
meetings, discussions and consultations with many interested parties
and the preparation of comprehensive reports based on professional
analysis of all factors.
Q.UALIFICA. TIONS:
1. A degree from a univer,i~ of recogni:ed standing, preferably in
planning, economics, geography, sociology, engineering or
architecture; and a min~um of about two years ot experience as
~ommuni~ Planner 2 or four years' responsible experience in
comrnu.nity plaMin.g, preferably with at least two years in Ontario.
If a degree in planning is held, a minimum of three years'
responsible planning experience may be accepted.
2.. Ability to carry out comprehensive technical investigations, research
and planning studies, and to prepare detail~d reports; ability
to analy:e complex problems and to make related decisions; good
powers of communication both or~l and written, initiative, tact,
good judgment, personal suitability.
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Qualifications: (cant'd)
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1. For non-graduatu, membership in the Town Planning Institute af
Canada; and a minimum of about ~o years' experience as Community
Planner 2, or an acceptable equivalent in a comparable capacity,
preferably with at least two yearst experience in Ontario.
2. Ability to carry out comprehensive technical investigations, -
research and planning studies, and to prepare detailed reports; I
ability to analy:e complex problems and to make related decisions;
good powers of communication both oral and written, initiative,
tact, good judgment, personal s~tability.
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CLASS DEFL'11TI01\l
This class covers positions 01 employees leading a small group in compl.etmg
analyses of traffic control problems which are above average in scope and complex-
lty a.nd where a degree of specialization is required
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This class also covers the positions of employees in traffic planning studies
completing portlon. of area studies or preparing estimates of potential traffic
volumes for specific situations of limited complexity
In all cases they determine the amount and type of field data to be collected
and to plan and ensure ita collection
(a) In traffic control positions they usually lead a small group of analysts who
investigate specific locations on Provincial High.ways systems to aasess road
geometric conditions and the need for tra.ffic control measure. and who assemble
and analyze traffic data, make recommendations and prepare reports They
also a.ppea.r before local authorities to explain traffic control techniques
In speciahat pOlitions in traffic control they may, under the general direction we-
of the Regional Devices Engineer, carry out studies and field investigations to
ensure efficient operation of traffic control signals and other electrical control
devices. prepare especially des 19ned slgn and pavement markings to SUlt un-
orthodox highway geometries or traffic conditions and carry out traffic studle s
to check the adequa.cy of these measures Study and report on analytical and
field survey techniques and procedures used in determming the use of traffic
control devices. to ensure uniformity of application, determine efficiency of
current techniques and recommend new ones
Check and process, all reports of a traffic operational nature passed to Head
Office, all requests for subsidles for traffic signals from municlpalities, pre-
pare and maintain records of traffic signals, regulations etc and assist in
studying and testing experimental traffic control deV1ces
(b) In planning studies positions they assemble, interpret and prepard for use
speclfic elements of traffic volume, traffic movement, roadway capac ty or
land use data being assembled tor an area study being done by ~ team This
may include the preparation of data for computer application and the drafting
of as sodated explanatory notes They prepare estimates of potential traffic
volumes for specific locations or areas of moderate complexity They prepare
associated correspondence and reports indicating their conclUSions and
recommendations
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QUALIFICATIONS-
1 Graduation. from a. un.iversity of recogniud standing in economics, .tati.tics,
mathematic., geography, political science or other related field. plus Z years'
related experience. mUlt pa.. the Civil Service Commi..ion approved test rOt
TraUic AnalylU
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1 Grade 13 plus about 8 yeara' related experience, mu,t pa.. the Civil Service
Commi..ion approved telt for Traffic Analyu..
OR
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1 Traffic Analy.t Z with Z year.l experience or an equivaleftt combination of
education and experience
2 Demon.tr~ted ability to .olve problem. by analY'1' of data and the application
of 101ie. creative imagination. ability to communicate orally and in writing.
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To develop arrl irnplenent a Traffic Management Program to ensure the safe and
efficient operation of traffic on the Central Region highway system.
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- acquire, maintain and distribute comprehensive traffic information, e.g
traffic vol~s, accident data, signal timing plans, sign layouts.
- develop traffic forecasts for highway planning purposes.
- revieoi development proposals for safety are operational ef feC'ts on t."1e hi 9'''':......ay
and determine subsequent requitements~
- monitor traffic operations to identify capacity deficiencies and develo?
appropriate countermeasures, e.g~ traffic signals signal timlng, geometti~s,
turn lanes, speed zoning, parking prohibitions.
- monitor traffic operations to identify safety oeficiencies for accident p:o~
locations, roadside hazards, and develop appropriate counter.neasures, e 9
illumination requirements, traffic barriers, signing, ~vement markings
- review all Ministry hig~ay designs for appropriate trafflc oper3~ions and
safety elements and provide traffic input throughout ~~e pre-contract
englneering process.
- develop sa:e and effective construction and ~inte~ance zone ~r3fflc cor:r?l
~3sures, e g. signing, staging.
- develop and i~plement ~raffic ~anagement progr:ms including public 3ne ~_3
c~ponent for maJor freeway rehabilita~ion projec:s.
- ~:ovide ad\ice and direction to ~istricts regarding traf:lc englnee~lng,
~i~lstry policies and legal requirements, trafflc control msas~r;s, e ~
T~.'ten3nce operations, temporary closures.
- oro\.=e advice and assistance to ~unici~ali:les re~3rdino :raf:i: e~~_'=e:_-;,
~+~ls:ri policies and legal requirementS, e.g ~ra!:lc O~~3:1?r.S s:~c.es, .
siqnals and signal system installatlons and opera~lon, ~unlcl~al ?lan!l~~
s:JdleS a~ recommsnd legal approval for m~nlci?al :ra::ic Slgn~l 1"",5':3.. i 3.::' ::)-.3
- i,ves~i=ate and respond to enquiries and requests :rom ~ne ~in_ste:, e~e:':=c
O::lC.3:S, o~~er government agencies and the puCllC.
- ?rovide interpretation and recommend changes to legisla:ive req~lremen:s ~1Cer
~je ~Jblic Transportation and Highway I~rovement ~s and ~'e 1ignw3} Tra::12
A~t and its Regulations.
- ?rovide 1iasion between the ~inistry and muni=ipal/provlncial police for~5,
s2hool boards and safe:y committees wi~h respect to 'lg~ay safety.
- provide traffic analysis and operational assess~nts and recommendations :or
freeway traffic management systems.
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