All jobs within 50 km around Nepean

JOB SUMMARY

The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.    

You are responsible for performing or assisting with inspections, maintenance and general repairs of the City’s sanitary, combined and storm sewer system structures (e.g. access/maintenance chambers, catch basins, inlet/outlet grills, regulators, manhole covers) that don’t require excavation. 

Work activities are divided into the following groups and staff rotate through them on a regular basis: in-sewer inspection, in-house repairs, surveys, routine cleaning, special cleaning, service truck and inspection of contractor construction/major repairs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 15 months of experience in sewer maintenance or a similar construction or maintenance field 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems and related structures Unit instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, manuals and processes
• Applicable City, ESD and Branch policies, standards, guidelines and processes
• Construction standards and methods for the installation and repair of   collection systems components
• Preventive maintenance activities for the sanitary, combined and storm sewer system
• Sewer Use By-law 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Safely operate the various equipment and hydraulic/power/hand tools required for the job
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Writing skills to complete required work documentation
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to use a personal and/or handheld computer and software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, ArcGIS, geoOttawa
• Read and understand drawings or sketches 
• Punctual and dependable
• Good attendance record
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Willing to work on-call and overtime, as required

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Services department is responsible for providing a holistic transportation hub focused on addressing the planning, implementation, operations and delivery of all modes of transportation in the City of Ottawa.

You play a key role in the coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation of human resources functions by ensuring compliance with relevant corporate and departmental policies and procedures. You liaise with Human Resources Services in the coordination of recruitment activities, employee status change, position management, labour relations, training and development, performance evaluation activities, leaves and the return to work program; and support management by performing employee management and administration activities within the assigned units, which may include Bus Operators, the pooled positions for mechanics, garage attendants and apprentices, or customer service staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences or related field, or 3 year community college diploma in Human Resource Management.

Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with progressive responsibilities, including experience in a unionized work environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of Collective Agreements 
• Solid working knowledge of corporate staffing practices and processes
• Solid working knowledge of computerized systems used in human resources applications and within a Windows environment
• Project Management principles and techniques.
• Organizational change and development principles and practices.
• Human Resources practices and principles, which an emphasis on Labour Relations, Performance Evaluation, Occupational Health & Safety and Payroll
• Planning and performance measurement theories and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of workforce planning and staffing concepts and processes
• Return to work/IPP/LTD/WSIB and related OH&S practices
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong, well-developed consultative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and change processes 
• Proven ability to plan, lead, coordinate and complete projects, activities, and work groups within deadlines.
• Conduct research, information interviews, needs assessments.
• Compile and analyze complex issues and data.
• Make formal presentations to Senior Staff and Managers.
• Write clear and concise reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Staff, and/or other levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, set schedules, handle multiple projects and competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Proven ability to support corporate objectives.
• Proven research and investigation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative.
• Collaborative approach in working with others to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, discretion and sound judgement in maintaining strict confidentiality.

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Services department is responsible for providing a holistic transportation hub focused on addressing the planning, implementation, operations and delivery of all modes of transportation in the City of Ottawa. 

You serve as the department’s specialist for major projects and are responsible and accountable for organizing, directing, coordinating and supervising the implementation of business and technology solutions. The projects are highly complex; of multi-million dollar value; may have a high profile with the public; are a departmental/corporate priority; may involve significant risk; are often composed of several sub-projects; and may extend over multiple years. These projects include major capital asset related projects, i.e., new capital asset acquisition and lifecycle projects; and other related complex, unique projects.

You provide consulting services to the department and the branch in the areas of project management, business analysis, process review, and the implementation of redesigned processes and new technology solutions/processes/applications needed to support or expand business operations for the Transportation Services Department.

You lead project teams through contracted service providers, consultants and/or assigned teams of staff. Under delegated authority, you are responsible for all phases of project delivery from project inception through tendering/consultant selection/award, assembling of project teams, project implementation, monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status, vetting all project expenditures, and presenting completed results. Once the capital project is complete, you are responsible for ongoing monitoring relative to lifecycle maintenance or for overseeing the transition/turnover to the operational support team.

You direct the implementation of project strategies and project work, and manage the financial and human resources related/assigned to the project. You also participate in the hiring of internal and external consultants by preparing the Request for Proposal and/or Statement of Work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or related field which includes a concentration in project planning and management.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the management of complex transportation-related projects, business analysis, and project/policy development, including directly related experience managing project human resources, including external consultants, and working with project budgets/financial processes.
 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the issues/principles involved in the provision of large IT projects, knowledge of transit operations and trends
• Will need to understand how various transit operating processes and customer/vehicle data collection systems/processes impact transit planning, transit operations, transit revenue, and client service processes
• Possess an understanding of asset acquisition/lifecycle management of major transit assets, programs and processes ( e.g. IT systems, automated systems, messaging/communications systems, lifecycle planning, construction/renovation of major capital assets)
• Business process re-engineering and business improvement techniques
• Principles of project management, including cost containment/control and reporting; cost benefit analysis and techniques
• Process for developing Request for Qualifications & Requests for Proposals, including acceptance, review and selection of consultants
• Software testing methodologies and tools
• Supply management and procurement processes including, but not limited to processes for developing RFPs/RFSOs/RFQs, tendering , contracting work and oversight of consultants
• Knowledge of project design, development, implementation, and evaluation methods/techniques
• Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, major reports
• Processes for preparing project and division budgets
• 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.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Able to supervise, lead, coach, support, train and motivate staff, integrate the work of external consultants, coordinate/assign work, provide direct supervision to others, build teams and manage work quality, scheduling and completion in a complex, unionized fast-paced customer support work environment
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work and that of others, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
• Able to think and plan strategically
• Possess strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Able to manage concurrent complex, multi-million dollar and often highly sensitive projects and bring the projects to completion according to schedule and within budget.
• Able to manage activities of technical and non-technical staff, and consultants, and to co-ordinate activities with others
• Able to prepare RFQ's and RFP's, and to review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals from consultants
• Able to deal with sensitive and/or confidential work situations
• Able to work collaboratively, and influence others to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of the Intra- and Internet
• Skilled in the use of complex, advanced computer applications
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
• Possess presentation skills to present information to internal/external audiences
• Thorough, self-motivated and reliable
• Organized, analytical and attentive to detail
• Intuitive, innovative, and enthusiastic
• Innovative and able to demonstrate a results-oriented approach to problem solving
• Exhibit tact, discretion and sound judgment
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
• Reinforce a positive client service attitude and handle crisis & contentious issues and situations calmly
   

JOB SUMMARY

Waste Collections is responsible for residential waste collection programs and services (including garbage, recycling, organics, and yard and leaf waste) for the two collection zones awarded to the City (currently totalling 114,119 homes). 

You are responsible for operating vehicles and equipment and performing general labour in the collection and disposal of trash, brush, organics, solid waste or recycling materials (blue/black boxes).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 2 years of recycling and refuse collection experience is required.  Additional years of driving heavy road equipment may offset years of experience in the waste collection industry.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Practices, equipment and vehicles used in waste services
• Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation
• Hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment
• Knowledge of the roads/streets within the assigned contract zone
• Proper lifting techniques
• Refuse collection equipment operations
• Rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety
• Possess a keen sense of mechanical and hydraulic functions in order to safely operate equipment used in the performance of daily activities
• WHMIS, First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Operation of heavy equipment used for solid waste collection
• Read and follow route maps, drawings and street signs
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions 
• Have the ability to keep detailed, accurate records concerning materials received, processed and disbursed as well as required equipment service records
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised while on assigned route
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to the incumbent or others
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with management, other employees, and the general public
• Ability to communicate with a hostile public when rules may cause them to become upset
• Reliability 
• Self-motivated 
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
• Displays initiative and willingness to contribute
• Effective team member
• Must be able to complete a Back-fit Test
• Possess the physical ability to climb to and from the operator’s position and possess the manual dexterity and coordination to use both hands and feet simultaneously in order to operate a machine
• Perform heavy manual labour
• Use a high pressure water hose to clean solid waste equipment
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements
• Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position
• Must be able to work different work schedules, including weekends and statutory holidays
• Work overtime as required

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas.

You are responsible for performing duties associated with the operation and maintenance of all City facilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Up to one month of related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• General facility cleanliness and safe work practices
• Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and safe application/procedures
• Effective cleaning techniques
• WHMIS
• Customer Service principles
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate effectively with the general public and staff
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Polite and punctual
• Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position
• Prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Presentable to the public

JOB SUMMARY

Transit Operations provides safe, reliable and courteous transit services and excellence in customer service delivery to 100 million transit customers per year, by means of conventional bus, para transit and rail operations. The Transit Bus and Para Transit Operations team provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective, on time, courteous and cost-effective rapid transit service to a growing and diverse City of Ottawa. 

You operate City of Ottawa buses in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and corporate policy. You also promote a customer service mindset when interacting with the general public and provide a safe, comfortable, efficient and reliable transportation service.

Bus Operators who temporarily work in the roles of Operator/Bilingual Sightseeing and Charter Sightseeing and Operator/Platform Instructor will be paid the appropriate rate or differential for the time that this work is performed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12.

Minimum of 5 years of driving experience with a clean driving record free of demerit points and including ideally a minimum 3 years of relevant customer service experience including direct contact with the public and dealing with a diverse population.

Public Urban transit experience is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City of Ottawa landmarks and locations

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of transit fares and pass structure
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act
• Knowledge of/experience using portable communications technologies, such as 2-way radio

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to adapt/react to changes in operating conditions/environment
• Able to operate in a highly diverse cultural community
• Attentive to detail and able to adhere to specific detailed procedures
• Persuasive and tactful with excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Possess good written communication skills
• Basic understanding of and ability to use computers 
• Able to multi-task, solve problems and make decisions
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Able to exercise sound judgement
• Able to work with minimum direct supervision and in a team environment 
• Ability to use a radio and microphone and to communicate effectively
• Ability to call out stops as per the CTA directive
• Ability to read and understand trip dockets
• Ability to operate a bus in high-density traffic in the downtown core
• Ability to react and deal with emergency situations as they arise
• Ability to talk to and assist passengers while safely operating a bus
• Able to project a positive and professional image at all times, through personal appearance and conduct
• Able to act independently
• Able to communicate clearly in writing, in person, and by using corporate communications technologies, such as 2-way radio, etc. 
• Able to deliver excellent customer service at all times and to deal with all situations in a professional manner by remaining calm and self-controlled when dealing with difficult situations, and co-operating with Transit Supervisors and other City of Ottawa personnel to meet customers’ transit needs
• Available and able to work overtime, and work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays, as per the collective agreement

Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks, which are repetitive and constant during a normal shift as a Bus Operator:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time in the driver’s seat while wearing a seat belt
• Ability to bend, twist body and to manipulate controls independently or simultaneously at any given time, while wearing a seatbelt in the driver’s seat
• Ability to “reach over-head” with both arms to manipulate controls
• Constant twisting and neck rotation of different ranges to check mirrors, bus passes, etc.
• Ability to perform required MTO pre-trip inspection, which involves walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, twisting body in many different positions
• Medium duty lifting while assisting customers with special needs
• Constant gripping, pulling and pushing to manipulate control (steering controls, control valves, etc.)
• Bending, stooping, crouching and twisting in order to keep stairway clear of ice and snow build-up
• Ability to manipulate dual foot controls independently or simultaneously at any given time
   

JOB SUMMARY

The Network Engineering and Operations Branch provides network engineering and operational support and maintenance of the City of Ottawa’s network infrastructure and related networking solutions, which are key enablers of the delivery of all IT services to the corporate and residents.

You provide technical expertise for the management of corporate databases and related platforms and services. You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of databases and related services, and contribute to the ongoing planning for underlying infrastructures and architectures. You also lead database and related activities for complex projects, and actively participate in the unit’s and branch’s business planning functions.

Candidates for this position must have expertise with Oracle database administration and PL/SQL development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year  community college diploma in Computer Science or a related field. University degree is preferred.

Minimum of  5 years of information technology experience and a minimum of 3 years focusing on database administration and development

KNOWLEDGE

• Concepts, operations and management, infrastructure, architecture, configuration, performance, security, backup & restore, best practices and tools relating to Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and other database platforms including open source and cloud-based database services (i.e., Azure, Oracle & AWS),
• Concepts, operations, scripting, security, best practices, and tools relating to Windows, Unix and Linux for database management and operations,
• General understanding of the information technology field, including the different sub-disciplines (i.e., application architectures, networking, servers, storage, cloud, and security) and their relationships with database architecture and management,
• Advanced programming methodologies, techniques, security standards, and tools for databases and related platforms and services (i.e., PL/SQL, T-SQL, Shell scripting, PowerShell, Python, etc.),
• Database related analytic concepts (i.e. data warehouses & data lakes)
• Database performance tuning processes, strategies, and tools, 
• Industry trends and developments in database architecture, operations, management, and infrastructure management
• Project management
• Data transformation concepts and tools (i.e., SSIS, Data Factory)
• Data modelling techniques and practices
• Applicable legislation (e.g. the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), and Payment Card Industry Standards
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience managing NoSQL and Graph database products
• Experience managing Azure cloud database services including analytical database services such as Data Lakes
• Experience with data transformation platforms such as SSIS, Data Factory
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture principles
• City services and applications

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Database design, development and administration
• ETL design, development and administration
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems
• Performance tuning
• Analyze statistics and trends and forecast future requirements
• Write reports, documentation and procedures
• Provide technical leadership and take initiative
• Liaise effectively with all levels of staff, city partners and vendors, across multiple business lines
• Plan for the impact of technology changes on the city
• Organize work and meet deadlines
• Use effective judgment when immediate supervision is unavailable
• Research and analytical skills
• Mentor junior staff (where applicable)
• Good organization and prioritization skills to handle multi-tasking
• Enterprise scale application deployments
• Communication skills to challenge vendor/contractor solutions 
• Research, analytical and forecasting skills
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Build and lead teams, and supervise the work of external technical specialists
• Diplomatic and tactful
• Collaborative approach in working with others
• Able to interact with other organizations' technical staff effectively
• Well organized and reliable
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work independently with minimum supervision
• Trustworthy with privileged accounts and information
• Work well under pressure
• Commitment to client service/satisfaction
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrates initiative and a good work ethic
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Work systematically and calmly under pressure 

JOB SUMMARY

Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. 

You are responsible for supporting total resident care, according to a Resident Care Plan, ensuring residents' optimal functioning and well being in a supportive, therapeutic environment, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 and a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program* which meets the standards established in the Long Term Care Act.  

*Clinical Practicum hours within the Personal Support Worker program consist of a minimum of one hundred and forty (140) hours, as practical experience, preferably with clinic experience in a geriatric or long term care setting. 

No other related work experience is required.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Resident hygiene, optimal functioning, well-being, feeding, elimination
• Health Care Aide routines and practices in a long-term care setting 
• Infection control guidelines
• Transfer and positioning techniques of residents
• Rehabilitation and palliative approaches
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective team member
• Respectful and caring to residents
• Communicate with cognitively impaired residents, families, colleagues and staff
• Organize and prioritize workload
• Manage time effectively
• Follow resident care plan and carry out activities as directed
• Report resident needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Transfer and positioning techniques of persons requiring long term care
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Meets the physical demands of the job
• Self-motivated
• Displays a positive attitude towards older persons
• Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, colleagues and staff
• Reliable, punctual, flexible, adaptable, tactful

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa. 

