WaterDistributionOperator

JobType:Full-timePermanent

JobPosting#:2026-32

ClosingDate:October20,2026

Group:CUPE1189-01

Department:PublicWorks&Engineering;

Location:OwenSound,ON

TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&Wastewaterteamasa;WaterDistributionOperator.ReportingtotheWaterDistributionSuperintendentandreceivingdailydirectionfromtheWaterDistributionLeadHand,thispositionplaysacriticalroleindeliveringsafe,reliabledrinkingwatertoourcommunitythroughtheoperation,maintenance,andrepairoftheCity'swaterdistributioninfrastructure.

Thispositionisresponsibleformaintainingwaterdistributionassets,respondingtoemergenciesandcustomerconcerns,participatinginon-calloperations,andensuringcompliancewithprovincialregulationsandindustrybestpractices.Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.

WhatYou’llDo

WaterDistributionOperations&Maintenance;

- Operate,maintain,andrepairwaterdistributioninfrastructure,includingwatermains,valves,hydrants,waterservices,pressureregulatingvalves,andwatermeters.
- Install,inspect,andmaintainfirehydrantsandassociatedinfrastructure.
- Troubleshootandrepairwaterleaksthroughoutthedistributionsystem.
- Assistwithinspectionsandroutineoperationsatreservoirs,pumpingstations,valvechambers,andtheWaterTreatmentPlant.
- Participateinplannedmaintenanceactivitiesandemergencysystemshutdownsorbypassesasrequired.

EquipmentOperation&InfrastructureSupport;

- Safelyoperateequipmentandvehiclesusedinwaterdistributionmaintenance,includingbackhoes,dumptrucks,tappingmachines,leakdetectionequipment,andutilitylocatingequipment.
- Locateundergroundwaterinfrastructure,streetlighting,andtrafficsignalassets.




- Assistwithwintermaintenanceofhydrants,includingsnowclearingandinspections.
- Performtrafficcontrolactivitiesandroadclosurecoordinationasrequired.
- Supportsnowclearingoperationsonsidewalksandroadwayswhenneeded.

CustomerService&EmergencyResponse;

- Respondtocustomerinquiriesandservicerequestsrelatedtoflooding,waterserviceinterruptions,leaks,lowpressure,frozenservices,andotherdistributionconcerns.
- Participateinarotatingon-callscheduletorespondtoafter-hoursemergencies.
- Assistinmaintainingreliablewaterserviceduringemergenciesandplannedmaintenanceactivities.
- Workcollaborativelywithcontractors,Citystaff,regulatoryofficials,andthepublic.

Compliance,Documentation&AssetManagement;

- Maintainaccuratelogs,records,servicecards,fieldnotes,anddistributionsystemdocumentation.
- UpdateGISrecordsanddistributionsysteminformationwheninfrastructurechangesoccur.
- Completerequiredregulatoryandoperationaldocumentation.
- ParticipateinongoingtrainingandcertificationrequirementsinaccordancewithProvincialregulations.
- SupportcontinuousimprovementandassetmanagementinitiativeswithintheWaterDistributionSystem.

Health&Safety;

- PerformallworkinaccordancewithCitypolicies,procedures,andtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.
- Participateactivelyinhealthandsafetyprograms,training,andinitiatives.




- Reporthazards,incidents,accidents,nearmisses,illnesses,andinjuriespromptly.
- Maintainastrongcommitmenttosafeworkpracticesandenvironmentalstewardship

WhatWe’reLookingFor

Education&Experience;

- CollegeDiplomainarelatedfield,orGrade12diplomacombinedwithrelevantexperienceandcertification.
- MinistryoftheEnvironmentWaterDistributionSystemOperatorCertification.
- WaterDistributionLevelIICertificationorhigherispreferred.
- Previousexperienceworkinginamunicipalwaterdistributionenvironment.
- Experienceoperatingconstructionandmaintenanceequipmentrelatedtowaterdistributionsystems.

Skills&Competencies;

- ValidClassDZDriver'sLicence.
- Knowledgeofwaterdistributionsystems,infrastructuremaintenancepractices,andregulatoryrequirements.
- Knowledgeofundergroundutilitiesandconstructiontechniques.
- Abilitytointerpretplans,drawings,specifications,workorders,andoperationalinstructions.
- Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
- WorkingknowledgeofGISandbasiccomputerapplications.
- Familiaritywithconfinedspacerequirementsandapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation.
- Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinfieldenvironments.
- Abilitytomaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstaff,contractors,regulators,andthepublic.
- KnowledgeoftheOwenSoundwaterdistributionsystemisconsideredanasset.

OtherRequirements

- Abilitytoparticipateinarotatingon-callscheduleandrespondtoafter-hoursemergencieswithinestablishedresponsetimes.
- Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingworkinallweatherconditions.
- Abilitytoworkintrenches,vaults,manholes,andotherconfi

📌 Water Distribution Operator (Canada)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Canada