Lighting Technician

Job summary

Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain lighting fixtures, controls, wiring, and integrated systems for commercial and architectural projects. Interpret designs and schematics, prepare tools and materials, document completed work, collaborate with project teams, and ensure installations meet safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards.

Job details

Company Description SGi Lighting Inc. specializes in connected lighting solutions, offering both standalone fixtures and complete systems for diverse projects. SGi Connected Lighting provides turnkey, full-package services that support clients from concept through installation. The company focuses on custom design, innovative lighting technologies, intelligent controls, and seamless system integration. By combining technical expertise with creative vision, SGi Lighting Inc. helps clients transform their lighting concepts into practical, high-impact reality. Positions Available 2 Junior Lighting Technician Senior Lighting Technician Role Description The Lighting Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Oakville, ON. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining lighting systems, including fixtures, controls, and wiring for commercial and architectural projects. The Lighting Technician will interpret lighting designs and schematics, perform testing and troubleshooting of equipment, and ensure all installations meet safety and quality standards. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with designers, project managers, sales preparing materials and tools, documenting work performed, and supporting system integrations and upgrades as needed. Keeping a close eye on quality and customer satisfaction. Qualifications Candidates should possess skills in Lighting, Lighting Design for effective implementation of project requirements. Candidates should possess skills in Lighting Control and Electrical Wiring to install, program, and troubleshoot lighting systems safely and efficiently. Relevant technical training or certification in electrical, electronics, or theatrical/architectural lighting is beneficial. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and product specifications. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work safely with tools and electrical components. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams on-site. Previous experience in lighting installation, electrical work, handy-man skills or signage manufacturing related fields is preferred

What you’ll do

Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain lighting fixtures, controls, wiring, and integrated systems for commercial and architectural projects. Interpret designs and schematics, prepare tools and materials, document completed work, collaborate with project teams, and ensure installations meet safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have lighting and lighting-control knowledge, electrical wiring skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and product specifications. Relevant technical training or certification is beneficial, while prior lighting installation, electrical, handyman, or signage manufacturing experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lighting Installation
• Lighting Design
• Lighting Controls
• Electrical Wiring
• System Configuration
• Troubleshooting
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Interpreting Wiring Diagrams
• Testing Lighting Equipment
• System Integration
• Electrical Safety
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Documentation
• Customer Satisfaction

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Art & Design