Meter Technician Journeyperson

NT Power; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) is seeking a dynamic Meter Tech Journeyperson or Apprentice to join the Midland office, with metering duties in Newmarket. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and a pension plan.

You will perform maintenance, installations, testing and repairs on metering equipment and support regulatory compliance. Successful candidates will have appropriate Meter Technician qualifications, strong safety record, and a valid Ontario G driver's

Qualifications

• Completion of Meter Technician programs and journeyperson eligibility.
• Experience with metering installations, testing and compliance.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (OEB, CSA, CEA, ANSI).

Responsibilities

• Performs installations, removals and maintenance of metering equipment and systems, including troubleshooting and accuracy analysis.
• Designs, prepares and installs metering panels for transformer-rated services.
• Tests and verifies metering installations to comply with Industry Canada specifications.
• Maintains NT Power programs such as annual meter reverification and compliance sampling.
• Responds to and resolves consumer metering complaints with Operations Manager support.
• Liaises with NT Power departments and operations staff, providing metering resources.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment and reports issues.
• Maintains all utility revenue metering records.

Skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Proactive

Education

Level 3 Meter Technician program completion

Metering Journeyperson Level 4 apprenticeship eligibility

MEARIE/EDA Meter Technician program

Tools

Sensus

Elster

Itron

ABB

AlphaPlus

Q Inspector

EnergyAxis/Connexo

FlexNet

Job description

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) delivers electricity to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Town of Midland and Tay Township. Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, NT Power has an additional office in Midland, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Newmarket along the shores of Georgian Bay.

We require a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive Meter Tech Journeyperson or Apprentice to work out of our office in Midland while also responsible for metering activities in Newmarket. This is a full-time position, with a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for providing technical skills and knowledge in performing maintenance, installations, troubleshooting and repairs on NT Power metering and associated equipment for the accurate tracking and documented reporting of electricity energy use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs installations, removals and maintenance of all metering equipment and systems, including troubleshooting, cross phase and accuracy analysis, etc.
• Designs, prepares and installs metering panels for all transformer-rated services in accordance with established standards
• Tests and verifies metering installations to comply with Industry Canada specifications
• Plans, co-ordinates and completes the necessary work to maintain the following NT Power programs:

• Annual meter reverification program
• Annual compliance sampling

• Responds to, investigates and works to resolve consumer metering complaints, either through their own initiative or with the assistance of the Manager of Operations Services
• Liaises with NT Power departments and operations staff as required, providing metering resources and expertise
• Inspects vehicle(s) and equipment to confirm they are in good working order and reports any problems to the Manager of Operations Services
• Maintains all utility revenue metering records including reverification, installations and statistical data

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Must have completed at minimum Level 3 requirements and qualified to be a Level 4 apprentice or be a Metering Journeyperson
• Successful completion of MEARIE/EDA Meter Technician program
• Familiarity with the provisions, regulations, requirements and rules of OESC, IHSA, OEB standard bodies (CSA, CEA, ANSI), etc.
• Understanding of metering interrogation reports
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of meter installations and testing of meter services
• Proficiency in using a three-phase circuit analyzer and wattmeter
• Proficiency in using software designed by meter manufacturers such as Sensus, Elster, Itron, ABB, AlphaPlus, and Q Inspector
• Experience with advanced metering infrastructure communication networks and technologies such as EnergyAxis/Connexo and FlexNet
• Experience with meter pulse circuits, providing customers with KYZ outputs
• Understanding of metering interrogation reports
• Applicants must have an excellent safety and attendance record and strong safety awareness.
• Must be highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both internal and external clients
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Drivers license with a good driving record

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 30, 2026, BY 4 P.M.

Candidates are required to disclose NT Power employees who are immediate family members prior to the interview.

This is an existing position with NT Power. The salary range for this position is $28.42 to $55.06.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a criminal verification screening as a condition of employment.

NT Power is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our LDC community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance when applying through https://ntpower.ca/careers.