About this role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
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