Journeyperson Signals Electrician/Technician

The City of Calgary

$116K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson Electrician certificate or 2-year diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology required.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience after education.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License required; Class 3 with 'Q' endorsement is a plus.
  • Proficiency in relay components, fibre switching, and DC power systems expected.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical schematic drawings essential.
  • Strong judgement and diplomacy skills for handling multiple responsibilities required.
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Install and repair LRT signals and communication equipment.
  • Conduct inspections and tests on gate crossings and interlockings.
  • Configure and wire traffic signal cabinets and detection systems.
  • Install and program communications equipment like radios and fibre optics.
  • Repair steel structures for traffic signals as needed.
  • Troubleshoot traffic signals and maintain intelligent traffic systems.
  • Perform maintenance on Digital Message Signs and cameras.

Benefits

  • Work in outdoor environments with varied conditions and potential heights.
  • Join a unionized position under IBEW Local 254.
  • Opportunity for temporary employment with a duration of up to 24 months.
  • Engage in non-standard work hours including evenings and weekends.
Full Job Description
As a Journeyperson Signals Electrician/Technician, you will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of Traffic Signals, Communications and Light Rail Transit (LRT) Signal systems. Primary duties include: - Install, construct, repair, and troubleshoot LRT signals, communications, and equipment. - Inspect and test the operation of gate crossing, switch machines, and interlockings. - Configure, test and wire traffic signal cabinets, intersections, signalized crosswalks, and detection systems. - Install and program communications equipment including radios, fibre optics and cellular components. - Install and repair steel structures for traffic signals. - Troubleshoot and repair traffic signals, signalized crosswalks and detection systems. - Perform maintenance on Digital Message Signs, Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras and other intelligent traffic system equipment. Qualifications - A valid Journeyperson Electrician certificate, or equivalent as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board; OR - A completed 2 year diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology. - At least 3 years of related experience post education. - A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending is required. - Knowledge of relay components and logic, fibre switching, and Direct Current (DC) power systems is required. - Ability to read and interpret logic programming, electronics/electromechanical, and civil schematic drawings is required. - A valid Class 3 Driver's License with 'Q' endorsement will be considered an asset. - Ability to work well and exercise good judgement and diplomacy under pressure, while dealing with multiple interested parties, responsibilities, and projects. - Must be able to collaborate and work cohesively in a team environment. Working Conditions: This position will perform work in an outdoor environment, with exposure to various heights, weather conditions, confined space, noise, LRT right of ways, roadways, electrical and mechanical hazards. Pre-employment Requirements - Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit - Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test . This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months. Position and Pay Information - Business Unit: Mobility - Union: IBEW Local 254 - Position Type: 1 Temporary (Up to 24 Months) - Compensation: $56.02 per hour - Hours of work: Non- standard 40 hour work week - Days of work: This position works a non-standard work week. Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, shift work and overtime. - Location: 840 32 Avenue NE - Audience: Internal/External - Apply By: August 4, 2026 - Job ID: 314891

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