You are responsible for planned, unplanned and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of electrical and electronic equipment within Water Services’ water treatment, supply and storage facilities (including the Water Purification Plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, metering facilities and well treatment systems) or wastewater treatment and collection facilities (including wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, odour control facilities, and regulators). 

These duties are carried out in an industrial, production and quality-focused environment and, as such, must be completed in consideration of, and in close coordination with, other skilled trade and maintenance staff in the Branch.

As a licensed water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or wastewater collection system operator, you are also responsible for operating various pieces of process equipment (in Drinking Water this spans water treatment, distribution and supply process equipment and in Wastewater this spans wastewater treatment and collection process equipment) and/or adjusting various water or wastewater treatment system process parameters, after prior consultation with and in close coordination with other licensed operating staff in the Branch.

Note this equipment includes, but is not limited to:  electrical power supply, distribution and generating equipment (up to 44kV), generators (up to 4.8MW), motors (up to 1.5MW), associated motor starter and control equipment, power cabling, transformers, standby, emergency and uninterruptable power systems, lighting systems, power control and lighting panels, electric actuators, electrical metering and monitoring systems, instrumentation and control equipment, and building services equipment. The equipment may or may not be energized, during the work, and is located in a variety of locations including chemical feed and storage areas, electrical equipment rooms, machine rooms, generator rooms, pump rooms, valve rooms and chambers, confined spaces, elevated tanks, above and below grade reservoirs, outdoor power substations, office areas, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Industrial Electrician or Construction and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship program of 9000 hours.  

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Industrial Electrician or Construction and Maintenance Electrician in a combination of both process-dependant industries and construction services including demonstrated experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment and the installation, construction and commissioning of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Canadian Electrical/Building/Fire Codes
• Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Hydro One Utility Work Protection Code
• Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Labour (MOL) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section roles and responsibilities
• Relevant City, Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section procedures, policies, manuals and processes
• City Purchasing Bylaw and policies, as related to authorized purchases and responsibilities
• CVOR Vehicle Requirements as identified by the Province
• Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7 as it applies for traffic control plans as regulated by the Ministry of Transportation (e.g. when working at remote facilities that require partial or full lane closures)
• Electrical theory
• Electronics, instrumentation and controls 
• Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods and procedures for high, medium and low voltage equipment including pumps, motors, compressors, ventilating equipment, switchgear, transformers, etc.
• Math concepts applicable to the trade 
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment, materials and maintenance procedures
• Computer system applications pertinent to water and/or wastewater facilities including SCADA Systems and Maintenance Management Systems
• MS Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of TSSA rules & regulations
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of operational, monitoring and control functions associated with drinking water treatment and water pumping/storage processes, or wastewater treatment and collection processes is an asset
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work effectively, with others and independently
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including completing technical, test and other reports or forms
• Perform trade-related preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Able to operate small and large equipment (e.g. Person Lifts, Zoom Boom, Manitou, etc.)
• Analyze, identify and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Use a wide range of hand tools, machine shop tools, measurement tools and testing equipment
• Make precise and accurate measurements and layouts
• Accurately read, interpret and mark-up technical drawings
• Clearly sketch electrical schematics and installations
• Understand and effectively utilize new information for problem-solving and decision-making
• Good organizational skills
• Readily establishes effective interpersonal relationships
• Good record of attendance
• Alertness, dependability, punctuality
• Work well under pressure and without constant direct supervision
• Attention to detail
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, including climbing ladders, scaffolds and elevated tanks, entering confined spaces
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours 
• Comfortable working at heights
• Comfortable working in and around confined spaces 
• Utilize appropriate or specialized PPE and safety equipment such as SCBA, rescue equipment, personal gas monitors and fall protection