WaterDistributionOperatorJobType: Full-timePermanentJobPosting#:2026-32ClosingDate: October20,2026Group: CUPE1189-01Department: PublicWorks&EngineeringLocation: OwenSound,ONTheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&WastewaterteamasaWaterDistributionOperator. ReportingtotheWaterDistributionSuperintendentandreceivingdailydirectionfromtheWaterDistributionLeadHand,thispositionplaysacriticalroleindeliveringsafe,reliabledrinkingwatertoourcommunitythroughtheoperation,maintenance,andrepairoftheCity'swaterdistributioninfrastructure.Thispositionisresponsibleformaintainingwaterdistributionassets,respondingtoemergenciesandcustomerconcerns,participatinginon-calloperations,andensuringcompliancewithprovincialregulationsandindustrybestpractices. Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.WhatYou'llDoWaterDistributionOperations&MaintenanceOperate,maintain,andrepairwaterdistributioninfrastructure,includingwatermains,valves,hydrants,waterservices,pressureregulatingvalves,andwatermeters.Install,inspect,andmaintainfirehydrantsandassociatedinfrastructure.Troubleshootandrepairwaterleaksthroughoutthedistributionsystem.Assistwithinspectionsandroutineoperationsatreservoirs,pumpingstations,valvechambers,andtheWaterTreatmentPlant.Participateinplannedmaintenanceactivitiesandemergencysystemshutdownsorbypassesasrequired.EquipmentOperation&InfrastructureSupportSafelyoperateequipmentandvehiclesusedinwaterdistributionmaintenance,includingbackhoes,dumptrucks,tappingmachines,leakdetectionequipment,andutilitylocatingequipment.Locateundergroundwaterinfrastructure,streetlighting,andtrafficsignalassets.Assistwithwintermaintenanceofhydrants,includingsnowclearingandinspections.Performtrafficcontrolactivitiesandroadclosurecoordinationasrequired.Supportsnowclearingoperationsonsidewalksandroadwayswhenneeded.CustomerService&EmergencyResponseRespondtocustomerinquiriesandservicerequestsrelatedtoflooding,waterserviceinterruptions,leaks,lowpressure,frozenservices,andotherdistributionconcerns.Participateinarotatingon-callscheduletorespondtoafter-hoursemergencies.Assistinmaintainingreliablewaterserviceduringemergenciesandplannedmaintenanceactivities.Workcollaborativelywithcontractors,Citystaff,regulatoryofficials,andthepublic.Compliance,Documentation&AssetManagementMaintainaccuratelogs,records,servicecards,fieldnotes,anddistributionsystemdocumentation.UpdateGISrecordsanddistributionsysteminformationwheninfrastructurechangesoccur.Completerequiredregulatoryandoperationaldocumentation.ParticipateinongoingtrainingandcertificationrequirementsinaccordancewithProvincialregulations.SupportcontinuousimprovementandassetmanagementinitiativeswithintheWaterDistributionSystem.Health&SafetyPerformallworkinaccordancewithCitypolicies,procedures,andtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.Participateactivelyinhealthandsafetyprograms,training,andinitiatives.Reporthazards,incidents,accidents,nearmisses,illnesses,andinjuriespromptly.MaintainastrongcommitmenttosafeworkpracticesandenvironmentalstewardshipWhatWe'reLookingForEducation&ExperienceCollegeDiplomainarelatedfield,orGrade12diplomacombinedwithrelevantexperienceandcertification.MinistryoftheEnvironmentWaterDistributionSystemOperatorCertification.WaterDistributionLevelIICertificationorhigherispreferred.Previousexperienceworkinginamunicipalwaterdistributionenvironment.Experienceoperatingconstructionandmaintenanceequipmentrelatedtowaterdistributionsystems.Skills&CompetenciesValidClassDZDriver'sLicence.Knowledgeofwaterdistributionsystems,infrastructuremaintenancepractices,andregulatoryrequirements.Knowledgeofundergroundutilitiesandconstructiontechniques.Abilitytointerpretplans,drawings,specifications,workorders,andoperationalinstructions.Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.WorkingknowledgeofGISandbasiccomputerapplications.Familiaritywithconfinedspacerequirementsandapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation.Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinfieldenvironments.Abilitytomaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstaff,contractors,regulators,andthepublic.KnowledgeoftheOwenSoundwaterdistributionsystemisconsideredanasset.OtherRequirementsAbilitytoparticipateinarotatingon-callscheduleandrespondtoafter-hoursemergencieswithinestablishedresponsetimes.Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingworkinallweatherconditions.Abilitytoworkintrenches,vaults,manholes,andotherconfinedorchallengingenvironments.Abilitytoliftupto60lbs(27kg).Abilitytoworkovertime,includingeveningsandweekends,asoperationalrequirementsdictate.Compensation&BenefitsWage:Compensationisbasedoncertificationlevelandaforty(40)hourworkweek.Water&WastewaterDivisionLabourer/OperatorinTraining$29.54Cert. LevelI90%$33.81Cert. LevelII100%$37.50Cert. LevelIII102.5%$38.42Cert. LevelIV105%$39.35Benefits: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.

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