Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I!

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

As a four-season outdoor paradise Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the harmony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

Total Positions

4

Wage

CAD $42.57 per hour

Hours/Week

40

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

7/31/2024

Start Date

n/a

Duties

The Opportunity

The Traffic Control & Street Lighting Technician I (TCSL) assist in repairing, installing and maintaining all equipment necessary for the effective and efficient Traffic Control and Street Lighting system for the Corporation.

This is role reports the Supervisor Traffic Control and Street Lighting and under the technical direction of the Crew Leader. Some of the accountabilities include:

· 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.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

· Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD) or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with an emphasis on Electrical or Electronic subjects at the general level; and

· Minimum one year experience in installation, maintenance and repair of both Traffic Control & Street Lighting systems; or

· Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the maintenance & installation of fixed time and solid-state traffic controllers and street lighting responsibilities.

· A certified journeyman, Power Lineman or Electrician Licence is required.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

As an employee with the Corporation you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

· Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan

· Great paid vacation and holidays

· Fantastic employee family assistance program (EFAP)

· Great employee wellness program

· Supportive career progression opportunities

· Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)

· voluntary leave purchase plan (optional - purchase 5 additional leave days)

How to Apply

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

Please apply through the following link: