Stormwater Field Technician

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.

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.

Requisition ID: 23671

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Water Linear & Customer Services

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage

Location: 655 Shefford Road

Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure

Application Close: 07/10/2026