Safe Mobility Analyst
Safe Mobility Analyst
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The City of Edmonton is looking for a dynamic and detailoriented Safe Mobility Analyst to join our team! In this role you will play a key part in helping the City achieve its Vision Zero goal: zero trafficrelated fatalities and serious injuries by 2032. You will be instrumental in analyzing traffic safety data providing recommendations and supporting the development of strategies to make Edmontons streets safer for everyone. The work encompasses transportation and citybuilding efforts from across the corporation as outlined in the Safe Mobility Strategy. If you are passionate about datadriven solutions and improving community safety this is the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Safe Mobility Analyst you will be at the heart of the Citys efforts to enhance traffic safety. You will analyze complex traffic safety data identify trends and recommend evidencebased solutions to support the Safe Mobility Strategy. Your work will involve collaborating with various teams preparing technical reports and contributing to the development of transportation and citybuilding strategies. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and livability of Edmonton.
What will you do
- Use specialized analytical knowledge and skills to identify evaluate and diagnose trends in traffic safety traffic flow and road user behaviour data including collisions traffic conflicts volume speed violation and compliance data and public survey data to support evidencebased decision making for the Safe Mobility Strategy related to engineering enforcement education engagement and evaluation
- Review and analyze safety data and traffic safety countermeasures through use of statistical methodologies spatial and temporal reviews and analyses and evaluation of data relationships to identify trends and inform citywide priority locations for implementing various countermeasures and actions as part of transportation and citybuilding programs and projects
- Independently and with subject matter experts when required identify realistic and actionable recommendations related to data/information and associated analysis to increase safety for road users of all mobility types abilities and ages and in all seasons.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other analysts in the Safe Mobility section who work on enforcement education and engagement data analytics to maximize the safety outcomes of Vision Zero programs using a continuous improvement mindset and approach to provide recommendations and enhancements for Safe Mobility programs
- Conduct and support Safe Mobility research projects including:
- Collaborating with post secondary institution partners on research projects data forecasting/modeling and development of deployment scheduling tools and frameworks (for example placement of permanent driver feedback signs)
- Researching emerging technologies related to road safety engineering and compile reports and recommendations on applicability of these technologies in Edmonton
- Working with Research and Policy Advisor to translate new and emerging research and industry trends into tangible actions and processes within the section
- Contribute subject matter expertise and evidencebased input in writing technical reports and in the development and updates for corporate transportation guidelines such as the Complete Street Design Guidelines as well as supporting development of Council reports and policies memos financial reports annual reports and other stakeholder documents
- Actively contribute to sharing findings and results as applicable:
- Evaluate summarize develop and deliver reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders and partners including senior management
- Develop and maintain internal and public facing dashboards and reporting tools
- Work closely with Communications and Engagement staff to support communications plans with data and information to influence shared understanding and behaviour change
- Provide summaries of results to support 311 Councillor and media inquiries
- Work with internal stakeholders to disseminate information on the City websites 311 scripts and other platforms
- Other related duties as assigned
- University degree where research statistical analysis and report writing was applied. Graduate degree would be an asset
- Minimum of 4 years of analytical experience including research and synthesizing information for decisionmaking purposes and report preparation
- Proficient in Google Applications Microsoft Office Suite Tableau Software SPSS and R as well as other data visualization tools
- Working knowledge of geospatial analytics and GIS applications such as Geomedia and ArcGIS
Assets:
- Knowledge of engineering design and traffic safety countermeasures
- Knowledge and experience in areas such as forecasting modeling and optimization
- Knowledge of different traffic enforcement management techniques tools and programs
- Familiarity with videobased analysis and image processing
- Knowledge of project management practices tools and continuous improvement processes
Skills required for success:
- Research and Analysis: Knowledge of research planning design best practices and terminology how to review and evaluate research studies and working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to analysis of qualitative and quantitative data as related to the work assigned
- Technical Knowledge and Skills: Ability to understand complex and technical information with demonstrated knowledge and skills in statistical analysis gathering and consulting data and information analyzing data and synthesizing evaluation findings and presenting information
- Reporting and Communication: Demonstrated knowledge and ability in preparing presentation materials and developing a variety of reports including publicfacing reports strategy papers technical briefs and other communication materials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate data and visualizations to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Process Thinking and Decision Making: Demonstrated ability for logical process thinking and to apply sound judgement utilizing balanced perspective taking to prepare thoughtful recommendations to support operational decision making. Proposed solutions are imaginative thorough practical legal and politically sensitive to the issues of traffic safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills fostering relationships and working collaboratively and inclusively with diverse stakeholders
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent fulltime position
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $48.767 $61.623 (Hourly); $85915.260 $108564.320 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SB
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
