Maintenance Technician

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health plan

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Operator Career Path Program

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain and repair equipment across a high-level water treatment and distribution site in Mississauga, ON. The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical system upkeep, safety, and effective collaboration with a skilled team.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, valves, chemical systems and process controls, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Analytical and mechanical problem solving to identify and fix maintenance issues.
• Experience reading blueprints and following process drawings to troubleshoot equipment.
• Familiarity with SCADA/CMMS systems and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex water system equipment at a Class 4 facility.
• Oversee operation, inspection, and maintenance of pumps, valves, chemical systems and process controls.
• Work independently or with a team to complete preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Record inspections and generate work orders and project documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Technical manuals

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-09-11 Position Title: Maintenance Technician 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: 93006P Salary: $38.14 - $40.98CADHourly Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 248835

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 maintain related equipment in an advanced Class 4 water treatment facility and distribution system.

This position will require you to oversee, operate, inspect, maintain and carry out repairs on complex and advanced water system equipment, such as mechanical and electrical valves, centrifugal pumps, chemical systems, and process control equipment.

In carrying out these duties at the various pumping stations and feedermains, you will have the opportunity to work independently or when required, to work with a dedicated and skilled team.

Equipped with personal protective equipment you will need to be able to work in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, dirty and/or noisy environments and have physical dexterity. In water / wastewater facilities, physical dexterity includes but is not limited to: walking, standing, sitting, lifting floor to waist, lifting waist to shoulder, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, stair climbing, ladder climbing, pushing, pulling, carrying, handling, fingering, reaching forward, reaching overhead.

• Mandatory Ability to obtain Trades license as a Millwright and/or other trades certificates required.
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Environment (MOE).
• Ability to obtain Operator in Training (OIT) in the appropriate discipline as per the applicable regulation (O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act).
• Valid Class G Drivers licence.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule and be available to work on an on-call basis.

Knowledge includes:

• Excellent knowledge in the principles and practices necessary in the mechanical inspection and maintenance of advanced wastewater facilities and collection systems.
• Knowledge of all relevant acts and regulations to ensure operational compliance.
• General knowledge of industrial processes and maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures to operate, inspect, clean and maintain them by conducting scheduled maintenance practices and recordings.
• Monitoring local equipment conditions and equipment operations (flow rates, temperatures and pressures).
• Knowledge of financial processes regarding expenditures and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including storage of chemicals, confined space entry, equipment lockout/tagging and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry in order to make calculations regarding chemicals and operating processes.
• Technical and electrical/mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with computerized monitoring systems, such as SCADA, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and overall computer literacy to record data from inspections and monitor activities to complete work orders and project forms to initiate repairs for maintenance.

Skills and Abilities include:

• Analytical and problem solving skills to identify and correct maintenance issues with equipment/ processes.
• Organizational skills to lead extensive maintenance and repair projects.
• Teamwork skills to work as part of a team, and to take initiative when required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow process drawings to aid in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, and other technical specifications.
• Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with staff and clients and to keep logs and complete reports.
• A demonstrated interest in continuous learning.
• Equipped with personal protective equipment ability to work in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, dirty and/or noisy environments and have physical dexterity.

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. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities.

Salary ranges for certification levels:

• $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. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below 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.