Job opportunity
Water Distribution Operator
Owen Sound
WaterDistributionOperator
JobType:Full-timePermanent
JobPosting#:2026-32
ClosingDate:October20,2026
Group:CUPE1189-01
Department:PublicWorks&Engineering
Location:OwenSound,ON
TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&Wastewaterteamasa WaterDistributionOperator .ReportingtotheWaterDistributionSuperintendentandreceivingdailydirectionfromtheWaterDistributionLeadHand,thispositionplaysacriticalroleindeliveringsafe,reliabledrinkingwatertoourcommunitythroughtheoperation,maintenance,andrepairoftheCity'swaterdistributioninfrastructure.
Thispositionisresponsibleformaintainingwaterdistributionassets,respondingtoemergenciesandcustomerconcerns,participatinginon-calloperations,andensuringcompliancewithprovincialregulationsandindustrybestpractices.Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.
WhatYou’llDo
WaterDistributionOperations&Maintenance
Operate,maintain,andrepairwaterdistributioninfrastructure,includingwatermains,valves,hydrants,waterservices,pressureregulatingvalves,andwatermeters.
Install,inspect,andmaintainfirehydrantsandassociatedinfrastructure.
Troubleshootandrepairwaterleaksthroughoutthedistributionsystem.
Assistwithinspectionsandroutineoperationsatreservoirs,pumpingstations,valvechambers,andtheWaterTreatmentPlant.
Participateinplannedmaintenanceactivitiesandemergencysystemshutdownsorbypassesasrequired.
EquipmentOperation&InfrastructureSupport
Safelyoperateequipmentandvehiclesusedinwaterdistributionmaintenance,includingbackhoes,dumptrucks,tappingmachines,leakdetectionequipment,andutilitylocatingequipment.
Locateundergroundwaterinfrastructure,streetlighting,andtrafficsignalassets.
Assistwithwintermaintenanceofhydrants,includingsnowclearingandinspections.
Performtrafficcontrolactivitiesandroadclosurecoordinationasrequired.
Supportsnowclearingoperationsonsidewalksandroadwayswhenneeded.
CustomerService&EmergencyResponse
Respondtocustomerinquiriesandservicerequestsrelatedtoflooding,waterserviceinterruptions,leaks,lowpressure,frozenservices,andotherdistributionconcerns.
Participateinarotatingon-callscheduletorespondtoafter-hoursemergencies.
Assistinmaintainingreliablewaterserviceduringemergenciesandplannedmaintenanceactivities.
Workcollaborativelywithcontractors,Citystaff,regulatoryofficials,andthepublic.
Compliance,Documentation&AssetManagement
Maintainaccuratelogs,records,servicecards,fieldnotes,anddistributionsystemdocumentation.
UpdateGISrecordsanddistributionsysteminformationwheninfrastructurechangesoccur.
Completerequiredregulatoryandoperationaldocumentation.
ParticipateinongoingtrainingandcertificationrequirementsinaccordancewithProvincialregulations.
SupportcontinuousimprovementandassetmanagementinitiativeswithintheWaterDistributionSystem.
Health&Safety
PerformallworkinaccordancewithCitypolicies,procedures,andtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.
Participateactivelyinhealthandsafetyprograms,training,andinitiatives.
Reporthazards,incidents,accidents,nearmisses,illnesses,andinjuriespromptly.
Maintainastrongcommitmenttosafeworkpracticesandenvironmentalstewardship
WhatWe’reLookingFor
Education&Experience
CollegeDiplomainarelatedfield,orGrade12diplomacombinedwithrelevantexperienceandcertification.
MinistryoftheEnvironmentWaterDistributionSystemOperatorCertification.
WaterDistributionLevelIICertificationorhigherispreferred.
Previousexperienceworkinginamunicipalwaterdistributionenvironment.
Experienceoperatingconstructionandmaintenanceequipmentrelatedtowaterdistributionsystems.
Skills&Competencies
ValidClassDZDriver'sLicence.
Knowledgeofwaterdistributionsystems,infrastructuremaintenancepractices,andregulatoryrequirements.
