Job Number: 55705
Are 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 software
-
Coordinate & Inspect: Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and condition assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
-
Address Public Inquiries: Investigate and respond to inquiries from community members, utility partners, and internal City departments regarding lighting outages, repairs, and scheduling
-
Support System Operations: Issue work orders for maintenance, coordinate with contractors on repair times, and prepare/organize documentation for street lighting work orders or system damages
-
Review Plans & Documentation: Evaluate Utility Line Assignments (ULA) plans, Construction Completion Certificates (CCC), and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for streetlighting and secondary electrical projects
Qualifications:
-
Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an Electrical, Civil, Materials, or similar Engineering Technologist program
-
Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to traffic operations, street lighting, traffic signal control, roadway construction, or utility engineering
-
Eligibility 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 AutoCAD
-
Familiarity 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 Standards
-
Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and the EPCOR Customer Connection Guide
-
Prior experience managing document flow and contractor scheduling
-
Knowledge of utility and/or roadway construction practices and procedures
Skills required for success:
-
Customer Service Excellence: Excellent communication skills to address public inquiries and work productively with community partners
-
Time Management & Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task, manage fluctuating workloads, and meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
-
Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Suite
-
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
-
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
-
Must possess a valid Alberta Driver's License and be able to provide a clean driver's abstract
-
Must wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field inspections
Work Environment:
-
This position offers a balanced work environment split between a professional office setting and active field environments
-
Fieldwork requires walking, kneeling, and working in varied weather conditions (extreme heat/cold, rain, and snow) near active roadways and electrical infrastructure
The 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/COEbenefits
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $41.437 - $52.085 (Hourly); $73,001.630 - $91,760.750 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Engineering Technologist I
Posting Date: Jul 21, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 4, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Parks and Roads
Work Location(s): 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
