Water Engineering Technician

Water Engineering Technician

_ Career Opportunity_

About Sault Ste. Marie: A welcoming and vibrant community of 78,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides an affordable, active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. What you will find here is a great career and even greater quality of life that offers short commute times and quick access to world class cultural and natural amenities. For more information, visit welcometossm.com.

The PUC Group of Companies (PUC) operate multiple utilities within Ontario that manage the supply and transmission of electricity, the supply, treatment and distribution of drinking water, and the operation of wastewater treatment facilities.

A nationally recognized leader in the utility sector, PUC is dedicated to supporting the communities we serve through curiosity, innovation, and growth. More than ever, our focus is on a sustainable PUC that is developing strategies to lower our carbon footprint, support community and economic development, and maintain exceptional customer service.

Wage Range: $42.51 - $47.77

As the Engineering Technician (Water), your duties will include:

- Design of Water Distribution Facilities.

- Prepare preliminary layout and detailed drawings from sketches or written data.

- Review the design and perform the inspection of water distribution systems.

- Prepare and evaluate construction tenders and perform layout and minor survey work, inspect, verify, and certify contractor installations and, if necessary, authorize minor changes during construction as needed.

- Analyze final project costs and investigate variances.

- Provide Engineering oversight to commission new watermains including witnessing hydrostatic testing, flushing and disinfection requirements, and collection of bacteriological samples for lab analysis.

- Conduct a variety of activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the daily operations of the various utilities and to ensure accurate archives are maintained for future reference.

- Respond to customer queries or complaints and employ tact and diplomacy to resolve issues.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; or equivalent which is a combination of relevant education and related experience normally acquired by working in a civil engineering, municipal or utility workplace for a minimum of 5 years.

- Sound working knowledge of engineering principles related to Water Distribution Systems.

- Proficient at reading and interpreting civil and electrical drawings.

- AutoCAD and GIS skills.

- Proficient in computerized systems, such as Microsoft Office.

- Strong interpretive and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.

PUC Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes stating qualifications and experience will be accepted via email to people.culture@ssmpuc.com by October 22nd, 2025, quoting the job title noted above.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Work Location: In person