Knowledgeofundergroundutilitiesandconstructiontechniques.
Abilitytointerpretplans,drawings,specifications,workorders,andoperationalinstructions.
Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
WorkingknowledgeofGISandbasiccomputerapplications.
Familiaritywithconfinedspacerequirementsandapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation.
Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinfieldenvironments.
Abilitytomaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstaff,contractors,regulators,andthepublic.
KnowledgeoftheOwenSoundwaterdistributionsystemisconsideredanasset.
OtherRequirements
Abilitytoparticipateinarotatingon-callscheduleandrespondtoafter-hoursemergencieswithinestablishedresponsetimes.
Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingworkinallweatherconditions.
Abilitytoworkintrenches,vaults,manholes,andotherconfinedorchallengingenvironments.
Abilitytoliftupto60lbs(27kg).
Abilitytoworkovertime,includingeveningsandweekends,asoperationalrequirementsdictate.
Compensation&Benefits
Wage: Compensationisbasedoncertificationlevelandaforty(40)hourworkweek.
Water&WastewaterDivision
Labourer/OperatorinTraining
$29.54
Cert.LevelI90%
$33.81
Cert.LevelII100%
$37.50
Cert.LevelIII102.5%
$38.42
Cert.LevelIV105%
$39.35
Benefits: Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.
WhyJoinUs?
JoinadedicatedteamresponsiblefordeliveringoneoftheCity'smostessentialpublicservices.AsaWaterDistributionOperator,you'llplayadirectroleinprotectingpublichealth,maintainingcriticalinfrastructure,andensuringreliableserviceforresidentsandbusinessesthroughoutthecommunity.
WhyOwenSound?
OwenSoundofferstheperfectbalanceofcareeropportunity,communityconnection,andoutdoorlifestyle.LocatedontheshoresofGeorgianBay,residentsenjoyyear-roundrecreation,avibrantartsandculturescene,andawelcomingcommunityatmosphere.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:
TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.
TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks, allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople ,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.
Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.
PrivacyStatement:
Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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Apply on source site JobType:Full-timePermanent
JobPosting#:2026-32
ClosingDate:October20,2026
Group:CUPE1189-01
Department:PublicWorks&Engineering
Location:OwenSound,ON
TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&Wastewaterteamasa WaterDistributionOperator .ReportingtotheWaterDistributionSuperintendentandreceivingdailydirectionfromtheWaterDistributionLeadHand,thispositionplaysacriticalroleindeliveringsafe,reliabledrinkingwatertoourcommunitythroughtheoperation,maintenance,andrepairoftheCity'swaterdistributioninfrastructure.
Thispositionisresponsibleformaintainingwaterdistributionassets,respondingtoemergenciesandcustomerconcerns,participatinginon-calloperations,andensuringcompliancewithprovincialregulationsandindustrybestpractices.Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.
WhatYou’llDo
WaterDistributionOperations&Maintenance
Operate,maintain,andrepairwaterdistributioninfrastructure,includingwatermains,valves,hydrants,waterservices,pressureregulatingvalves,andwatermeters.
Install,inspect,andmaintainfirehydrantsandassociatedinfrastructure.
Troubleshootandrepairwaterleaksthroughoutthedistributionsystem.
Assistwithinspectionsandroutineoperationsatreservoirs,pumpingstations,valvechambers,andtheWaterTreatmentPlant.
Participateinplannedmaintenanceactivitiesandemergencysystemshutdownsorbypassesasrequired.
EquipmentOperation&InfrastructureSupport
Safelyoperateequipmentandvehiclesusedinwaterdistributionmaintenance,includingbackhoes,dumptrucks,tappingmachines,leakdetectionequipment,andutilitylocatingequipment.
Locateundergroundwaterinfrastructure,streetlighting,andtrafficsignalassets.
Assistwithwintermaintenanceofhydrants,includingsnowclearingandinspections.
Performtrafficcontrolactivitiesandroadclosurecoordinationasrequired.
