Meter Technician Journeyperson
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is $28.42 to $55.06. · Full-time
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- The salary range for this position is $28.42 to $55.06.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Meter Tech Journeyperson / Apprentice
Job ID: OP-26-157
Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) delivers electricity to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Town of Midland and Tay Township. Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, NT Power has an additional office in Midland, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Newmarket along the shores of Georgian Bay.
We require a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive Meter Tech Journeyperson or Apprentice to work out of our office in Midland while also responsible for metering activities in Newmarket. This is a full-time position, with a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for providing technical skills and knowledge in performing maintenance, installations, troubleshooting and repairs on NT Power metering and associated equipment for the accurate tracking and documented reporting of electricity energy use.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs installations, removals and maintenance of all metering equipment and systems, including troubleshooting, cross phase and accuracy analysis, etc.
- Designs, prepares and installs metering panels for all transformer-rated services in accordance with established standards
- Tests and verifies metering installations to comply with Industry Canada specifications
- Plans, co-ordinates and completes the necessary work to maintain the following NT Power programs:
-Annual meter reverification program
-Annual compliance sampling
-Annual meter department inventory program
- Responds to, investigates and works to resolve consumer metering complaints, either through their own initiative or with the assistance of the Manager of Operations Services
- Liaises with NT Power departments and operations staff as required, providing metering resources and expertise
- Inspects vehicle(s) and equipment to confirm they are in good working order and reports any problems to the Manager of Operations Services
- Maintains all utility revenue metering records including reverification, installations and statistical data
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Engineering Technician designation
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Must have completed at minimum Level 3 requirements and qualified to be a Level 4 apprentice or be a Metering Journeyperson
- Successful completion of MEARIE/EDA Meter Technician program
- Familiarity with the provisions, regulations, requirements and rules of OESC, IHSA, OEB standard bodies (CSA, CEA, ANSI), etc.
- Understanding of metering interrogation reports
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of meter installations and testing of meter services
- Proficiency in using a three-phase circuit analyzer and wattmeter
- Proficiency in using software designed by meter manufacturers such as Sensus, Elster, Itron, ABB, AlphaPlus, and Q Inspector
- Experience with advanced metering infrastructure communication networks and technologies such as EnergyAxis/Connexo and FlexNet
- Experience with meter pulse circuits, providing customers with KYZ outputs
- Understanding of metering interrogation reports
- Applicants must have an excellent safety and attendance record and strong safety awareness.
- Must be highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both internal and external clients
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Drivers license with a good driving record
APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https://ntpower.ca/careers . Please include the position title and the job ID number in the subject line of your e-mail. We appreciate the interest of all candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 30, 2026, BY 4 P.M.
Candidates are required to disclose NT Power employees who are immediate family members prior to the interview.
This is an existing position with NT Power. The salary range for this position is $28.42 to $55.06.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a criminal verification screening as a condition of employment.
NT Power is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our LDC community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance when applying through https://ntpower.ca/careers.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Install, remove, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair metering equipment and systems, including designing and installing metering panels for transformer-rated services. Coordinate meter reverification, compliance sampling, and inventory programs; resolve customer metering complaints; support internal operations; and maintain utility revenue metering records.
Requirements
Requires a Certified Engineering Technician designation, at least three years of related experience, completion of Level 3 requirements with qualification as a Level 4 apprentice or Metering Journeyperson status, and successful completion of the MEARIE/EDA Meter Technician program. Candidates must have strong metering and testing knowledge, familiarity with applicable electrical and industry standards, relevant software and AMI experience, a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, and a strong safety and attendance record.
Skills
- Meter Installation And Maintenance
- Meter Troubleshooting And Repair
- Meter Testing And Verification
- Meter Accuracy Analysis
- Meter Panel Design And Installation
- Three-Phase Circuit Analyzer And Wattmeter Use
- Metering Software Proficiency
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Meter Communication Networks
- Meter Pulse Circuits And KYZ Outputs
- Metering Interrogation Reports
- Electrical Safety Awareness
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Communication And Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Recordkeeping And Reporting
Benefits
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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- Energy
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Meter Technician
- Metering Journeyperson
- Certified Engineering Technician
- MEARIE/EDA Meter Technician Program
- Meter Installation
- Meter Maintenance
- Meter Troubleshooting
- Meter Testing
- Meter Reverification
- Compliance Sampling
- Transformer-Rated Services
- Meter Panels
- Industry Canada Specifications
- OESC
- IHSA
- OEB
- CSA
- CEA
- ANSI
- Metering Interrogation Reports
- Three-Phase Circuit Analyzer
- Wattmeter
- Sensus
- Elster
- Itron
- ABB
- AlphaPlus
- Q Inspector
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- EnergyAxis/Connexo