Requisition ID: 20060 Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. Service: Water Linear & Customer Services Branch: Water Distribution Branch Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions Work Hours: 40.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $24.222 - $28.336 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: 951 Clyde Avenue City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Maintenance and Trades Application Close: 11/12/2025JOB 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 providing manual labour to support other Unit or Branch staff with the inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of Water Services infrastructure. You are also responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of the City’s fire hydrants, and providing other support to the Unit.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 10
Minimum of 2 months of related experience CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedMust 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
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Conduct oneself in accordance with the City’s Code of Conduct and other City policies in order to reflect a good image to the public, contractors and other City of Ottawa employees
Safely operate equipment and tools
Use a computer and learn to operate mobile handheld units
Mechanical aptitude
Communicate effectively
Good interpersonal skills
Work effectively as part of a team, and independently when required
Reliable
Self-motivated and flexible
Desire to learn new skills
Organized
Safety oriented
Physical ability to do the work
Work overtime and on-call
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
