Street Lighting Technician

Job Responsibility: Job Number : 49846

At the City of Edmonton - Parks & Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of employees who demonstrate our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent. As an employee in our branch, this position's role will be to cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement.

The Traffic Operations - Street Lighting unit operates and maintains street lights and other electrical infrastructure within the City of Edmonton to move traffic efficiently throughout the City. The street lighting team assists other City departments with electrical engineering plan reviews, technical support during construction and acceptance of those assets upon completion. The management of operations and maintenance of street lighting, alley lighting and other electrical assets on City ROW, in collaboration with City contractors is another important task being performed.

The successful candidate will primarily provide technical assistance in the yearly street lighting installation, rehabilitation and maintenance programs. Key functions include:

• Accurately records and maintains street light and electrical graphical and non graphical data information in accordance with applicable procedures and practices using the city GIS Portal and ARCGIS software
• Communicates and coordinates flow of information from developers/consultants/surveyors for retrieval of accurate street light as-built Information
• Responds to public inquiries from citizens and utility partners and internal city departments
• Creates maps, checks plans, works on O&M documentations and requests
• Communicate and coordinate with city contractors on different inquiries regarding scheduling and completion times
• Conducts site inspections, captures field notes and issues work orders
• Dealing with public and difficult requests, ULA plan reviews, inquiries and CCCs are with certain deadlines
• Conducts field survey and site inspections ensuring compliance to the City of Edmonton Road and Walkway Lighting Manual; assists in the condition assessment analysis and documentation preparation of the street lighting and secondary electrical or system damage reports
• Review and document Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for streetlight and secondary electrical projects, and conduct field inspections for the above and for O&M work
• Performs other administrative functions such as filing plans and inquiries; and other related duties as required

Qualifications :

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an appropriate (Electrical, Civil, Material; or similar) Engineering Technologist program
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in traffic operations, street lighting, traffic signal control, roadway construction or utility engineering
• Applicant(s) must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET
• Demonstrated knowledge of ARCGIS or other GIS software; AutoCAD or other CAD software
• Experience with Google documents and Microsoft Office including Access
• Working knowledge of City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards; the Canadian Electrical Code and EPCOR Customer Connection Guide
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines for multiple projects and possess well developed customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work under heavy workloads and tight timeliness
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare written responses and reports
• Ability to work well under pressure, under short time lines and deal with difficult people
• Ability to utilize software for the completion of reports, records, etc.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure all tasks are completed per work plan
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Ability to critically analyze issues to make decisions, recommend viable and effective solutions and summarize and manage information
• Research and problem solving skills to gather required information, make decisions and develop recommendations
• Adaptability to manage changing priorities, complex information and issues in a timely manner
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here:

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com.

Up to 1 temporary full-time position, for up to 18 months as per the article 18.02

Hours of work : 33.75 hours per week 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.

Salary: $39.153 - $49.215 (hourly), $68,977.80 - $86,704.53 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/RA

Classification Title : Engineering Technologist I Posting Date : May 29, 2024 Closing Date : Jun 12, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Temporary Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department : Parks and Roads Services Work Location(s) : 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4