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- Approximate length of assignment, in months Type of Position a Replacement Start Date immediate Per hour Salary Grade $47.32
- $51.13 Department York Region -> Public Works -> Water and Waste Water Location 145 Harry Walker Parkway,
- Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B3 CA (Primary)

Job Description
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.
Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER
Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers,

we offer
a team-oriented, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program
- With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Benefits and Wellness
- Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance,



access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce
- We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Program Manager, Service Quality and Implementation, and under the guidance and direction of the Team Lead, is responsible for maintaining all aspects of field instrumentation to ensure continuous operation of electronic systems in the Region’s water and wastewater facilities. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Performs installation, maintenance and calibration activities in the Region’s Water and Wastewater facilities.
- Co-ordinates maintenance and plant operations with operational staff to ensure continuity of treatment or supply.
- Reports to the Team Lead on daily work schedules and priorities.
- Ensures that all safety and instrumentation equipment required is available and maintained at the job site and is in proper working order.
- Ensures that all safety regulations and industry standards are followed,



and the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations are adhered to.
- Recognizes safety hazards or situations and reports them management or requests assistance.
- Responds to enquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from the general public, area municipalities, provincial officials, etc.
- Ensures that services provided to internal and external customers meet Regional customer service standards.
- Performs standby duties as assigned and responds to emergencies as required.
- Ensures security and safekeeping of tools and supplies. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a two (2) year Community College Diploma in Instrumentation Technology.
- Minimum one (1) year in electronic maintenance experience in repairing, installing and calibrating instrumentation.
- Must successfully obtain Operator-in-Training operator certificates in Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment and Water Distribution and Supply within six months of commencing employment.
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements for all water or wastewater treatment equipment in the designated area or treatment plant, and the ability to resolve operational/breakdown situations as it relates to instrumentation.
- Knowledge of relevant Legislation, Acts and Regulations as they pertain to Health and Safety and, Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act, Reg. 170/03 and 435/93.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability with instrumentation related to water and wastewater processes (e.g. analytical instruments such as chlorine, turbidity, pH and ORP analyzers along with flow, pressure, level and temperature transmitters, chart recorders and data logging devices).
- Knowledge of an

📌 Instrumentation Technician (Newmarket)
🏢 York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
📍 Newmarket