Meter Technician 1

NextGenEnergyJobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Metergy is seeking a technically skilled installer/technician to support meter installation inspections, programming, and commissioning across multiple meter types. You will handle wiring and termination of communications, assemble metering equipment, and assist with warehouse tasks to ensure timely project readiness.

The role requires electrical theory knowledge, safety training, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in a related field is preferred.
• Strong reading and writing skills for technical documentation and reporting.
• Ability to convey factual technical information clearly to team members.
• Solid understanding of electrical theory relevant to meters and installations.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Familiarity with Electricity Act & Regulations is a plus.
• Experience using hand tools, volt meters and basic testing gear.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions precisely.
• Good problem-solving skills to identify and escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist on meter installation inspections for all meters used by Metergy.
• Support meter programming and commissioning for various meters.
• Assist with wiring and termination of communication cables (Phone/Ethernet, RS-485).
• Assemble metering equipment to support installations and operations.
• Assist with warehouse tasks, deliveries and inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve communication and clerical issues.
• Test Current Transformer cable assemblies and splice CT cable harnesses.
• Coordinate with Measurement Canada and other authorities as required.
• Provide administrative support and build status updates for project managers.

Skills

Reading & writing

Technical communication

Electrical theory

Electrical safety

Electrical regs

Hand tools

Test equipment

Procedural conformity

Problem-solving

Education

College diploma in related field

Tools

Volt meter

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Metergy has the energy, rapid growth and excitement of a startup, together with a rock-solid, recession-proof business that has a 45 year track record.

Responsibilities

• Assistance on meter installation inspections for all meters used by Metergy
• Meter programming assistance for all meters used by Metergy
• Meter commissioning for all thermal, water and electrical meters that do not fall under S-E-04 used by Metergy
• All Meter communication wiring including but limited to Phone/Ethernet, RS-485, low voltage cable installation and termination
• Assembly of metering and all related equipment to support installations and operations
• Installation of metering related equipment to support installations and operations
• Warehouse support including deliveries and inventory counts. Items not to exceed comfortable lifting weight to individual (Union and non-Union workers to complete counts)
• Investigating and resolve communication issues and clerical issues
• Test Current Transformer cable assemblies
• Splice Current Transformer cable harnesses
• Work with Measurement Canada and other governing entities
• Administrative work as required by the role
• Building Status updates – In addition to completing scheduled work at a Job site. Proactive communication with site foreman or building project managers to gain a status update to allow Metergy Project Managers to schedule work effectively
• Support building design
• Mandatory position Level Testing when hiring new employees

Requirements

• College level reading and writing skills;
• Ability to give and receive factual technical information;
• Mid to advanced knowledge of electrical theory;
• Knowledge of electrical safety and proper use of personal protective equipment;
• Basic understanding of Electricity Act & Regulations;
• Ability to use hand tools, volt meter and basic test equipment;
• Ability to perform work in accordance with established procedures, practices and instructions;
• Can perceive apparent problems but precise identification may require further inquiry or search