Traffic Technician 1 at The District Municipality of Muskoka

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Traffic Technician 1

Posting Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $24.63 hourly
Salary Range: $24.63 - $26.93 hourly
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Classification: CUPE Outside Class 4
Status: Permanent Full-time

The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:
The Traffic Technician 1 works within the traffic department. This job undertakes and supports all operational
and maintenance requirements associated with traffic signage, signals, counting and line painting on District
roads.

What you will do:
• Place, install, inspect and maintain all private and highway traffic signs on the District of Muskoka

roads, including the preparation and maintenance of complete records

• Assist in the set-up, installation and removal of electronic traffic counting and speed recording devices

in order to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified
times

• Obtain and download traffic data collected for use internally, as well as, preparation of data to be

shared with external stakeholders

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of all signs, signals and pavement markings, including

acquiring and maintaining stock of all necessary materials

• Perform line painting layout for the District of Muskoka and area municipalities, as required, and

when necessary, assist with inspection of roadway painting contracts

• Inspect and report on all traffic signals on the District of Muskoka roads
• Monitor, report on and address road conditions and hazards as they are encountered as part of

the management of the District of Muskoka’s right of way and road corridors

• Respond to roadway emergencies outside normal business hours, when required
• Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work

procedures and directives as established by the District

• Related duties as assigned
  

What you will need:
• Minimum of Grade 12 education and three to four years related experience in a traffic environment or

equivalent in a related municipal environment.

• Good understanding of traffic related components such as signs, signals and markings
• Knowledge of relevant traffic equipment, policies and procedures to meet safe operating and

maintenance requirements of a municipal traffic department.

• Excellent interpersonal, and related skills for dealing with District personnel and the general public.
• Demonstrated technological proficiency.

• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.

What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid leaves
• OMERS pension
• Work-life flexibility
• Perks and discounts
• Wellness programs
• Fostering and fun environment
• Professional development and education opportunities
• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance
  

The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

This external posting is also being posted internally.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all
qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of
goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related
accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the
Human Resources Department.