Third Class Operating Engineer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 65672
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Wastewater Treatment
Work Location: Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, 9 Leslie Street
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancies
Hourly Rate: $42.63 - $44.54
Hours & Shift Information: 12-hour (6 AM-6 PM / 6 PM-6 AM) or 8-hour shifts (6 AM-2:30 PM) and occasional split shifts (6 AM-6 PM)
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 14-Jul-2026 to 29-Jul-2026

Major Responsibilities: 

• Operates, maintains and repairs process equipment and related appurtenances in an advanced water or wastewater facility including but not limited to pumps, pressure vessels, valves, compressors, gas engines, electric generators, boilers, HVAC systems, sludge de-watering equipment, incinerators, digesters, chemical feed equipment, filtration equipment, floatation systems and refrigeration units etc. in compliance with 0. Reg. 219/1.
• Accountable for personal performance and promoting optimum team performance in achieving work area process objectives in Toronto Water. Fosters and supports a team environment.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of related equipment in the applicable work area and provides technical and operational expertise as required.
• Provides work direction to staff as per 0. Reg. 219/01.
• Inspects, monitors, tests, records and analyzes process equipment to optimize performance, taking into consideration cost, local and/or facility-wide process impacts, equipment capabilities, possible environmental impact, etc., and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures. Conducts tests and adds chemicals as required.
• Utilizes operating/maintenance systems such as the Process Control System (PCS), Electronic Operating System (EOPS), Work Management System (WMS), and Performance and Operations Management System (POMS) to ensure optimum operating performance.
• Makes timely operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions and emergencies to ensure operational sustainability and efficiency within established performance and quality limits.
• Isolates and locks out equipment to support/perform maintenance activities.
• Ensures cleanliness and safety of facilities by maintaining and cleaning work areas and promoting same.

Job Profile

• Utilizes process operations, sampling and laboratory analysis results to interpret equipment performance. Performs process control and operational laboratory tests, boiler water tests as required.
• Maintains documentation of all work area activities using a manual and/or computerized system including but not limited to logbook administration, computer records review, accident reports, alarm responses, etc.
• Initiates material purchase orders, issues materials documents, receives materials, maintains inventories and records and follows up on maintenance quality.
• Initiates the call-in of other applicable/qualified staff on evening and weekends to deal with emergencies.
• Trains, directs, assists and supports skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled staff and trainees as required.
• Performs all work assignments safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations that apply to this work and other related legislation.
• Works rotating shifts.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: 

1. 1. Must possess and maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as a Stationary Engineer Third Class or better, in accordance with 0. Reg. 219/01 as amended.
   2. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class lGl Driver's License and must have or shall be required to obtain required City permit for assigned vehicle(s) and equipment(s).
   3. If offered employment in this classification without holding any Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Operator Certification of Competency-Wastewater Treatment System or an Operatorin-Training (OID license, the successful applicant will be required to write and pass the Level 1 certification exam in the appropriate discipline within 90 days from their employment start date in this classification and must also attain their full Level 1 license within one year from their start date in this classification and maintain the license while in this classification.
   4. Must have a Grade 12 secondary school diploma, or equivalent as recognized by the MOE.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of the processes, procedures and equipment used in advanced wastewater and/or water treatment and/or water distribution (transmission) operations.
• A practical knowledge of process control automation systems with ability to interpret process information.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and record keeping.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and demonstrated ability to operate utilizing standard operating procedures.
• Must have knowledge of applicable environmental and other applicable regulations that apply to this business environment (Water & Wastewater Treatment and/or Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection, including construction sites).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, prepare detailed reports and maintain neat and accurate operating records, as per regulatory requirements.
• Must possess computer skills including the ability to operate various software programs, ability to make necessary calculations and interpret data to ensure processes stay in compliance.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques, analytical procedures with the ability to interpret and make process adjustments.
• An ability to work well in a team environment.
• An ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• A demonstrated interest in continuous learning.
• Ability to operate a forklift truck and scissor lift and obtain the appropriate licenses.
• Ability to work from heights and to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work outside normal working hours including shifts, weekends, overtime and to report to call outs.
• Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City's Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and able to work in all weather conditions.

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