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The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Traffic Control and Street Lighting and the direction of the Crew Leader, gives technical direction to the Technician II’s and repairs, installs, and maintains all equipment necessary for an effective and efficient Traffic Control & Street Lighting system for the Corporation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for installing all new Traffic Control & Street Lighting.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing Traffic Control & Street Lighting equipment.
• Assumes the duties of the Crew Leader when assigned.
• Attends Safety, Traffic Control and Electrical seminars.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD) or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with an emphasis on Electrical or Electronic subjects at the general level; and
• Minimum 1 year experience in installation, maintenance and repair of both Traffic Control & Street Lighting systems; or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the maintenance and installation of fixed time and solid state traffic controllers and street lighting responsibilities
• A certified Journeyman, Power Lineman or Electrician License is required

Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be reliable with the ability to effectively assign work, direct and instruct employees
• Must be capable of dealing with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as amended, and be capable of issuing clearly understandable written and oral instructions

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Within 15 working days of receiving a conditional offer of employment, must successfully obtain a written beginners licence for an Ontario “D” Class drivers licence with a “Z” endorsement
• After training, must obtain and maintain an Ontario "D" class licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866