Technical Specialist Student

JOB TITLE: Traffic Street Light Technical Assistant
Public Works and Engineering
Temporary 4-months

HOURLY RATE : $21.87

JOB TYPE : Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: Janaury 9 2026
The Street Light Technical Assistant is tasked with assisting both the Street Light Technical and Inspection staff with their duties as required utilizing the Work Order management software as well as by completing work in the field as required

Field Activities
Inspections of Related Traffic Assets and Contractor Activities
Verification and Photographing of Existing Field Infrastructure
Conducting Field Measurements and Related Studies
Validation of Service Request Information
Assisting Staff on Various Field Projects
Delivery of Notices to Residents within Project Limit

Data Entry Review and Reporting Activities
Data Entry into Corporate Software
Review Verification and Updating of Corporate Records
Preparation and Creation of Supporting Documentation and Corporate Reports
Assisting Staff with the Creation of Financial Documents

Administrative Duties
Assist Staff with Auditing of Records and Invoices
Scanning Photocopying and Printing of Corporate Documents
Updating Maintaining and Distributing Corporate Documents
Creation of Work Orders and/or Asset Tags for Internal and External Partners
Providing Internal and External Customer Service by Responding to Residential Inquiries

Electrical Technologist program or equivalent

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite CAD and GIS software; General Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7; Strong Computer and Interpersonal Skills.

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2026) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton .

** Interview : Our recruitmentprocess may becompletedwith video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above by January 19 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. As part of the application process applicants wil l be invited to complete a self- identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions . Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question . The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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