Student, Water Distribution Operations
Job Number: 4026
Job Type: Student
Vacancy Reason: Net New
Temp Contract Length: 4 Months
Location: 2069 Ottawa St S - Mannheim Water Treatment Plant
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Maintenance and Distribution (Water Operations and Maintenance)
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 40
Union: OTHER
Grade: Student Grade 07
Salary Range: $20.05-$22.29
Internal employees transferring from a bargaining unit to another bargaining unit or a Management/Management Support position will not be eligible for the payout of unused sick leave credits upon resignation, termination, or retirement, as per the collective agreement or HR Policy III-16 (Sick Leave). For more details please contact the Benefit Coordinator via email BenefitsHRC@regionofwaterloo.ca.
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assists in all facets of water distribution system maintenance including corrective, reactive, and preventive maintenance, with special emphasis on requirements stipulated by the Ministry of the Environment.
- Assists to test distribution chlorine residuals in treated water.
- Maintains the regional water services GIS portal which includes locating various distribution system assets.
- Prolonged stooping and kneeling are required when repairing and painting of hydrants, sample stations, auto-flushers, valves, etc.
- Performs work outside 95% of the time, sometimes on roadsides. Takes precautions to mitigate risks associated with weather, noise, traffic, vibration from vehicles, dust, dirt, and odours.
- Wears safety boots and standard issue work clothes at all times and wears safety helmets, gloves, goggles, sunscreen, and standard issue reflective clothing for outdoor work.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic mechanical, mathematics, and science aptitude is normally acquired through a secondary school education and current enrollment in a post-secondary program.
- Holds a valid Operator-in-Training (OIT) certificate to participate in water treatment/distribution.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to read and follow written directions.
- Proficient in the use of computers.
- Ability to communicate verbally with supervisor, co-workers, and occasionally with the public. Ability to participate as an effective team member.
- Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
Additional Information
To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.
Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
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