WaterDistributionOperator

JobType: Full-timePermanent

JobPosting#:2026-32

ClosingDate: October20,2026

Group: CUPE1189-01

Department: PublicWorks&Engineering;

Location: OwenSound,ON

TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&WastewaterteamasaWaterDistributionOperator.; 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,andotherconfinedorchallengingenvironments.
- Abilitytoliftupto60lbs(27kg).
- Abilitytoworkovertime,includingeveningsandweekends,asoperationalrequirementsdictate.

Compensation&Perks;
- Wage:Compensationisbasedoncertificationlevelandaforty(40)hourworkweek.

Water&WastewaterDivision;

Labourer/OperatorinTraining

$29.54

Cert. LevelI90%

$33.81

Cert. LevelII100%

$37.50

Cert. LevelIII102.5%

$38.42

Cert. LevelIV105%

$39.35

- Benefits:Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan;,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.

WhyJoinUs?

JoinadedicatedteamresponsiblefordeliveringoneoftheCity'smostessentialpublicservices. AsaWaterDistributionOperator,you'llplayadirectroleinprotectingpublichealth,maintainingcriticalinfrastructure,andensuringreliableserviceforresidentsandbusinessesthroughoutthecommunity.

WhyOwenSound?

OwenSoundofferstheperfectbalanceofcareeropportunity,communityconnection,andoutdoorlifestyle. LocatedontheshoresofGeorgianBay,residentsenjoyyear-roundrecreation,avibrantartsandculturescene,andawelcomingcommunityatmosphere.

EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement

TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace. WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.

TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess. Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks,allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.

Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants. Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.

PrivacyStatement

Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted. PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection. ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.

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