The posting
Application Deadline:
2026-10-30
Position Title:
Utility Plant Electricians
Division:
Georgian Bay Cluster (Colin Kasperavicius)
Location:
30 Woodland Drive Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2V4 Canada
Location Hierarchy:
Central
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Positions:
3
Job Duration:
Job Term:
Full time
Job Code:
Job Code: 93032
Salary:
$34.62 - $37.58CADHourly
Posting Status:
Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS
OPS Job ID:
242102
Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.
Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.
A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.
In this role, you will provide skilled journey-level services and support in the maintenance and repair/replacement of sophisticated and complex utility electrical equipment’, controls and systems and to maintain all related process controls in the operations and maintenance within the Essex Region.
Key accountabilities include:
- Examine, trouble shoot, and carry out systematic diagnostic testing of faults/failures, identification, assessment, repairs/service to equipment, fixtures and other electrical components.
- Maintain and operate all electrical distribution systems and related equipment of each facility ensuring efficient operations with minimal disruptions.
- Performs repairs and/or scheduled maintenance on electrical systems, equipment, components and devices in accordance with established routines, performance history or manufacturers recommendations by: making reference to work orders; troubleshooting and adapting electrical equipment, motors, systems, devices and electrical components of control and monitoring systems.
- Safely lock out and tag out medium and high voltage equipment and switchgear to support maintenance activities and safe work practices.
- Estimating material and resources required to perform on-site electrical repairs and replacement of equipment; maintaining an account of inventory of material and equipment on hand, parts and material used; and, placing orders for replacements as needed.
- Conducts regularly scheduled and ad hoc inspections on a range of equipment
- Performs process analysis and required adjustments for utility plants per the required standards.
- Responds to alarm situations through after hour response system in accordance with contingency plans.
What we are looking for:
Mandatory:
- A valid Ontario Electrician’s Certificate of Qualification (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician).
- Completion of an approved apprentice program through the Ontario College of Trades (8160 hours of on-the-job training/work experience and 840 hours of in-school training)
- Registered in good standing as a journeyperson with the College of Trades.
- Willing to obtain Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act. Please review this link to find out how to become certified: https://owwco.ca/getting-your-certificate-or-licence-for-the-first-time/
- Ability to travel, work overtime and be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotating schedule.
- A valid driver's license.
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it pertains to Trade Regulations (industrial & construction).
- Sound knowledge of industrial, electrical and electronic instrumentation and control theory, principles and practices and assessment techniques for the selection, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of a wide variety of complex control, monitoring and telemetry communication systems.
- A basic understanding of water and sewage treatment or any other similar type process.
- Good working knowledge of tools and test equipment and maintenance of complex industrial facilities.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans and schematic diagrams.
- Working knowledge of electrical and building codes and regulations
- Good knowledge of computerized maintenance management programs for logging maintenance activities and ordering parts.
- Working knowledge of process control equipment in the operations and maintenance of utility plants for water and/or wastewater treatment.
- Working knowledge of the various types of water and wastewater pumps
- Repairs and maintenance of standby generators and associated engines, ventilation and power transfer switch equipment
- Effective problem solving and diagnostic skills.
Skills and Ability include:
- Good verbal and written communication skills to provide technical information and on-the-job assistance to other staff.
- Project management skills to manage contractors and electrical capital works.
What's in it for you?
- Flexible learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
- A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.
- Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
- Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
- A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance.
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program:
The Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below.
OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences. The salary ranges below will be applied based on the certification you hold at the time of hire and will be progressed internally upon obtaining higher‑level certification/license:
- $24.88 to $26.41 per hour (OIT)
- $27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator)
- $29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator)
- $30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)
OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.
