Apply By: Thursday, November 5, 2026 11:59 pm EST

93034P - Maintenance Electrician Foreperson Peel

$42.06 - $45.40 Per hour* (plus pay for water and wastewater certification)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.
Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the workplace and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.

About the job

In this role, you will act as a group leader to provide guidance and direction to staff in organizing and providing electrical services to ensure the efficient upkeep of existing process machinery, auxiliary plant equipment and electrical installations by the timely performance of scheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs and to carry out modifications or new installations in accordance with approved programs in Class 4 wastewater treatment system.

Mandatory requirements

- Must be licensed in the Province of Ontario as a Maintenance/Construction Electrician (Ontario Reg. 32 Class 309A or R.R.O. 1970 as amended by 78-71) or as an Industrial Electrician (License 442A, Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990).

- Must have Proof of Completion of Apprenticeship.

- Valid Class G driver's license.

- Must be available to be on-call after regular working hours.

- Must be willing to work shifts.

Knowledge

- Thorough knowledge and experience in the generation,



maintenance and repair of equipment for the distribution and use of electrical energy at different voltages up to class 44 kilo volts.

- Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental legislation and the policies, procedures and regulations that apply to this work and have practical knowledge and be conversant with the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code and its practices.

- Thorough knowledge of the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of programmable controllers, remote terminal units and data communications circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation. Thorough understanding of the principals, standard methods, technology, materials and tools used in the EICT (Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Control principles). Knowledge of electrical controls and monitors as applied to programmable logic controllers, motor types, motor magnetic center, lockouts and grounding.

- Thorough knowledge, experience and ability to work in an environment using hazardous chemicals associated with the water treatment processes. Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices to purchase equipment and services from vendors and suppliers.

- Must possess a thorough knowledge of computers including operation of various software programs (e.g. Work Management System) and ability to make necessary calculations and interpret data.

Skills and Ability





- Team leadership skills to direct, mentor and guide staff. Judgement and decision making skills to provide direction to staff on projects, work and priorities.

- Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to management, contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.

- Problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot make timely decisions to address work priorities and emergencies

- Physical dexterity and ability to work in confined spaces, dirty and/or noisy environments and in all weather conditions.

- Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications.

When applying, please ensure the following:
1. OPS employees must include their WIN employee ID number on their application.
2. If applicable, indicate the type of water or wastewater certificate you hold, along with the corresponding license/certification number(s) in the appropriate section of the application.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommod

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