Meter Technician

At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Meter Technician who enjoys hands‑on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Metering Supervisors, the Meter Technician installs, removes and maintains meters and metering equipment for verification in customer residential and commercial premises, Hydro Ottawa sub‑stations, and buildings according to Hydro Ottawa’s Conditions of Service and Measurement Canada standards. Technicians work on new and existing construction across the full range of Hydro Ottawa’s service offerings and voltages. Technicians have the capacity to calibrate all types of meters used by Hydro Ottawa and those of our utility customers according to Measurement Canada standards. This position is responsible to provide excellent customer service and be a field ambassador for Hydro Ottawa.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Install and maintain domestic and commercial meters on all services supplied by Hydro Ottawa

Install and maintain instrument transformers on secondary and primary metered services

Install and configure electricity metering devices and confirm their proper utilization in service

Install and troubleshoot electrical and electronic wiring systems

Install and maintain meters and metering equipment on IESO registered wholesale metering points

Complete Record of Inspection on metering installations in accordance with Hydro Ottawa Construction Verification Program

Participate in site pre‑construction meetings





Work on the secondary side of metering circuits up to and including 44 KV Primary

Test circuits up to 750 volts

Test communication functionality on meters, ancillary devices and networks

Flash and verify circuits to ensure proper association of the meter to Service Premise

Complete cross‑phase analysis and vector diagrams on a variety of service types

Conduct investigations on high/low consumption accounts and potential power diversion scenarios

Apply for Work Protection permits with System Office and act as a Permit Holder at Metering jobsites

Engage customer by phone or in person, book meter appointments as necessary, deliver excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner

Maintain ongoing communications with all user departments, internal and external clients

Create and update metering related work practices or procedures as required

Report damage to plant and hazards as encountered throughout Hydro Ottawa service territory

Complete minor repairs on small instruments and tools used by Hydro Ottawa

Promote quality and work within the Hydro Ottawa Metering Quality Assurance program, and support audit activities

Repair, calibration and final inspection of electricity meters in a lab type workplace for both Hydro Ottawa and other utility meters

Maintain and provide support for meter Test Consoles as per Measurement Canada standards and requirements.

Evaluation and reporting on product condition, inspections for damage and tampering

Inventory control including physical issue and return of revenue meters,



instrument transformers and metering supplies

Provide training, as required, to other Meter Technicians, Meter Apprentices, Students and other Metering staff

Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Metering Supervisory Staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Journeyperson Meter Technician or equivalent metering related training

Graduate of Community College Electrical Engineering Technician / Technologist program and MEARIE Certified Journeyperson or equivalent

Familiarity with Quality Assurance Principles including ISO 9001-2015, an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

English essential, both oral and written

Bilingual (English/French) considered and asset

Valid Driver’s license – Class G

Government of Canada security clearance

Selected candidates will require an above average score on a standardized mechanical, mathematical and reading comprehension assessment as an element of the selection process.

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applicants from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Selected candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply.

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