Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$37/hr–$42/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Water distribution system operation, Maintenance of water mains, Fire hydrant inspection, Valve exercising, Pressure testing
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$29/hr–$32/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Road maintenance, Heavy equipment operation, Vehicle inspection, Traffic control, Manual labor
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Recreation programming, Staff training, Volunteer management, Facility operations, Scheduling
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Laundry operations, Commercial laundry equipment, Linen management, Inventory control, Sewing
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Cleaning, Portering, Equipment operation, Floor refinishing, Waste management
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Cleaning, Portering, Equipment operation, Floor refinishing, Waste management
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Cleaning, Inventory control, WHMIS, Equipment operation, Heavy lifting
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Cleaning, Inventory control, WHMIS, Equipment operation, Floor maintenance
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Infection control, Equipment operation, Communication
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$26/hr–$28/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Infection control, Equipment operation, Vacuuming
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Laundry operations, Commercial laundry equipment, Linen management, Inventory control, Sewing
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$32/hr–$35/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Clerical duties, Customer service, Permit administration, Records management, Word processing
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$35/hr–$50/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Nursing care, Geriatric nursing, Medication administration, Clinical documentation, Leadership
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$40/hr–$45/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Electronics maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance, Parking equipment repair, Computerized upgrades
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$46/hr–$51/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Urban forestry management, Tree risk assessment, Staff supervision, Project management, Performance management
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$34/hr–$41/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Water treatment, Wastewater treatment, SCADA systems, Process monitoring, Equipment maintenance
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$45/hr–$52/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Contract inspection, Wastewater collection, Water distribution, Quality control, Civil engineering
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$35/hr–$38/hr
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Customer service, Data entry, Cemetery management software, Accounting principles, Microsoft Office
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Water treatment, Wastewater treatment, Supervision, SCADA, Regulatory compliance
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails an…
Skills: Project Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Budget Management, Strategic Planning
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • On-site
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Operate and maintain the water distribution system by monitoring flow, pressure, and water quality while performing necessary repairs and inspections. Coordinate construction programs, investigate service complaints, and ensure compliance with provincial legislation and city standards.
Requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with academic specialization or equivalent experience, along with a valid Operator In Training Water Distribution certification. Candidates must also possess a valid Class DZ driver's license and be proficient in computer data management.
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
Periodic Posting: This posting will be used to fill all vacancies for this position between May 27, 2026 - November 27, 2026
RE-POST: Applicants who have already applied to this posting need not re-apply as they are already under consideration
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, operates the distribution system by monitoring, inspecting, adjusting and directing the flow, pressure and quality of the water within the Water Distribution System. Coordinates and implements routine and emergency water system construction and maintenance programs. Performs sewer and water investigations to ensure compliance with Provincial Legislation and City By-laws and Standards.
GENERAL DUTIES
Coordinates, oversees and performs the installation, repair and replacement of water mains, fire hydrants, valves, water services and sample stations.
Coordinates, oversees and performs scheduled preventive maintenance programs such as fire hydrant code inspections and pressure tests, valve exercising, re-packing and chamber inspections.
Coordinates, oversees and performs the isolation and return to service of sections and parts of the Water Distribution System.
Coordinates, oversees and performs water loss and reduced pressure investigations, and locating and marking of the water system.
Coordinates, oversees and performs complaint investigations such as flooding, tainted water, and odour complaints. Take and record chlorine, bacteria, and other samples.
Coordinates, oversees and performs temporary and final restorations such as asphalt and concrete driveways, sidewalk, curbs and roadway repairs.
Inputs and retrieves water system data ensuring that computerized data management systems are kept current, accurate and functional.
Monitors public access, cleans-up, restoration, traffic control and safety regulations on site.
Records pre-construction site conditions and damages.
Interprets drawings, blueprints and confirms permits have been issued.
Interprets legislation and by-laws.
Requisition and record materials used, updates inventory system.
Notifies dispatcher, fire control and the public of service disruptions.
Operates equipment such as gas detectors, flow meters, static gauges, chlorine testers, cell phones, laptop computers, electronic locating equipment, metal detectors, valve machines, hydraulic and hand tools.
Coordinates and oversees disinfection of water distribution system appurtenances.
Trains new staff.
Receives and answers inquiries from staff, public, other departments, contractors and utilities.
Recommends modifications and additions to the distribution system.
Performs standby duties as required.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS "DZ” DRIVER'S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.
SALARY:
Salary Grade I
HOURS:
40 per week
NOTE:
May be required to work shift work, including days, afternoons, evenings and weekend work.
NOTE:
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
Our vision: To be the best place to raise a child and age successfully.
Our Vision: To be the best place to raise a child and age successfully. Our Mission: To provide high quality cost conscious public services that contribute to a healthy, safe and prosperous community, in a sustainable manner. Our Culture: Collective Ownership, Steadfast Integrity, Courageous Change, Sensational Service and Engaged Empowered Employees. Our Priorities: Community Engagement & Participation Economic Prosperity & Growth Healthy and Safe Communities Clean and Green Built Environment and Infrastructure Culture and Diversity Our People and Performance Learn more about the City of Hamilton's 2016-2025 Strategic Plan here: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-initiatives/priority-projects/2016-2025-strategic-plan. CITY OF HAMILTON LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
Offices: 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y5, CA
Our vision: To be the best place to raise a child and age successfully.
Our Vision: To be the best place to raise a child and age successfully. Our Mission: To provide high quality cost conscious public services that contribute to a healthy, safe and prosperous community, in a sustainable manner. Our Culture: Collective Ownership, Steadfast Integrity, Courageous Change, Sensational Service and Engaged Empowered Employees. Our Priorities: Community Engagement & Participation Economic Prosperity & Growth Healthy and Safe Communities Clean and Green Built Environment and Infrastructure Culture and Diversity Our People and Performance Learn more about the City of Hamilton's 2016-2025 Strategic Plan here: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-initiatives/priority-projects/2016-2025-strategic-plan. CITY OF HAMILTON LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
Offices: 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y5, CA
