Electrician Shift Lead

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is hiring an Electrician Shift Lead for our facility in Mississauga, ON. The role leads a team providing electrical services for maintenance, upgrades and new installations in advanced water treatment environments.

The position requires Ontario licensure (Maintenance/Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician), apprenticeship completion, and a valid driver’s license; on‑call and shift work are required. OCWA offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Ontario as Maintenance/Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician.
• Must have Proof of Completion of Apprenticeship.
• Must have a valid Class G driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to organize electrical services for maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise scheduled inspections and modifications in water treatment facilities.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Physical dexterity

Blueprint reading

Education

Ontario electrician license

Proof of Apprenticeship

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Work Management System

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-11-05 Position Title: Electrician Shift Lead Division: APK Maintenance (Nalaka Jayamaha) Location: 920 East Avenue Mississauga, ON L5E 1W6 Canada Location Hierarchy: Central Worker Type: Regular Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: 93034P Salary: $42.06 - $45.40CADHourly Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS

Job ID: 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 act as a group leader to provide guidance and direction to staff in organizing and providing electrical services to ensure the efficient upkeep of existing process machinery, auxiliary plant equipment and electrical installations by the timely performance of scheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs and to carry out modifications or new installations in accordance with approved programs in advanced Class 4 water treatment facilities.

Mandatory

• Must be licensed in the Province of Ontario as a Maintenance/Construction Electrician (Ontario Reg. 32 Class 309A or R.R.O. 1970 as amended by 78-71) or as an Industrial Electrician (License 442A, Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990).
• Must have Proof of Completion of Apprenticeship.
• Valid Class G driver's licence.
• Must be available to be on-call after regular working hours.
• Must be willing to work shifts.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge and experience in the generation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the distribution and use of electrical energy at different voltages up to class 35 kilo volts.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental legislation and the policies, procedures and regulations that apply to this work and have practical knowledge and be conversant with the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code and its practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of programmable controllers, remote terminal units and data communications circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation.
• Thorough understanding of the principals, standard methods, technology, materials and tools used in the EICT (Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Control principles).
• Knowledge of electrical controls and monitors as applied to programmable logic controllers, motor types, motor magnetic center, lockouts and grounding.
• Thorough knowledge, experience and ability to work in an environment using hazardous chemicals associated with the water treatment processes.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices to purchase equipment and services from vendors and suppliers.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of computers including operation of various software programs (e.g. Work Management System) and ability to make necessary calculations and interpret data.

Required Skills and abilities include:

• Team leadership skills to direct, mentor and guide staff.
• Judgement and decision making skills to provide direction to staff on projects, work and priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to management, contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot make timely decisions to address work priorities and emergencies
• Physical dexterity and ability to work in confined spaces, dirty and/or noisy environments and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications.

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.

When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below.

• $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. Career decisions can be murky and hard to navigate. OCWA makes it easy. If you're looking for career potential through purposeful work, meaningful recognition and a lifetime opportunity for individual growth, OCWA is where you can thrive. Join an inclusive team environment and unlock your potential in a supportive, recognition-based culture. With water, your career path is clear. OCWA is an agency of the Government of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services. Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people. A career at OCWA is an opportunity to achieve your potential through meaningful, important work.