City of Orillia Looking for Collection/Distribution System Operator (Contract) at Orillia, Ontario, Canada Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for a contract position of Collection/Distribution System Operator in the Water and Wastewater Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department for a period of approximately ten (10) months.

DUTIES

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Distribution and Supply Subsystem Class 3 and the Wastewater Collection Facility Class 2 Systems which includes all appurtenances associated.
• Perform water and sewer infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects as required.
• Conduct locating of services and potential leaks, swabbing of watermains, flushing of hydrants, water meter and backflow device installs for City projects, rodding and camera work as well as confined space entries for other City forces as required.
• Sampling and testing of the Water Distribution and Supply Subsystem for chlorine residuals, bacteriological and lead requirements.
• Work in accordance to City policies and applicable by-laws as well as, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and other mandated legislation.
• On-call and standby duties required (30-minute response time required for on-call/standby duties).

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in related field, an asset.
• Heavy equipment experience an asset.
• Minimum OIT Certificate (with Entry Level Course) required for hiring. MECP Class III Water Distribution and Supply Certificate and Class II Wastewater Collection Licence preferred.
• Working knowledge of current City by-laws, ministry standards, and provincial and federal regulations and guidelines related to water treatment and wastewater collection.
• Possess a valid class ‘DZ’ Ontario driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• The successful candidate is required to obtain an acceptable Criminal Record Check at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the employment commencement date.

Compensation for this position is $26.81 to $30.78 per hour for a 40-hour work week. Applications will be accepted until January 17, 2024 at noon.

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Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.

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