Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: September 8, 2026 Salary/Wage Range: $80,424.00 - $100,530.00 Union: CUPE Local 1540 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an creative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work 35 hours per week Department Transportation Services Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of the Traffic Operations Centre, 1340 Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview This position is responsible for the operation of traffic signals and systems, including the development of signal timing and coordination plans to optimize traffic flow, maintaining accurate records and databases, and the analysis of data to enhance signal system operation.
Responsibilities Develop, monitor and evaluate traffic signal timing plans and control strategies to ensure correlation with prevailing traffic patterns.
Troubleshoot and identify system issues and malfunctions, liaising with maintenance crews when necessary.
Ensure all work is completed within applicable legal, engineering standards and policy requirements.
Monitor and assess road network performance through a combination of field observations and studies,



and through various signal system and ITS reporting tools.
Configure, program and utilize software and various ITS devices such as traffic cameras, traffic data collection devices and communications equipment.
Prepare traffic signal construction drawings for new traffic signals and for signal rebuilds or modifications in conjunction with road construction projects.
Assist in the review of traffic impact studies.
Investigate and respond to inquiries from Council and the public.
Organize and complete various field studies.
Requirements Post-secondary degree/diploma in Transportation Engineering Technology or a related field and at least 4 years of related work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD as well as computer-based traffic control systems and signal timing and analysis programs such as Synchro and Vistro.
Strong knowledge of traffic signal operations and theory, excellent communication, analytical and time-management skills.
A valid Class G driver’s license is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract with no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire, and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.
Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at (phone hidden) or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.




Note to Applicants We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at (phone hidden) or email us at [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Traffic Signal Technologist (Ontario)
🏢 Burlington Economic Development
📍 Ontario