Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!

Posting ID: 4825
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $47.25/hour
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: North Operations Centre - 8140 Fifth Line, Georgetown
Employee Group: CUPE 2620
Posting Date: December 16, 2025
Application Deadline: December 23, 2025

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs the duties required in the respective trade discipline daily.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of the work, including various maintenance programs, capital projects as required.
• Assists in providing support to trades team, contractors and vendors as required.
• Ensures that all Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures as well as internal protocols and Environmental compliance requirements are followed.
• Participates in the development of objectives and policies and procedures, SOPs; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance.
• Communicates Region standards, policies and procedures and appropriate responses to emergencies.
• Analyze by troubleshooting, all types of their trade related equipment and make recommendations on a course of action for the repair or replacement of equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and all applicable regulations.
• Interpret Operating & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, diagrams, schematics, prints and recommend revisions.
• Respond to emergency equipment failures, troubleshoot equipment and diagnose problems, identify needed resources and make repairs or work with contractors to complete work.
• Provide support services to the Region’s Engineering group to assist with project implementation and the start-up and commissioning of equipment.
• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, customers and contractors through collaboration, communication and application of conflict resolution skills.
• Utilize SAP to record all work performed, source equipment parts, equipment history, and modify and update work status as required.
• Utilize purchase request inventory management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• A valid provincial certificate of qualification in one or more of the following disciplines; Industrial Electrician, Industrial Millwright, or Instrumentation Technician.

• Three to five (3-5) years of practical experience in water/wastewater treatment.

• Experience in completing Preventive and Predictive maintenance activities and optimizing maintenance plans.

• Must be able to interpret equipment manufacturer’s schematic drawings and operating and maintenance (O&M) manuals to effectively check equipment installation and repairs and interpret design drawings to validate and provide comments on proposed work.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP.

• Strong written and oral communication skills are required along with problem solving, priority setting, and customer service skills to work effectively in an empowered team environment.

• Must possess a good understanding of safety practices as mandated under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as knowledge of Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required as well as working knowledge of SAP PM.

Preferred

• Additional assets include: experience with troubleshooting and formal root cause analysis processes, and experience with inventory management systems to maintain quality of data.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• A valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license is required.

• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and/or work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Participate in the standby rotation and respond to callouts as required.

• The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.

• Flexibility in working hours will be required. The incumbent must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours and in adverse conditions.

• Participation in paid standby is also required.

• The incumbent must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including lifting, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, working from scaffolding and heights.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
• A valid Ontario 'G' Driver's License
• Driver's Abstract

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.

• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.