POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent – Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection, or designate, performs general duties and assists maintenance crews.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists maintenance crews with minor work tasks.
Performs maintenance on fire hydrants (includes inspections, painting, grass-cutting, etc)
Assists with minor Inspection duties
Assists with database creations and upkeep
Assists with clerical tasks as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Must be a secondary school graduate and enrolled in an engineering, environmental or science program at a college or university
Skills & Abilities:
Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class G licence, or equivalent
Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must possess superior customer service skills
Proficient in the use of computers and current related software (Word, Excel, etc.)
Assets:
Previous sewer and water experience is an asset
Current Operator-in-Training Certificate from the Ministry of the Environment is an asset
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract
General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
Photos
Any certificates that have photo identification
Driver’s licences
Police records checks
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.
