Inspector, Water Distribution System

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 11733
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department
Service: Water Linear & Customer Services
Branch: Water Distribution Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 8 months)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $33.881 - $39.647 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 951 Clyde Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades
Application Close: 27/03/2024

**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 inspecting all aspects of work performed by contractors engaged in the various programs including, but not limited to, Roadway Reinstatement, Valve Inspections and Valve Chambers, Hydrant Inspection, etc.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 3 years of related experience

**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**:
Must possess and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Drinking Water Distribution 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**:

- City policies, standards, specifications, and technical procedures associated with the Environmental Services Department
- Construction procedures, laws and regulations pertaining to construction
- Knowledge of Ontario Building, Fire and Plumbing Code
- Equipment operating and maintenance principles
- Water distribution operation and maintenance processes
- Water distribution system of the city and American Waterworks Association (AWWA) specifications
- Relevant city and provincial by-laws
- Traffic control and roadway work operations (MTO Traffic Control Manual)
- Defensive driving methods
- Confined Space Entry procedures
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated strong mathematical skills
- Operate a water distribution system
- Read and interpret plans
- Operate a computer and software
- Project Management Skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills with ability to recognize potential problems and recommend improvements
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Organize work and set priorities
- Work independently with mínimal supervision
- Coordination skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Good record of attendance
- Self-motivated
- Presentable to the public

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s 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.

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.



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