Job Number: 55705Are you a collaborative technical professional looking to help light up our city—literally? As a Street Lighting Technician, you will play a vital role in operating and maintaining the electrical infrastructure that keeps our roads safe and our neighborhoods bright. Working within our Operations & Maintenance team, you will support field inspections, maintain critical GIS asset databases, and collaborate closely with contractors and utility partners. This role offers a dynamic mix of detailed technical analysis, such as reviewing engineering plans, and hands-on site investigations. Join us in cultivating a safe, helpful, and excellent environment for everyone who moves through Edmonton!What will you do?Manage GIS Asset Data: Accurately record and update street light and electrical graphical and non-graphical data using the City's GIS Portal and ArcGIS softwareCoordinate & Inspect: Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and condition assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specificationsAddress Public Inquiries: Investigate and respond to inquiries from community members, utility partners, and internal City departments regarding lighting outages, repairs, and schedulingSupport System Operations: Issue work orders for maintenance, coordinate with contractors on repair times, and prepare/organize documentation for street lighting work orders or system damagesReview Plans & Documentation: Evaluate Utility Line Assignments (ULA) plans, Construction Completion Certificates (CCC), and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for streetlighting and secondary electrical projectsQualifications:Completion of a two (2)



year diploma in an Electrical, Civil, Materials, or similar Engineering Technologist programMinimum of two (2) years of experience related to traffic operations, street lighting, traffic signal control, roadway construction, or utility engineeringEligibility to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)Assets:Experience working with ArcGIS (or other GIS software) and AutoCADFamiliarity with City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, such as Volume 6A: Road and Walkway Lighting Design Standards and Volume 6B: Road and Walkway Construction and Materials StandardsFamiliarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and the EPCOR Customer Connection GuidePrior experience managing document flow and contractor schedulingKnowledge of utility and/or roadway construction practices and proceduresSkills required for success:Customer Service Excellence: Excellent communication skills to address public inquiries and work productively with community partnersTime Management & Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task, manage fluctuating workloads, and meet tight deadlines for multiple projectsTechnical Literacy:



Proficiency with Google SuiteAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment:Must possess a valid Alberta Driver's License and be able to provide a clean driver's abstractMust wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field inspectionsWork Environment:This position offers a balanced work environment split between a professional office setting and active field environmentsFieldwork requires walking, kneeling, and working in diverse weather conditions (extreme heat/cold, rain, and snow) near active roadways and electrical infrastructureThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefitsHours of Work: 33.75 hours per weekSalary Range: $41.437 - $52.085 (Hourly); $73,001.630 - $91,760.750 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant: AG/SOEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Engineering Technologist IPosting Date: Jul 21, 2026Closing Date: Aug 4, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department: Parks and RoadsWork Location(s): 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
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📌 Street Lighting Technician (Engineering Technologist I) (Alberta)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Alberta