Signage Designer Traffic
Job Summary
The Signage Designer / Traffic Signing Specialist leads permanent signage design for major transit infrastructure projects in Hamilton ON Canada operating within a hybrid work model. This role supports corridor-wide transportation design with a focus on regulatory wayfinding and multimodal signage integration.
The position involves developing signage plans across transit roadway and active transportation infrastructure ensuring alignment with engineering standards and municipal requirements. Responsibilities span design development multidisciplinary coordination and compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual and project specifications. Work contributes to all project phases including planning detailed design stakeholder coordination and implementation.
The ideal candidate brings 510 years of experience in traffic engineering or roadway design with demonstrated expertise in signage systems corridor integration and multimodal transportation environments.
- Develop and design permanent signage plans for the Hamilton LRT corridor including regulatory warning guide parking loading and multimodal wayfinding signage.
- Prepare comprehensive sign placement plans sign schedules and supporting design documentation in accordance with project requirements.
- Integrate signage designs with roadway geometry intersections transit stops pedestrian crossings cycling facilities and other active transportation infrastructure.
- Coordinate with roadway traffic transit and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure signage is effectively incorporated into corridor-wide designs.
- Review and apply applicable standards guidelines and best practices including the Ontario Traffic Manual and municipal signing requirements.
- Evaluate signage requirements to support safe efficient and user-friendly navigation for motorists transit users pedestrians and cyclists.
- Ensure all signage deliverables comply with design standards contract requirements and project specifications.
- Participate in design reviews stakeholder consultations and coordination meetings to resolve signage-related issues and maintain project consistency.
- Support project planning design development and implementation activities through all project phases.
- Maintain accurate records documentation and revisions to signage plans and schedules.
Qualifications :
Required
- 510 years of experience in traffic engineering transportation engineering or roadway infrastructure design.
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
- Proven experience preparing roadway signage plans sign schedules and technical signing documentation.
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) municipal signage standards and roadway design principles.
- Experience integrating signage design with roadway geometry intersections transit stops pedestrian crossings and cycling infrastructure.
- Proficiency with CAD-based design software and transportation design workflows.
- Experience delivering infrastructure projects in compliance with design standards specifications and contract requirements.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
Assets
- Professional designation such as C.E.T. AScT EIT or .
- Experience with multimodal wayfinding systems and integrated transportation planning projects.
- Familiarity with curbside management strategies and urban corridor projects.
- Experience supporting stakeholder consultations or public-facing infrastructure initiatives.
Additional Information :
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity growth and collaboration we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors including relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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