Industrial Electrician/Operator - City of Ottawa, Ottawa

About the Role

The City of Ottawa is seeking dedicated Industrial Electrician/Operators to join the Infrastructure & Water Services Department. This crucial role supports the provision of high-quality drinking water and environmental protection through effective wastewater treatment within the Ottawa region. As an integral part of the Water Facilities & Treatment Services team, you will ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure.

You will be responsible for the planned, unplanned, and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. This work is carried out within various water services facilities, including water treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, metering facilities, and well treatment systems. Your duties also extend to wastewater treatment and collection facilities, such as wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, odour control facilities, and regulators.

• Perform inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Operate various pieces of process equipment in drinking water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems.
• Adjust water or wastewater treatment system process parameters in coordination with other licensed operating staff.
• Work in an industrial, production, and quality-focused environment, coordinating closely with other skilled trade and maintenance staff.

The equipment you will work with is diverse and critical to the operation of water and wastewater systems. This 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, and lighting systems. You will also maintain power control and lighting panels, electric actuators, electrical metering and monitoring systems, instrumentation and control equipment, and building services equipment. Work may involve energized equipment in various locations, from chemical feed and storage areas to confined spaces and outdoor power substations.

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this vital role, you will possess a strong background in industrial electrical work, coupled with specific certifications and a commitment to continuous learning within the water and wastewater sectors in Ontario.

• Completion of an 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 process-dependant industries and construction services.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment.
• Experience in the installation, construction, and commissioning of low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems.

• Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Electrician-Construction and Maintenance 309A or Industrial Electrician 442A.
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training certificate approved in Ontario.
• Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Operator-in-Training Certificate within the applicable Drinking Water/Wastewater process area, within the timeframe determined by the employer.
• Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Operator Certificate within the applicable Drinking Water/Wastewater process area, within the timeframe determined by the employer.
• Must obtain Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 ton (P930030) training certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer.
• Must obtain Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
• Must obtain Ontario Restricted class AZ (condition R) driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
• Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

• Canadian Electrical/Building/Fire Codes.
• Ontario Electrical Safety Code and 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.
• 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.
• Electrical theory, electronics, instrumentation, and controls.
• 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 (an asset).

• Ability to work effectively, both with others and independently.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing, including completing technical, test, and other reports or forms.
• Proficiency in performing trade-related preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate small and large equipment (e.g. Person Lifts, Zoom Boom, Manitou, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Competence in using a wide range of hand tools, machine shop tools, measurement tools, and testing equipment.
• Ability to make precise and accurate measurements and layouts, and to accurately read, interpret, and mark-up technical drawings.
• Ability to clearly sketch electrical schematics and installations.
• Good organizational skills and ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships.
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and elevated tanks, and entering confined spaces.
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours and comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to utilize appropriate or specialized PPE and safety equipment such as SCBA, rescue equipment, personal gas monitors, and fall protection.

Your Impact

As an Industrial Electrician/Operator with the City of Ottawa, your work directly contributes to the health and prosperity of the community. You will play a critical role in maintaining the complex electrical and electronic systems that underpin the city's water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. Your expertise ensures the continuous operation of facilities that provide a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and protect the environment by effectively collecting and treating wastewater. This is a chance to make a tangible difference in public service within Ottawa.

The Team

You will be joining the Water Facilities & Treatment Services team within the Infrastructure & Water Services Department. This team is committed to a collaborative and coordinated approach, working closely with other skilled trade and maintenance staff. The environment is industrial, production, and quality-focused, requiring strong teamwork and communication to ensure all duties are completed efficiently and safely. Your contributions will be valued as part of a dedicated group committed to operational excellence in water and wastewater management across Ottawa.