Water Distribution Operator

Qualifications and requirements

• 2 years’ post-secondary education in engineering, environmental science or an operationally related discipline. Candidates with a grade 12 will be considered with expectation of taking additional courses to obtain CUs required for license progression. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 6-12 months’ experience working around heavy equipment, road work and construction. Candidates with experience in a water-related environment or working with related equipment and performing maintenance duties would be considered an asset.
• Must have ability to obtain the Class IV Water Distribution (WD) Certificate. At time of application must possess at minimum Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Operator in Training (OIT) Certificate for Water Distribution and must obtain Class 1 license within 12 months of hire.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid Class DZ drivers license with a good driving record. Candidates without DZ may be considered and will be required to obtain a DZ license within 6 months of hire through an external service. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract and CVOR prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Knowledge of water distribution operations and legislative requirements as they pertain to the operation of a Drinking Water system.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic act and safe operation of vehicles.
• Able to perform physical requirements of position (e.g. lift objects of 25 kg, work in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions) including after-hours works.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both individually and as part of a crew.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with the public.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and ability to use mobile tablet PC’s and water related software such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to document accurate paper and electronic records.
• Ability to use small tools and equipment.
• A satisfactory Police and Vulnerable Sector Record Check would be required at time of offer.
• Hours of work Any five consecutive shifts; Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Stand by and shifts are a requirement of this position (reasonable response time required). Distribution Operators for certain times of the year could be assigned to swabbing and flushing and work any four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour shifts between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am. Water Services is a 24hr operation throughout the year the successful candidate will be expected to regularly participate in both scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work.
• How to apply Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application. This posting will remain up until the position has been filled. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
• Hiring Process Transparency The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.
• Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
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