Water & Wastewater Instrumentation Technician

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region seeks a Field Instrumentation Technician to maintain and calibrate instrumentation at our water and wastewater facilities in Newmarket. You will support operational staff, perform scheduled maintenance, and ensure safety protocols are followed in line with OSH Act requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a two-year diploma in Instrumentation Technology with hands-on electronic maintenance experience and the ability to read P&ID drawings.

Qualifications

• Two-year Community College Diploma in Instrumentation Technology.
• Minimum one year in electronic maintenance repairing, installing and calibrating instrumentation.
• Must obtain Operator-in-Training certificates within six months of starting.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, P&ID's.
• Able to work in confined spaces and outdoors, including extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance and calibration activities in the Region’s Water and Wastewater facilities.
• Coordinates maintenance with operational staff to ensure continuity of treatment or supply.
• Reports to the Team Lead on daily work schedules and priorities.
• Ensures safety and instrumentation equipment is available and maintained at the job site.
• Follows safety regulations and OSH Act requirements.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns from the public and officials.
• Ensures services meet Regional customer service standards.
• Performs standby duties and responds to emergencies as required.
• Ensures security of tools and supplies.

Skills

Instrumentation

Safety awareness

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

P&ID diagrams

Electrical test gear

Calibrators

Job description

York Region seeks a Field Instrumentation Technician to maintain and calibrate instrumentation at our water and wastewater facilities in Newmarket. You will support operational staff, perform scheduled maintenance, and ensure safety protocols are followed in line with OSH Act requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a two-year diploma in Instrumentation Technology with hands-on electronic maintenance experience and the ability to read P&ID drawings.