Technologist, Electronic Control Systems
Requisition ID: 20556
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Traffic Services
Branch: Traffic Operations Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $81,960.32 - $95,896.32 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 175 Loretta Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Engineering
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 the assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of Traffic Control, Communications, Video and related equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year college diploma in Electronic Technology
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a field relevant to the skill-set
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Microprocessors, their application and use in both process control and embedded applications
- Personal computer software for office applications, communications and testing
- Programming languages, such as C++, at a level adequate for debugging and basic I/O routines
- Process control technologies, application and use
- Communication techniques and technologies, and their application and implementation
- Traffic control methods and traffic engineering concepts, i.e. progression, phasing, levels of service, interval timing
- Fibre-optic analog and digital data transmission, theory and application
- CCTV (surveillance video) transmission methods, PTZ remote control of cameras, theory and application
- Fundamentals of electrical transmission, distribution and circuit protection
- Electrical principals and the problems involved in A.C./logic interfaces
- Diagnostic methods, tools and technologies and their use in the electronic traffic controller environment
- Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies/procedures related to health and safety
- UPS systems and Solar technologies
- WHMIS
- Ontario Highway Traffic Act Book 7
- Lockout and Tagout procedures
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain and repair equipment with limited access to supervisory consultation
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose technically complex problems and traffic control device design needs, and design and develop creative solutions
- Ability to interpret engineering plans and drawings, and develop work orders and technical design plans accordingly
- Possession of effective judgement and decision-making skills and abilities that affect public safety and costs
- Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate and contribute to projects
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to prioritize work and meet concurrent deadlines
- 0-8 tonne crane operator
- Work well under pressure
- Display tact and courtesy in dealing with colleagues and the public
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated creativity and efficiency
- Energetic, resourceful and dependable
- Tactful, discrete and personable
- Demonstrated integrity and authority
- Railroad security awareness and safety
- Work at heights
- Work in an outdoors environment (under pressures from the weather, traffic conditions, noise, etc.) with no limitations on access or mobility
- Work on-call on a scheduled basis and perform required overtime activities
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.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- 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.