Traffic Technician 2

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

This is technical, field and project coordination work of moderate complexity performed in the Transportation Division of the Engineering Department and involving participation in the development and implementation of larger traffic management projects. An incumbent participates with supervisors and representatives of associated external agencies in the development of project scope and objectives on various large traffic management projects related to infrastructure and operational improvement. A Traffic Technician 2 liaises with a variety of external agencies such as ICBC, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and neighbouring municipalities on traffic system infrastructure improvements; investigates traffic problems in response to complaints from internal and external contacts; prepares preliminary designs and layouts for traffic control signal systems and/or system modifications, traffic lanes, road markings and signs. Other responsibilities include overseeing and assisting with the maintenance and repair of traffic signals and street lights ensuring malfunctions are repaired promptly; makes periodic site inspections during installation of traffic signals and relocation of street light poles to ensure correct placement of hardware. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a certificate program in civil technology including courses related to traffic engineering and traffic signal system design, plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the practices, techniques, methods, and equipment used in traffic engineering operations. Sound knowledge of the municipality’s street layout and by-laws as related to the work performed, and of traffic engineering design principles and practices. An incumbent will have the ability to monitor and inspect the work of independent contractors for compliance with project terms of reference and schedules and to resolve minor complex problems in the field; to review plans, investigate issues, collect, summarize, analyze and interpret data and prepare reports complete with recommendations, and to prepare related maps, drawings and estimates. A Traffic Technician 2 will monitor the operations of traffic signals and to oversee and assist in the maintenance, repair and installation of traffic signal systems; deal directly with the public in handling complaints and responding to enquiries. A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.


We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, ****** orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-2+4-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Salary and benefits
$6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730 – 7,011 – 7,31+/month (2026 Rates)