Recruitment Details
Technical Assistant - Meters
Department: Customer Accounts, Finance and Administration, Water and Waste Department
Designated Work Location: 243 Main Street - On site
Position Type: Permanent on a Temporary Basis, Full-time
Salary: $1,687.56 - $2,110.23bi-weekly as per the Technical Assistant classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement
Posting No: 125679
Closing Date: March 26, 2025
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Meter Reading and Inspections, the Meters Technical Assistant will be responsible for all technical tasks which provide support within the branch.
As The Meters Technical Assistantyou Will
- Ensure timely maintenance of meter reading hardware.
- Update and sequence meter reading routes to ensure optimum meter reading efficiency, which requires the use of multiple software programs.
- Perform limited semi-technical work and assist in a variety of projects related to metering of water and wastewater.
- Review and process escalated instances of non-working and tampering (theft of service), as well as instances of abnormal meter consumption, new occupancy, inactivity or incomplete account information.
- Prepare and transfer daily Meter Readers route assignments using the Itron Meter Reading System and the Itron Meter Reading Handhelds.
- Analyze and prepare a variety of reports; including the use of such tools as GeoMedia, SafetyLine, Itron Mobile, FCS and the department billing system (CCB).
- Act as a Commercial Meter Reader when required to ensure critical meter reading deadlines are met.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.
Your Education And Qualifications Include
- Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience to grade 12, plus successful completion of one year post-secondary education in a field directly related to the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of Microsoft software, specifically Excel, Word, Access and Outlook, as well the ability to quickly adapt to a variety of computer based software and hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret field notes, sketches, gather pertinent information, problem solve and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to carry out project work as directed and to prepare or complete required reports and records with the ability to maintain accurate statistical data and records.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public at times under stressful conditions, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to gather pertinent information, problem solve and exercise sound judgment.
Conditions Of Employment
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document upon request.
- The successful applicant may be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.
How To Apply
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Notes
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
Position Reports To: Supervisor of Meter Reading and Inspections
- If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
