The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is located in south-central British Columbia, with dozens rural and urban communities spread across 44,300 square kilometres. The TNRD provides more than 120 local government services to approximately 144,000 people in 10 Electoral Areas, 11 member municipalities, and 25 First Nations.The TNRD is headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the largest community within the regional district. The Thompson-Nicola region has a vast range of climates that experience true four‑season weather, with plenty of year‑round sunshine, little rain, and warm summers. Residents generally have short commutes, easy access to recreation and the outdoors, and a high quality of life. The TNRD acknowledges that we are located within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Nlaka’pumux, Secwépemc, St’at’imc, and Syilx Nations.The RoleReporting to the Manager of Utility Services, the Utility Technician ensures adequate operation of all water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collection system equipment and facilities, including intake structures, tanks, pump stations, pumps, valve systems, chemical feed systems, process and water quality analyzers, monitoring equipment, and all other mechanical and non‑mechanical equipment. This includes collection of routine water/wastewater samples per established schedule, regular inspections of the distribution/collection systems, turn‑on and turn‑offs of customer services, performing meter reads and responding to customer inquiries and complaints. The Utility Technician often works independently with limited supervision. This role requires the ability to be on standby and respond within 30 minutes to after‑hours calls.Primary DutiesOperation of all water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collection system equipment and facilitiesAssisting with and/or performing the repair and maintenance of underground works,



including, but not limited to, water and wastewater service locates and installation, mainline valve repair/replacement and manhole sealingGeneral maintenance of the grounds, facilities and services including, but not limited to, lighting, painting, carpentry, plumbing, weed/grass control, and snow removalPerforming routine corrective and preventive maintenance according to established maintenance program, including:Monthly generator tests maintenanceQuarterly pump lubrication maintenanceAnnual system flushing, hydrant inspections maintenanceAnnual electrical inspections (coordination of external contractor)Responding to emergent system breakdowns, identifying immediate need and implementing appropriate action to restore serviceResponsible for shop inventory and control, performing general shop clean‑up and other duties as requiredJob RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceLevel 1 Operator Certification in three of the following: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection; an equivalent combination of certification may be considered.Minimum of 3 years’ recent, related experienceValid First Aid CertificateValid Class 5 Drivers LicenceAdvanced knowledge of distribution/collection system cleaning and flushing practicesAdvanced knowledge of safe work practices and proceduresIntermediate knowledge of water and wastewater sampling procedures, installation and repair of water & wastewater mains/valves/services,



leak detection and line locating practices, pump and valve operation and maintenance practices, and corrective and preventive maintenance proceduresSolid understanding of water and wastewater analysis procedures, electrical & instrumentation system principles, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and chemical handling and storageRequired Skills and AbilitiesAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationshipsAbility to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, read blueprints, and interpret plans and specificationsEffective communication skills, with the ability to discuss straightforward issues with expertsProven experience working in a computerized environment including SCADA systems and with mobile applicationsAbility to use a wide variety of mechanical tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, installation and repair of water and wastewater systems including precision work with a low tolerance for errorMust be medically and physically able to perform all duties of this position on an ongoing basis, for example:Maneuver 35 kg – 65 kg valves within a restricted workspace (trench)Manually push/pull/lift pipes/valves/fittings weighing up to 65 kg (e.G. hydrant repairs)Perform manual tasks at heights and in confined spaces (e.G. torque fasteners)Additional Qualifications (Asset)Completion of Hydrant Maintenance and Confined Space Entry trainingCompact Excavator, Skid Steer and Forklift operationGround Disturbance Level II, TCP Certification Class 3 Drivers LicenseThis position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. The placement of the Utility Technician is at Pay Grade 6, which is $2,464.18 to $2,826.53 bi‑weekly [2025 rate].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Utility Technician - C$59,140.2 - C$67,836.7 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Thompson-Nicola Regional District
📍 Winnipeg