Crew Leader, Electrician

Requisition ID: 21684 
Department: Public Works Dept. 
Service: Traffic Services 
Branch: Traffic Operations Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent 
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside 
Salary Information: $79,079.52 - $92,526.72  annually (2024 rates of pay) (Under Review)
Location: 175 Loretta Street  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades 
Application Close: 20/04/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Traffic Signal Installation & Field Programs is responsible for Traffic Signal assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, Traffic Control Room management of data and video equipment and data communications, Signal Timing engineering, Camera assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, and Re-lamping management.

You are responsible for leading crews in the assembly, installation, repair, removal and maintenance of traffic control devices and associated electrical equipment within the City of Ottawa.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Electrician-Maintenance & Construction apprenticeship program of 9000 hours

Minimum of 7 years of related experience in the installation and maintenance of a variety of electrical equipment, including transformers and controllers, motors, switchgear, etc. including eighteen months of experience working with traffic control devices, and including minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Electrician-Construction and Maintenance 309A

Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II certification within the timeframe determined by the employer

Valid Ontario unrestricted AZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset

Electrical Safety Awareness – High Voltage training certificate is an asset

Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 ton (P930030) training certificate

Forklift Operator Licence

Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles of electricity and the methods and techniques for wiring, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical circuitry
Ontario Hydro Electrical Code
Ontario Building Code
Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and City of Ottawa Traffic and Parking By-laws
Manuals of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Occupational Health and Safety Act and City of Ottawa/departmental health and safety policies and procedures
WHMIS
City of Ottawa standards and procedures for installing, repairing and maintaining traffic devices
Equipment/tools and technical procedures, processes used in installing, removing and maintaining traffic control and other devices/signs
Road and traffic control device system within the City of Ottawa
Ottawa Hydro procedures and protocols for working around high voltage electricity
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to give and follow instruction
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to interpret work orders, road plans and drawings
Ability to identify problems and develop alternate options/solutions
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with work crews
Ability to manage multiple data entries in computer system including time, materials and job status
Lock and tag procedures
Independent
Team player
Dependable
Tactful and personable
Good physical health
Ability to work on-call on a rotating basis, and overtime as needed
Ability to respond to call out and arrive on site within 45 minutes and/or where practicable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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