Traffic Signal Electrician / Traffic Systems Technician

Black & McDonald Limited•Calgary, AB

70d

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s Alberta team is growing. If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Reporting to the Project Manager or their designate, the Traffic Signal Electrician / Traffic Systems Technician will support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals, street lighting, and associated electronic and communication systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of municipal transportation infrastructure. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively across field and office environments, supporting preventative maintenance programs, system upgrades, and emergency response activities. The ideal candidate is a Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician with strong experience in traffic signal systems, controller programming, and detection technologies. They bring excellent problem‑solving skills, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.

Requirements

Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal) or equivalent certification recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (required)
IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II (required)
Minimum 5 years of experience in traffic signal installation, maintenance, or related electrical work
Experience with traffic controller programming and traffic detection technologies
Strong knowledge of traffic signal systems, detection technologies, and communication networks.
Knowledge of Econolite and Intelight systems, NEMA standards, MUTCD guidelines, and DC power systems.
Experience with networking, wireless communication, Ethernet, and fibre switching.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in both field and office settings.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
Ability to participate in on‑call rotation and respond to emergency situations.
Be willing and able to join Local Union 424
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Technician III considered an asset
Master Electrician certification considered an asset
Experience working in municipal infrastructure, transportation systems, or similar environments considered an asset
Experience supervising apprentices or leading small crews considered an asset

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair traffic control signals, signalized crosswalks, street lighting systems, and vehicle/pedestrian detection devices
Troubleshoot electrical faults, communication failures, and detection issues to restore safe and reliable operation
Plan and schedule preventative maintenance for all electrical traffic control devices
Configure, test, and wire traffic signal cabinets, intersections, crosswalks, and detection systems
Install and program communications equipment including radios, fibre optics, wireless, and cellular components
Program and update traffic controllers including Intelight, Econolite, PEEK, Trafficware, 170, and 2070 units in TS2 Type 1 and Type 2 configurations
Program and maintain traffic detection systems including Autoscope, Iteris, Wavetronix, Miovision, Traficam, loop detectors, pods, and PTZ cameras
Maintain accurate written and digital records, including maintenance logs, inspections, timing plans, and reports
Implement timing plan modifications and assist with new timing plan installations
Forecast material needs, order and stock spare components, and support inventory management within defined budgets
Ensure all work adheres to Canadian Electrical Code, municipal standards, and safety regulations
Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to urgent electrical or traffic system issues
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to support project delivery and system upgrades
Perform other duties as assigned