Supportsnowclearingoperationsonsidewalksandroadwayswhenneeded.
CustomerService&EmergencyResponse
Respondtocustomerinquiriesandservicerequestsrelatedtoflooding,waterserviceinterruptions,leaks,lowpressure,frozenservices,andotherdistributionconcerns.
Participateinarotatingon-callscheduletorespondtoafter-hoursemergencies.
Assistinmaintainingreliablewaterserviceduringemergenciesandplannedmaintenanceactivities.
Workcollaborativelywithcontractors,Citystaff,regulatoryofficials,andthepublic.
Compliance,Documentation&AssetManagement
Maintainaccuratelogs,records,servicecards,fieldnotes,anddistributionsystemdocumentation.
UpdateGISrecordsanddistributionsysteminformationwheninfrastructurechangesoccur.
Completerequiredregulatoryandoperationaldocumentation.
ParticipateinongoingtrainingandcertificationrequirementsinaccordancewithProvincialregulations.
SupportcontinuousimprovementandassetmanagementinitiativeswithintheWaterDistributionSystem.
Health&Safety
PerformallworkinaccordancewithCitypolicies,procedures,andtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.
Participateactivelyinhealthandsafetyprograms,training,andinitiatives.
Reporthazards,incidents,accidents,nearmisses,illnesses,andinjuriespromptly.
Maintainastrongcommitmenttosafeworkpracticesandenvironmentalstewardship
WhatWe’reLookingFor
Education&Experience
CollegeDiplomainarelatedfield,orGrade12diplomacombinedwithrelevantexperienceandcertification.
MinistryoftheEnvironmentWaterDistributionSystemOperatorCertification.
WaterDistributionLevelIICertificationorhigherispreferred.
Previousexperienceworkinginamunicipalwaterdistributionenvironment.
Experienceoperatingconstructionandmaintenanceequipmentrelatedtowaterdistributionsystems.
Skills&Competencies
ValidClassDZDriver'sLicence.
Knowledgeofwaterdistributionsystems,infrastructuremaintenancepractices,andregulatoryrequirements.
Knowledgeofundergroundutilitiesandconstructiontechniques.
Abilitytointerpretplans,drawings,specifications,workorders,andoperationalinstructions.
Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
WorkingknowledgeofGISandbasiccomputerapplications.
Familiaritywithconfinedspacerequirementsandapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation.
Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinfieldenvironments.
Abilitytomaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstaff,contractors,regulators,andthepublic.
KnowledgeoftheOwenSoundwaterdistributionsystemisconsideredanasset.
OtherRequirements
Abilitytoparticipateinarotatingon-callscheduleandrespondtoafter-hoursemergencieswithinestablishedresponsetimes.
Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingworkinallweatherconditions.
Abilitytoworkintrenches,vaults,manholes,andotherconfinedorchallengingenvironments.
Abilitytoliftupto60lbs(27kg).
Abilitytoworkovertime,includingeveningsandweekends,asoperationalrequirementsdictate.
Compensation&Benefits
Wage: Compensationisbasedoncertificationlevelandaforty(40)hourworkweek.
Water&WastewaterDivision
Labourer/OperatorinTraining
$29.54
Cert.LevelI90%
$33.81
Cert.LevelII100%
$37.50
Cert.LevelIII102.5%
$38.42
Cert.LevelIV105%
$39.35
Benefits: Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.
WhyJoinUs?
JoinadedicatedteamresponsiblefordeliveringoneoftheCity'smostessentialpublicservices.AsaWaterDistributionOperator,you'llplayadirectroleinprotectingpublichealth,maintainingcriticalinfrastructure,andensuringreliableserviceforresidentsandbusinessesthroughoutthecommunity.
WhyOwenSound?
OwenSoundofferstheperfectbalanceofcareeropportunity,communityconnection,andoutdoorlifestyle.LocatedontheshoresofGeorgianBay,residentsenjoyyear-roundrecreation,avibrantartsandculturescene,andawelcomingcommunityatmosphere.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:
TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.
TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks, allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople ,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.
Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.
PrivacyStatement:
Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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