Position: Traffic Signal Electrician Foreperson
Division: Transportation and Construction
Department: Transportation
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 36 months.
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Labour Group: IBEW 319
Posting: 4240
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Traffic Operations Superintendent and/or Manager, this position supervises all activities performed by Traffic Signal Electricians.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervises, organizes, directs, assigns and monitors the work of electricians engaged in the installation and maintenance of city-owned electronic equipment and systems, primarily involving traffic control systems, radio communication systems, inventory control and shop maintenance.
- Ensures the effective use of staff, equipment and materials through planning and coordination with the Traffic Operations Superintendent.
- Monitors, evaluates and prepares reports concerning established Electronics Shop work programs, work methods, equipment and quality control standards; recommends improvements when necessary.
- Evaluates the performance of subordinate staff through the monitoring of daily work activities and records. Provides performance evaluations through the performance management system; takes remedial action when required. Assists with the training of employees, including Apprenticeship, Technical and Safety training, to ensure performance standards are attainable.
- Ensures that work activities are performed in accordance with approved safety procedures and standards.
- Ensures that work activities are performed in accordance with approved construction and maintenance standards.
- Communicate with a variety of groups regarding signal projects including internal staff, various contractors, consultants, developers, surveyors and other utility groups.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets, including assisting with the preparation of monthly/annual reviews and cost reports.
- Ensures that all electrical installations are properly permitted through TSASK (Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan).
- Ensures work performed is in accordance to the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code).
- Ensures that new electrical service requests are submitted to SaskPower.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
- Grade 12 education, including Math B30 (Algebra 30), Math C30 (Geo-Trigonometry 30) and Physics 30.
- Possession of a Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
- Possession of a Saskatchewan Unrestricted Journeyperson Electrical License
- Five years' experience as a Journeyman with minimum 2 years’ experience working with Traffic Signals.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials and practises associated with all aspects of the installation and maintenance of traffic control systems.
- Thorough knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
- Thorough knowledge of the Electrical Licensing Act
- Considerable knowledge of WHMIS and other pertinent occupational health and safety standards.
- Ability to supervise, coordinate and develop subordinate staff.
- Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be listed as the Qualifying Journeyperson for the City of Saskatoon Electronics Shop Electrical Contractor License
Weekly Hours: 37.33
Salary Range: $98,588.40 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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