Job Description

Position Details

Location: Cambridge
Salary Range: $87,797 - $93,311
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Engagement Type: Permanent
Department: Infrastructure Services
Closing Date: 2026-10-17
Work Location: On-Site

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Streetlight Technologist to join the Roads Operations team. Reporting to the Manager of Roads Operations, this position provides technical support and oversight for the planning, maintenance, and operation of the City’s streetlighting assets.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide technical support to the Operations Division within the Infrastructure Services Department in the effective and efficient delivery of roadway illumination, park lighting, pedestrian level lighting, sports field/court lighting, specialty lighting, and power pedestals/receptacles
Research and recommend new technologies
Coordinate contracts related to the installation, operation and maintenance, and inventory of the streetlighting system
Participate in the development of standards, operating instructions, and inspection programs
Author committee and departmental reports for lighting programs
Budgeting, monitoring expenses, approving deviations for projects
Addressing concerns and inquiries raised by the general public, senior management, other agencies and Council
Represent the City at various meetings and legal proceedings
Performs job-related technical and operational tasks as required

Education

Three-year diploma in Electrical, Civil or Transportation Engineering Technologist program
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) through the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
International Municipal Signal Institute (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Technician Level 1 and 2 Certification
International Public Safety Institute (IPSI) Roadway Lighting Technician Level I Certification is considered an asset

Experience and Knowledge

A minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in streetlighting, pedestrian lighting, park lighting, specialty lighting, supervision skills, communication skills with the public, council and stakeholders
Electrical infrastructure
Litigation and discovery procedures involving related lighting programs and conducting appropriate investigations
Project management on multiple lighting projects (underground infrastructure related to lighting, special lighting, Business Improvement Area lighting, etc.)
Familiarity with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Standards, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act

Requirements

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications
Valid G driver's license
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour (may be obtained post offer)

Your Compensation

This position is within Grade 10 of the Inside Workers Union salary schedule, the salary range is $87,797 - $93,311. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of Work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the Collective Agreement; currently, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings as required.

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on October 17, 2026.