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Stormwater Field Technician

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Stormwater Field Technician

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Job description

   

 

Requisition ID: 23671  
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. 
Service: Water Linear & Customer Services 
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -  
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage 
Salary Information: $73,342.88 - $85,812.48  annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 655 Shefford Road  
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure 
Application Close: 07/10/2026

JOB SUMMARY


The Stormwater Management & Environmental Monitoring unit is responsible for environmental monitoring and assessment programs that are integral to watershed planning, and the evaluation of the city’s surface water management infrastructure, policies and practices; investigation of water environment impacts; and ongoing review and update of standards for environmental monitoring and assessment and surface water management.

You are responsible for undertaking field investigations/studies, analysis and reporting, as required, to monitor and assess the surface, ground water, sewer and aquatic biology characteristics within the city.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Completion of 2 year community college diploma as an Environmental Technician, Civil Engineering Technician or other related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience is required in surface water sampling and monitoring, biological sampling and monitoring or equivalent in wastewater sampling and monitoring

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Confined space entry training or completion of this training within the timeframe defined by the employer

KNOWLEDGE

  • Hydrometric (flow monitoring) equipment and procedures
  • Fisheries and Benthic invertebrate sampling and identification
  • Surface water sampling, preservation and storing techniques
  • Nautical safety regulations
  • Confined space entry procedures
  • Flow runoff and rainfall relationships
  • Traffic control procedures
  • City of Ottawa policies and procedures related to health and safety
  • Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Work effectively with others, as part of a team
  • Communicate effectively with all work related contacts
  • Safely operate vehicles, boats and computerized field units
  • Analyze data
  • Write clear and concise reports
  • Plan and organize project work
  • Use software packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific databases
  • Tact and discretion
  • Initiative and reliability
  • Alertness
  • Dependability
  • Physically capable of performing all duties of the position
     

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
  • You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

 

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

 

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

ESC-CSE@ottawa.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

About City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa: A place to grow your career.  

We are proud to be an employer of choice, attracting talented individuals who reflect the community we serve. As an award-winning employer in the National Capital region and one of Canada’s best diversity employers, we foster a respectful and inclusive culture where every employee can feel a sense of belonging. 

Your career can flourish across more than 110 diverse business lines all while enjoying the stability of a single employer. We champion continuous learning, value work-life balance and support every stage of your career journey. We are committed to investing in our people through competitive compensation, an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan and a suite of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being.  

Join the City of Ottawa to experience making a meaningful difference and improving the quality of life in our community! 

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