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WATER METERING TECHNICIAN

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$40 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of water meters and related distribution system components. They also investigate customer inquiries, manage work orders via electronic systems, and ensure all field operations comply with safety regulations.

Job details

Amendment Type: Amendment #1 Amendment Date: 09/28/2026 Amendment Reason: Please note change in number of vacancies. Job ID: 66414 Job Category: Operations & Maintenance Division & Section: Toronto Water, Technology & Customer Experience Work Location: 1026 Finch Ave W. Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary (12 month) Vacancies Hourly Rate: $40.32 Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. Evenings and weekends as required. Affiliation: L416 Outside Number of Positions Open: 3 Posting Period: 28-Sep-2026 to 13-Oct-2026 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Inspects, maintains, installs, removes, replaces, repairs, rebuilds, services, performs diagnostics, troubleshoots and tests all water meters less than or equal to one inch (25mm) in diameter including seasonal water meters and connections and valves related to and/or affecting such water meters. * Inspects, maintains, installs, removes, replaces, repairs, services, programs, performs diagnostics and troubleshoots all water MTUs. * Activates and winterizes seasonal water services and meters as required. * Investigates, troubleshoots, and assists customers for all water meter related issues including high water bills and other complaints. * Investigates, locates and operates the City's water service valves, building control valves, meter inlet, outlet and by-pass valves, including locates for water service valves, water services and other water appurtenances. * Inspects water meters and related equipment including existing piping in and around water meters, including sealing water meters and meter bypass valves to ensure proper installation compliance with related by-laws. * Responds and interacts to planned and emergency customer service requests related to all water meter related issues and other water distribution systems and appurtenances. * Utilizes technology such as laptop and portable electronic hand-held devices for preparing detailed, accurate and complete reports related to all work, investigations or troubleshooting related to any water meter issue. * Uses electronic works and asset management system software to record all work performed and uses the City's billing system and other electronic systems to gather relevant information for all water meter related issues. * Organizes and prioritizes assigned work to ensure completion of critical tasks including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring appointments in an effective and efficient manner for all water meter related issues. * Liaises with customers, property owners, property managers, and maintenance staff in order to arrange scheduling and/or shutdowns at properties in order to allow all City water meter related work at the property to be completed in a timely and efficient manner. * Responds to customer inquiries, concerns or complaints in a professional and timely manner providing customer service to both external and internal customers. * Utilizes and operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment associated with water meters, water service valves and other water distribution system operations. * Reads and interprets field and utility drawings and ensures all work is performed in accordance with the City's standards, specifications and by-laws. * Ensures that all work is performed in a clean and safe manner in accordance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), City of Toronto safe work practices, other Toronto Water practices including preparing job sites by erecting barricades and traffic control signs. * May provide training and/or work direction to new staff and oversees work of contractors and property owners to ensure it complies to standards and specifications. * Performs confined space entry work including the use of pumps for dewatering and entering water meter chambers for all water meter related issues. * Travels to various work locations and maintains a stock of all water meter related materials, tools, equipment, assets in assigned vehicle to perform daily duties. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must possess or be able to obtain a provincial Water Meter Installer Certificate. 2. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Confined Space Entry Certificate complete with the proper First Aid and CPR training and certification. 3. Must have a Secondary School Diploma or approved equivalent or related experience. 4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” and qualify for the City’s drivers’ permit. 5. Considerable experience in the operation, maintenance and installation of water meters, water distribution services and appurtenances and related tools and equipment. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE: * Ability to read field and utility drawings and experience in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications and in overseeing work performed by contractors and property owners. * Knowledge of water and wastewater practices, policies and procedures related to the above work. * Must have knowledge and training in Health and Safety procedures and regulations applicable to the above work. * Ability to work with numbers ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. * Excellent technical troubleshooting skills. * Excellent, effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to document activities. * Ability to communicate courteously and liaise with customers, the public, other City divisions, other municipalities, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders as required. * Must possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment associated with water meters, water service valves and other water distribution system operations. * Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same. * Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment. * Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position. * Ability to deal courteously with the public. * Ability to communicate in relation to their job duties. * Must be able to work shifts/weekends and standby in accordance with Collective Agreement. * Ability to work overtime and call-ins as required. * Must be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and able to work in all weather conditions. 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. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US]. ACCOMMODATION The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US]. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US].

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma and a valid Ontario Class G driver's license. Essential certifications include a provincial Water Meter Installer Certificate and a Confined Space Entry Certificate.