Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I (Full-Time)

Keep Our Streets Connected. Maintain Essential Transportation Infrastructure. Support Safe Travel. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your technical expertise and commitment to safety help keep our streets illuminated, intersections operating smoothly, and transportation networks functioning safely and efficiently. Here, you will install, maintain, and repair traffic control and street lighting infrastructure that residents rely on every day. From troubleshooting critical systems to supporting new installations, you'll play an important role in maintaining the essential infrastructure that keeps our community connected and moving. You'll be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As a Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I, you will help ensure the safety and reliability of the City's transportation infrastructure. Your work will support motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users by maintaining the traffic control and street lighting systems that contribute to safe and efficient travel throughout our community. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community How You’ll Support the Team In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair traffic control and street lighting systems while providing technical leadership and support to the team. You will also have the following accountabilities: Responsible for installing all new Traffic Control & Street Lighting. Responsible for maintaining and repairing Traffic Control & Street Lighting equipment. Assumes the duties of the Crew Leader when assigned. Attends Safety, Traffic Control and Electrical seminars. What You Can Count On With Us We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your technical skills and certifications A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions What You’ll Bring to the Team Here's what will help you succeed as the Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I: A certified Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Power Lineman Licence is required Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation Must be reliable with the ability to effectively assign work, direct and instruct employees For a detailed job description, Click Here Keep Our City Moving - Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you'll help create safer, healthier, and more sustainable ways for people to move throughout our community while making a lasting impact every day. Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay. General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. 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Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at:

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control and street lighting infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient transportation. They also provide technical leadership and support to the team, occasionally assuming the duties of a crew leader.

Candidates must hold a certified Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Power Lineman license. A valid Class G Ontario driver's license and the ability to effectively direct and instruct employees are also required.

• Competitive salary • Matching pension plan • Health coverage • Vision coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Employee and family assistance program • Wellness initiatives • Leadership development • Tuition reimbursement

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Electrical maintenance
• Traffic control systems
• Street lighting repair
• Troubleshooting
• Technical leadership
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Team coordination
• Electrical installation
• Lighting Systems
• Technical Leadership
• Journeyman Electrician
• Training And Development
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Traffic Control

• Trades
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Energy
• Set-Lighting Technician
• Transportation Traffic Controller
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Traffic Technicians

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

7 août 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine