At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment.
- Company: Join the City of Toronto's dynamic engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, job security, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on equity and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Stationary Engineer Certificate and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 42.63 - 44.54 $ per hour.
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Wastewater Treatment
Work Location: Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, 9 Leslie Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancies
Hourly Rate: $42.63 - $44.54
Hours & Shift Information: 12-hour (6 AM-6 PM / 6 PM-6 AM) or 8-hour shifts (6 AM-2:30 PM) and occasional split shifts (6 AM-6 PM)
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 13-Oct-2026 to 27-Oct-2026
Major Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains and repairs process equipment and related appurtenances in an advanced water or wastewater facility.
- Accountable for personal performance and promoting optimum team performance in achieving work area process objectives in Toronto Water.
- Assumes responsibility for the operation of related equipment in the applicable work area and provides technical and operational expertise as required.
- Inspects, monitors, tests, records and analyzes process equipment to optimize performance.
- Utilizes operating/maintenance systems such as the Process Control System (PCS), Electronic Operating System (EOPS), Work Management System (WMS), and Performance and Operations Management System (POMS).
- Makes timely operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions and emergencies.
- Isolates and locks out equipment to support/perform maintenance activities.
- Ensures cleanliness and safety of facilities by maintaining and cleaning work areas.
Job Profile:
- Utilizes process operations, sampling and laboratory analysis results to interpret equipment performance.
- Maintains documentation of all work area activities using a manual and/or computerized system.
- Initiates material purchase orders, issues materials documents, receives materials, maintains inventories and records.
- Trains, directs, assists and supports skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled staff and trainees as required.
- Performs all work assignments safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations that apply to this work.
- Works rotating shifts.
Key Qualifications:
- Must possess and maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as a Stationary Engineer Third Class or better.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class lGl Driver's License.
- If offered employment without holding any Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Operator Certification of Competency, the successful applicant will be required to write and pass the Level 1 certification exam within 90 days.
- Must have a Grade 12 secondary school diploma, or equivalent as recognized by the MOE.
- Knowledge of the processes, procedures and equipment used in advanced wastewater and/or water treatment.
- A practical knowledge of process control automation systems.
- Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and record keeping.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- An ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Must possess computer skills including the ability to operate various software programs.
- Knowledge of sampling techniques, analytical procedures.
- An ability to work well in a team environment.
- A demonstrated interest in continuous learning.
- Ability to operate a forklift truck and scissor lift.
- Ability to work from heights and to perform work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work outside normal working hours including shifts, weekends, overtime.
- Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
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