Instrumentation and Controls Technologist

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking an Electronics / Instrumentation Technologist to oversee the optimization and maintenance of control systems within Water Treatment Facilities. This full-time role offers competitive pay and requires a diploma in relevant engineering technology along with substantial industry experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, developing maintenance protocols, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Electronics / Instrumentation Technologist in an industrial setting preferred.
• Background in analog instrumentation and digital control systems.
• Must maintain MECP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, repair and execute upgrades and optimizations of control systems.
• Diagnose instrumentation and controls system issues.
• Develop maintenance procedures for Water Treatment Facilities.

Skills

Reading schematics

Problem analysis

Equipment troubleshooting

Fine motor skills

Education

3 year college diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

Requisition ID: 18209
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch:Water Production - West Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $84,818.24 - $99,247.20 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Brit Plant, 2731 Cassels Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close:10/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa.
You are responsible for the planning, coordinating, repairing and executing of the upgrade and optimization of the process control instrumentation systems and related maintenance activities within the Water Treatment Facilities. Other responsibilities include optimizing control system loops, responding to process issues, diagnosing analog and digital instrumentation and controls system issues both independently and with the support of internal operations staff to troubleshoot, repair and maintain systems. You work in consultation with appropriate internal staff to select, implement and upgrade hardware and components.
In collaboration with appropriate staff, you also develop and determine maintenance procedures and frequencies within the operation of the Water Treatment Facilities. Your work is performed in accordance with corporate, departmental and branch policies, standard operating procedures and safety guidelines, and relevant legislation/regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year college diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology or related diploma program with demonstrated background in analog instrumentation and digital control systems
Minimum of five years of experience as an Electronics / Instrumentation Technologist in an industrial setting, preferably in a water or sewage treatment plant

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE

Must obtain and maintain a Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) level 1 Waste Water Treatment/Collection Operator Certification or MECP Level 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification, within the timeframe determined by the employer, as per position requirements.
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Installation and maintenance of instruments including primary elements (concentration, pressure, temperature, flow, etc.), transmitters and control elements (actuators)
• Electronic and pneumatic instrumentation
• PID controllers and loop tuning, SCADA, PLCs
• Digital communications techniques & technologies
• Computer and Instrument Networking Topologies, including HART and Ethernet/IP
• Process Control Techniques and PLC Ladder Logic Programming
• Calibration, programming, and configuration of instrumentation with smart transmitter technologies (such as: HART Protocol, Wireless HART, PROFIBUS, Foundation FIELDBUS and Ethernet/IP)
• Preventive maintenance equipment
• Fundamentals of wastewater processes and operations
• Wastewater testing procedures
• Software applications for maintenance management, data acquisition, data analysis (Excel)
• Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA) standards for all mechanical, fuel and HVAC equipment
• Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) codes/standards for electrical equipment
• Compliance requirements with Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation Commercial Vehicle Operator Regulations (CVOR)
• Best practices and principles for the operations and maintenance of plant, facility or linear network assets
• Environmental Services policies, procedures and standards for wastewater processes, operations and maintenance
• Departmental and Branch quality control procedures
• Health and safety procedures, equipment and legislation, including hoisting, rigging, protective clothing and equipment and confined space entry rules and regulations
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Read and interpret schematics and process & instrumentation diagrams
• Strong hand eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Able to analyze problems to develop solutions to complicated technical problems
• Proven ability to exercise judgment and to make reasonable decisions
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Ability to analyze, assess and recommend improvements to work methodologies and operating procedures
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems
• Lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs in confined spaces
• Work from elevated platforms and confined spaces
• Work effectively with others and with minimal supervision
• Alertness
• Dependability
• Self motivating
• Good listening skills and the ability to deal with all levels of internal clients in an effective manner
• Be available for on-call shifts and shift work as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Driver’s License Requirement:A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].