Water Operator OIT

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Position Overview

In accordance with all applicable City, Provincial, Federal Guidelines, Acts and Regulations, responsible for the maintenance and repair of water infrastructure and appurtenances including inspection duties involving hydrants, meters, chambers, pumping/booster stations, etc.; completion of associated paperwork.

This position is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, youth must:

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
* The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be over 30 years of age at the end of the employment period, provided they were 30 years of age or younger at the start of the employment period.
** International students are not eligible participants. International students include individuals who are temporarily in Canada for the purpose of studies and who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee protection in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status decision, as well as those holding temporary visitor visas, youth visas, or work visas, are not eligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s stay in Canada does not provide a long-term connection to the labour market.

Responsibilities

• Performs under the guidance of a MECP licensed Water Operator I and II and assists with
routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of water infrastructure, and appurtenances
including repair duties on hydrants, meters, chambers, pumping/booster stations, water filling
stations, water mains, valves and any other infrastructure and appurtenances necessary for
the operation of a water distribution system.
• Assists with inspections for deficiencies in new development, at assumption of new
subdivisions and for capital projects and connections on existing water infrastructure.
• Operates all equipment and vehicles required to perform duties on the water distribution
system. Equipment includes but is not limited to a valve turning machine, thawing machine,
portable water trailer, etc.
• Completes and maintains associated departmental paperwork including inspection reports,
activity reports, work orders, databases, and ministry forms etc. utilizing in part computerized
systems.
• Maintains a City issued log book of daily works performed.
• Responds to the computer based Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Alarm
Dialer systems either on site or from remote locations via phone link or other communication
systems (i.e. wireless).
• Assists with monitoring the performance of contractors and reports status updates and
deficiencies to the Supervisor. Contracts include but not limited to: maintenance and
emergency repair of watermains, booster stations, main swabbing, hydrants, chambers and
any other contracts associated with the infrastructure and appurtenances of a water
distribution system.
• Performs under the guidance of a MECP licensed Water Operator I and II, utility locate
activities for City infrastructure and appurtenances, utilizing in part automated technologies,
in accordance with City policies and procedures and federal and provincial guidelines, acts and
regulations.
• Operates under the guidance of a MECP licensed Water Operator I and II, main line, hydrant
and service connection valves to control and manipulate flow of water, isolate sections and
exercise valves as required.
• Under the guidance of a MECP licensed Water Operator I and II, takes water samples and
performs chlorine residuals of the water distribution system as required under the Safe
Drinking Water Act and related regulations, prepares chains of custody and delivers samples
to an accredited laboratory.
• Provides input to other Public Works departments regarding water infrastructure plans in new
developments and for existing infrastructure. Follows City and regulatory procedures to make
watermain meet federal and provincial drinking water regulatory standards. The process shall
include, oversee pressure testing, swabbing, turbidity readings, chlorination, DE chlorination,
sampling, chlorine residuals.
• Under the guidance of a MECP licensed Water Operator I and II, sets up, operates and
maintains water monitoring equipment, as required.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, and resolves or refers complaints as appropriate.
• Adheres to City’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard- (DWQMS) and participates in internal and external audits related to conformance with DWQMS.
• Responsible for the handling of City keys to booster stations, multiple vehicles, motorized
equipment including activating and deactivating of alarm systems at booster stations.
• Attends court as required for claims submitted as a City of Vaughan representative.
• Attends departmental/site and other meetings as required/directed.
• Performs confined space entry and rescue, as required, in accordance with all City policies
and procedures and provincial and federal guidelines, acts and regulations.
• Maintain Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Water Distribution License as
outlined in the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and
Regulations and the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy and related procedures.
• Performs other duties related to the position, which may occur in unplanned or emergency
situations and that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or
corporate objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum required level specialty/discipline: Grade 12 graduate or suitable equivalent.
• Holds and maintains a valid Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Water
Distribution “Operator-in-Training” Operator Certificate and willingness to obtain a Water
Distribution Level-1 drinking water certificate.
• Holds and maintains a valid Water Meter Installers certificate issued by the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Working knowledge and application of Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and
Alarm Dialer systems.
• Working knowledge of plumbing fundamentals.
• Proficiency in various computer programs including but not limited to. Microsoft Office (i.e.
Excel, Word etc.).
• Ability to read maps, drawings, schematics, plan and profiles using in part computer
technologies etc.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license in good standing with satisfactory driver’s abstract, in
accordance with the Fleet Management Policy. Willingness to obtain a Class “D” with a “Z”
endorsement if required.
• Holds and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate.
• Maintains adequate training in all required health and safety requirements in accordance with
City policies and procedures and all provincial and federal guidelines, acts and regulations.
• Must be available to work overtime, shift work and on-call assignments 24 hours per day, 7
days per week, as required consistent with the provisions of the collective agreement.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.