Position Overview:

The City of Prince Albert is seeking a qualified candidate for the permanent position of Traffic Signal Electrician in the Public Works department.

The position installs, removes, troubleshoots and maintains all components of
signalized intersections. This includes electrical systems and microprocessor-based
controllers including relays, wiring, conflict monitors, signal cables, poles,
communication modules, underground conduits and vehicles detectors. The position
creates and maintains in-house traffic signal timing plans. The position works to
analyze and repair signalized intersections promptly in the case of knockdowns,
outages or system faults.
This position is supervised by the Capital Projects Manager or designate.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collects and maintains data for Signalized Intersections within the City of Prince

Albert GIS System.

• Uses programs such as Synchro and SimTraffic to optimize traffic signal timing

plans.

• Installs, removes, maintains and repairs traffic signal control equipment and

systems.

• Installs, maintains, and removes all traffic signals, traffic poles and any other

associated equipment.

• Installs, maintains, repairs and/or removes all traffic signal underground

infrastructure including concrete piles, rebar cages, conduit, cable, pull boxes,
and vehicle detection.

• Coordination and supervision of local contractors, City crews or Crowns to

complete tasks related to signalization projects such as directional drilling,
concrete supply, survey layout, hydrovac excavation or planning power to traffic
signal infrastructure.

• Provides analysis of post-construction activities including, but not limited to: final

quantity calculations, payment certificates, and cost analysis for construction
tender estimates.

• Monitors traffic operations and programs signal control phasing as required.
• Maintains purchasing of all traffic signal equipment, prepares requisitions and

submits to Out of Scope Manager for approval, ensures all purchased items are
received, and maintains maintenance records of all signals.

• Responsible for organizing, collecting, processing and interpreting traffic

statistics and maintaining the equipment used to collect this data.
Ensure all traffic signals are installed, repaired and maintained in accordance to
the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices), IMSA (International
Municipal Signal Association), and CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
specifications.

• Organize on-site meetings with local utility companies prior to construction and

maintenance procedures to ensure a safe work environment

• Maintains and repairs various electrical and electronic equipment, including

performing these duties at various heights using an aerial bucket, ladder or
platform.

• Responds to and resolves emergency maintenance issues regarding faulty signal

operations.

• Sizes and installs electrical circuits including panels, disconnects, fuses,

breakers, wire size and type, conduit, protective devices, switches, receptacles,
and related equipment needed to comply with the CEC (Canadian Electrical
Code) and/or NEC (National Electric Code).

• Designs, prepares, and maintains wiring diagrams and builds electrical systems

as required using varying feeder voltages / locations / method of utilization
(Overhead or Underground Service).

• Uses electrical systems to satisfy electrical requirements to install traffic signals

at intersections and ensures CEC and local SaskPower/TSASK CEC
interpretations (Supplementary Electrical Code delegated by SaskPower /
TSASK Authority) are met.

• Troubleshoots and isolates faults in electrical and electronic systems and

removes and replaces faulty components.

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical distribution systems up to 600 volts.

Which provides power to all Traffic Signal intersections and receives incoming
electrical feed from SaskPower.
Inspects work being performed by Traffic Signal Technicians with restricted
journeyman licenses, will need to ensure that work is completed in accordance to
the CEC and signs off on their work before a permit is pulled from TSASK.

• Uses, and ensures adherence to proper work procedures, safety standards,

construction standards and other specifications.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
• Possession of a Saskatchewan Unrestricted Journeyperson Electrical License
• Electrical license is tied to the City of Prince Albert as an Electrical Contractor,

thus is required to have ability to assess and sign off on work in accordance to
the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)

• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License
• Current drivers abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record
• Possession or ability to complete Electrical Safety: Arc Flash & Shock program

based on the Canadian Standards Association