JOB TITLE:   Traffic Street Light Technical Assistant

DEPARTMENT:  Public Works and Engineering 

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1 

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Temporary 4-months  

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

LOCATION:  Williams Parkway Operations 

HOURLY RATE:  $21.87 

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  Janaury 9, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  Janaury 19, 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

The Street Light Technical Assistant is tasked with assisting both the Street Light Technical and Inspection staff with their duties as required utilizing the Work Order management software as well as by completing work in the field as required

Field Activities

• • Inspections of Related Traffic Assets and Contractor Activities
  • Verification and Photographing of Existing Field Infrastructure
  • Conducting Field Measurements and Related Studies
  • Validation of Service Request Information
  • Assisting Staff on Various Field Projects
  • Delivery of Notices to Residents within Project Limit

Data Entry, Review and Reporting Activities

• • Data Entry into Corporate Software
  • Review, Verification and Updating of Corporate Records
  • Preparation and Creation of Supporting Documentation and Corporate Reports
  • Compilation of Deficiency and Work Order Lists
  • Assisting Staff with the Creation of Financial Documents

Administrative Duties

• • Assist Staff with Auditing of Records and Invoices
  • Scanning, Photocopying and Printing of Corporate Documents
  • Updating, Maintaining and Distributing Corporate Documents
  • Creation of Work Orders and/or Asset Tags for Internal and External Partners
  • Providing Internal and External Customer Service by Responding to Residential Inquiries

SELECTION CRITERIA:  

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• • A valid G or G2 Driver’s License

EDUCATION: 

• • Electrical Technologist program or equivalent

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS: 

• • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and GIS software;
  • General Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7;
  • Strong Computer and Interpersonal Skills.

“These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2026) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html”  

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.  

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. 

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. 

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by January 19, 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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