Traffic Technician

The City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Job summary

The City of Belleville is seeking a Traffic Technician to maintain and oversee traffic light and streetlight systems, ensuring safe, efficient traffic flow. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires a disciplined approach to design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of municipal signals.

Candidates should have four years of electrical experience with traffic signals, a valid G license, and a CRC.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years’ experience as a certified electrician with traffic signal or PLC knowledge.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate advice to the Manager/Supervisor for traffic system management decisions.
• Develop and schedule work priorities for traffic projects.
• Perform traffic signal maintenance and after-hours field work; install/modify signal equipment and intersections.
• Collaborate with public works personnel and contractors on traffic signal/streetlight systems.
• Conduct electrical/electronic repair of traffic signal equipment and software debugging.
• Prepare budget requirements, reports, proposals, designs, and project estimates.

Skills

Traffic signal maintenance

PLC knowledge

Electrical safety

Budget/reporting

Education

Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A)

Certificated Traffic Technician (IMA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

traffic control software

design software

Job description

TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our Transportation and Operations Services Department as a Traffic Technician.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: Transportation and Operations Services Department

File Number: SV26-99

Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. There is a rotating on-call schedule.

Employee Group: Union - CUPE

Salary: $42.02 per hour

Closing Date: Monday June 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Traffic Technician is to maintain and overs the functioning and installation from design to construction of the traffic light/streetlight systems within the city to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide timely, accurate advice to the Manager/supervisor and for making decisions related to the safe, efficient and effective management of the municipal roads and traffic system.
• Develop and schedule work priorities
• Perform traffic signal maintenance/emergency after hours field work. Be responsible for the installation and design of new and modified signal equipment and complete installation of new intersections
• Collaborate and work with public works personnel and sub-contractors in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of traffic signal/streetlight systems.
• Conduct electrical/electronic repair of traffic signal equipment in-shop, software/programming debugging
• Be responsible for administrative duties including preparation of budget requirements, reports, proposals, designs, project estimates, general inquiries regarding traffic signals from the public, police and internal departments.
• Investigate and communicate with suppliers of traffic control equipment and recommend various innovations and improvements to the traffic infrastructure to the City Engineer and Operations (Traffic) supervisor.
• Perform traffic counts, analyze data, traffic signal justification, signal timing/pattern programming
• Wear and Use Personal Protective Equipment, as required Communicate professionally, and effectively with all staff, contractors, agencies and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service.
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A)
• Demonstrated Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, specialized traffic control software and design software, computer hardware experience for interconnection to traffic control equipment
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence with Clean driver’s abstract to be held and maintained
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

ASSET EDUCATION:

• Certificated Traffic Technician by International Municipal Signal Association
• Work Zone
• Traffic Signal Levels I, II
• Traffic Signal Level II Field Technician
• Traffic Signal Level II Construction Technician
• Traffic Signal Level II Design/Engineering Technician
• Traffic Signal Level I Roadway Lighting Technician
• Traffic Signal Inspector

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years’ experience as a certified electrician with traffic signal or programmable logic controllers (PLC) knowledge

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years supervisory experience

Note: A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary
• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).