Leak Detector - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 6589

Department:
Infrastructure & Water Services Department

Service:
Water Linear & Customer Services

Branch:
Water Utility Customer Services Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$ $37.281 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
Ottawa South Ctr., 260 Sunnyside Drive

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Application Close: 27/01/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

The Water Distribution Branch manages the operation and maintenance of City of Ottawa's 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 providing the Water Distribution Unit's leak detection services (including emergency response, non-emergency response, leak surveys and other planned work), and pinpointing of leak locations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 4 years of experience in water distribution or a related field

Experience and training in providing leak detection services and/or locates for a water system is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Must possess and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certificate or Ontario MOE Class 1 Water Treatment Operator 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:

Water distribution systems' infrastructure and operations
Relevant Section, Unit, Branch, ESD and City policies, standards, specifications, processes and Standard Operating Procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Read and understand maps and plans
Effective interpersonal skills
Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
Work well independently and as part of a team
Math skills
Operate personal and handheld computers and use relevant software (e.g. geoOttawa, ArcGIS, Maximo, MS Word and Outlook)
Reliable
Mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail
Conscientious
Initiative
Observant
Confident
Willing to work oncall shifts and overtime

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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.

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 , extension 47411.