People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Streetlight Technologist to join the Roads Operations team. Reporting to the Manager of Roads Operations, this position provides technical support and oversight for the planning, maintenance, and operation of the City’s streetlighting assets. Key responsibilities include:

What you will be doing

- Provide technical support to the Operations Division within the Infrastructure Services Department in the effective and efficient delivery of roadway illumination, park lighting, pedestrian level lighting, sports field/court lighting, specialty lighting, and power pedestals/receptacles
- Research and recommend recent technologies
- Coordinate contracts related to the installation, operation and maintenance, and inventory of the streetlighting system
- Participate in the development of standards, operating instructions, and inspection programs
- Author committee and departmental reports for lighting programs
- Budgeting, monitoring expenses, approving deviations for projects
- Addressing concerns and inquiries raised by the general public, senior management, other agencies and Council
- Represent the City at various meetings and legal proceedings
- Performs job-related technical and operational tasks as required

Education

- Three-year diploma in Electrical, Civil or Transportation Engineering Technologist program
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)



through the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
- International Municipal Signal Institute (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Technician Level 1 and 2 Certification
- International Public Safety Institute (IPSI) Roadway Lighting Technician Level I Certification is considered an asset

Experience and Knowledge

A minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in:

- Streetlighting, pedestrian lighting, park lighting, specialty lighting, supervision skills, communication skills with the public, council and stakeholders.
- Electrical infrastructure
- Litigation and discovery procedures involving related lighting programs and conducting appropriate investigations
- Project management on multiple lighting projects (underground infrastructure related to lighting, special lighting, Business Improvement Area lighting, etc.).
- Familiarity with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Standards, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act is critical.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications. Valid G driver's license. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation





This position is within Grade 10 of the Inside Workers Union salary schedule, the salary range is $87,797 - $93,311. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, however, currently, we are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (35 hours per week). Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

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Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on October 17, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

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