Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Assistant

Requisition ID: 23405 Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/Shift Sal & Wage Salary Information: $31.118 - $36.410 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: Lemieux Island, 1 River Street or ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek Job Category: Maintenance and Trades Application Close: 21/10/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Water Facilities and Treatment Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa.

You are responsible for general maintenance and repair of assigned Water Services buildings and grounds (referred to as “facilities”), including the water and wastewater treatment plants, the Solid Waste site at Trail Road and their administrative buildings, as well as remote facilities such as pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks and stormwater ponds.

You are also responsible for completing facility inspections and condition assessments, and providing other related support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 4 years of experience conducting general repairs, maintenance and renovations in an industrial setting

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated, for specific positions

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Forklift Operator Licence

Hoisting and Rigging training certificate

Chainsaw Operator Safety training certificate

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.

KNOWLEDGE

• Tools, materials and equipment used in the general maintenance and repair of industrial facilities
• Building Code and Fire Code
• WHMIS
• Relevant City, ESD, Branch and Unit policies, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Safely operate or handle the required tools, materials and equipment used on the job
• Operate a personal computer and use Markview, Marval and general office applications (i.e. MS Office)
• Complete all required documentation
• Calculate the amount of materials
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others
• Good interpersonal skills
• Read and understand facility drawings, sketches, manufacturer’s or supplier’s instructions and manuals, contract specifications and other work-related documents
• Work effectively with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team
• Organizational and time management skills
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Use all required personal protective equipment
• Climb and work from ladders  
• Work in confined spaces, as required
• Good physical condition

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.  
• 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. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

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.