Requisition ID: 7629
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department
Service: Water Linear & Customer Services
Branch: Water Distribution Branch
Employment Type: 4 Full-time Permanent and 2 Full-time Temporary (up to 2 years)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $35.923 - $42.031 per hour (2023 rates of pay)
Location: 951 Clyde Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades
Application Close: 14/04/2023

JOB SUMMARY

The Water Distribution Branch manages the operation and maintenance of City of Ottawa\xe2\x80\x99s water distribution system to ensure the continuous and adequate supply of high quality potable water to customers at the lowest cost, including condition assessment, leak detection, operation, repair and maintenance of all mains, valves, and services within the distribution system; inspection, maintenance and repair of fire hydrants; and support to City capital and private development works related to water distribution buried infrastructure. You are responsible for fulfilling the duties of Operator-in-Charge (OIC) in accordance with legislative requirements (O. Reg 128, latest revision) for assigned components of the City\xe2\x80\x99s water distribution system, including the on-site planning, direction, supervision, co-ordination and inspection of up to 6 staff performing assigned emergency repairs (e.g. a watermain break) and regular maintenance and operational activities*. You are also responsible for ensuring the integrity of the water distribution infrastructure and that public health is not compromised, and for performing or inspecting the repair work, regular maintenance and operational activities. You are expected to participate in an on-call rotation responding to emergencies after regular working hours, on weekends and on holidays.

• Regular maintenance and operational activities include but are not limited to: excavation and repair, maintenance and operation of the water distribution system components such as water main piping, water services, valves, fire hydrants, anodes, chambers; connections, blankings and new installations through operational, capital and development projects; physical condition assessments; pressure flow testing; installation and maintenance of temporary overland services; water disinfection by chlorination; water quality testing and monitoring through sampling and testing of the water supply throughout the distribution system; flushing and swabbing activities; isolating, draining and filling activities; and dechlorination of chlorinated water discharge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 Minimum of 5 years of operating experience as an Operator in a Class 3 (or higher) licensed Water Distribution System with demonstrated progressive experience in the various related maintenance and operations activities

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Class 2 Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer
Must obtain Ontario unrestricted AZ or DZ class driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer
Current Emergency First Aid certificate
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, water system hydraulics and conveyance principles
• Advanced knowledge of watermain and appurtenance materials, installation standards and specifications, repair, maintenance and operation principles
• Advanced knowledge of public health principles and water quality control, assurance and disinfection procedures used within a water distribution systems
• Advanced knowledge of current provincial legislation pertaining to drinking water systems
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety procedures, equipment and legislation
• Detailed knowledge of relevant municipal by-laws, corporate/departmental policies, procedures, and city standards and specifications in relation to the installation, maintenance and repairs of the water main system
• Detailed knowledge of techniques and equipment used to safely excavate around, under or in close proximity to other utility structures, i.e. gas, hydro and Bell
• Detailed knowledge of roadway work operations and traffic control regulations
• Detailed knowledge of the use and safe operation of fleet equipment (i.e. backhoes, hoists, single axle and tandem dump trucks) and tools such as drills, boring machines, valve turning machines, grinders, torque wrenches, impact hammers, pipe saws, chainsaws, etc.
• Handheld water quality testing equipment
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail), Maintenance Management (Inventory and Work Activity) Systems
• Technical procedures associated with the repair, installation, maintenance and operation of a water distribution system
• Safe work practices in hazardous environments including traffic, confined spaces, trenches, adverse weather conditions, and in proximity to heavy construction equipment
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

The term \xe2\x80\x9cAdvanced\xe2\x80\x9d as noted above refers to the level of topic mastery the applicant/incumbent has or will obtain through the Water Distribution Operator certification training, as defined by the MOE certification document entitled \xe2\x80\x9cWater Treatment Need to Know Guide\xe2\x80\x9d, most current edition.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate verbal skills to effectively communicate with the general public, representatives from different utilities, contractors, the crew and other employees
• Demonstrate writing and basic keyboarding skills to maintain records and produce written and/or electronic reports
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design plans and maps
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills to coordinate and direct a mobile work crew
• Instruct, train, motivate, evaluate and develop staff
• Recognize potential problems and recommend corrective action
• Operate required tools and equipment, including mobile computing devices for the purpose of data collection
• Proven ability to work effectively in an operational environment that has heavy workloads and changing priorities
• Follow instruction with minimal direct supervision
• Initiative, strong judgment, reliable, highly self-motivated, conscientious
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact
• Work as part of a team
• Effective leader
• Safety oriented
• General mechanical aptitude
• Good record of attendance
• Presentable to the public, polite, punctual
• Dedication to the position and to the community
• Physically capable of performing all duties and activities associated with the position
• Ability to work overtime at night, on weekends and holidays, and participate in on-call rotations throughout the year
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa\xe2\x80\x99s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.