Maintenance Operator – Instrumentation

Municipal World; Pickering; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Durham's Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Operator 3 - Instrumentation at Duffin Creek WPCP, Ontario. This full-time position involves operating and maintaining plants, stations, and distribution systems, plus designing and maintaining control and data acquisition systems.

You will monitor SCADA, write PLC programs, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate with engineers and external providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 14 years of formal education including a valid Certificate of Qualification (447A) Instrument and Control, or completion of a 2–3 year college diploma in Instrumentation and Controls (or related), or a Certification of Qualification as a Certified Industrial Electrician (309A) with several years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls
• A Class 1 Water / Wastewater Treatment Certificate
• Experience in design and improvement of electronic systems; operate and maintain testing, repair, and calibration equipment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools
• Ability to read and prepare wiring diagrams and blueprints; effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's Licence
• OIT Wastewater Treatment Certificate or MECP Water Operation Certification program preferred, with preference for Class 1 Wastewater Certification

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Region's plants, stations, and the distribution systems
• Design, install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair computer, electronic, pneumatic, and radio systems and components for process control, telemetry, and data acquisition
• Repair, calibrate, and maintain test equipment and analyzing equipment
• Write reports and maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and costs
• Write computer programs for PLC process control and data acquisition systems, controllers and test equipment
• Prepare job cost estimates and purchase parts and equipment as required
• Monitor and utilize SCADA to identify trends and troubleshoot process problems; identify deficiencies and upgrade requirements
• Interact with regional staff, consultants, external service providers and the public
• Review facility/process drawings and identify revisions needed
• Inspect and test components installed by contractors
• Advise staff or contract engineers on equipment and designs for process control and data acquisition systems
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments including confined spaces
• Perform standby duty and overtime with rotating shift schedule

Education

Certificate of Qualification (447A) Instrument and Control

Instrumentation and Controls college diploma (2-3 years)

Certified Industrial Electrician (309A)

Class 1 Water / Wastewater Treatment Certificate

Ontario Class G Driver's Licence

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Telemetry systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM

Works Department

Maintenance Operator(Instrumentation)

(Regular Full-Time)

Job ID: 24451

Job Number:

CUPE Local 1785

Open: Oct 27, 2026

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Close: Nov 13, 2026

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Number of Available positions:

Vacancies: 1

Location

This position is located at Duffin Creek WPCP, Ontario.

Maintenance Operator 3 - Instrumentation

The duties include:

• Operate and maintain the Region's plants, stations, and the distribution systems
• Design, install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair computer, electronic, pneumatic, and radio systems and components of process control, telemetry, and data acquisition systems
• Repair, calibrate, and maintain test equipment and analyzing equipment
• Write reports and maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and associated costs
• Write computer programs for the operation of PLC process control and data acquisition systems, controllers and test equipment
• Research the availability, applicability, and performance of components; prepare job cost estimates and purchase parts and equipment as required
• Monitor and utilize SCADA to identify trends and troubleshoot process / operational problems; identify deficiencies and upgrade requirements
• Interact with other regional staff, consultants, external service providers and the public
• Review facility / process drawings and identify when revisions are required
• Inspect and test components installed by contractors
• Advice and effectively communicate with appropriate staff or contract engineers to specify or recommend equipment and designs for process control and data acquisition systems
• Work in various indoor and outdoor environments including confined spaces
• Perform standby duty and overtime with the ability to respond quickly is required as well as the ability to work on a rotating shift schedule

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 14 years of formal education including a valid Certificate of Qualification (447A) Instrument and Control, or completion of a two-to-three year college diploma in an Instrumentation and Controls Technical Program (or related), or a Certification of Qualification as a Certified Industrial Electrician (309A) with several years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls
• A Class 1 Water / Wastewater Treatment Certificate
• Several years of experience in the design and improvement of new or existing electronic systems; operate and maintain electric testing, repair, and calibration equipment
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools
• The ability to understand oral and written instructions as well as read and prepare wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to acknowledge and learn from mistakes in service delivery
• A valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License
• Candidates who possess an Operator-in-Training (OIT) Wastewater Treatment Certificate or are willing to register and advance within the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Water Operation Certification Program may also apply, however, preference will be given to applicants with a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Certificate.

Maintenance Operator 3 - Skilled Trades Job Rate

$51.33 per hour

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.

The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.