Local recruitment: Technologist 1 - Water Planning

• Job ID: 126436
• Location: WW-Engineering Services
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Recruitment Details

Technologist 1 – Water Planning

Department: Engineering Services, Water and Waste
Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $1,954.58 – $2,420.18bi-weeklyas per the Technologist – Grade 1 classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126436
Closing Date: November 13, 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 respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential. 

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.  

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 in the online application.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. 

Preference to internal applicants may be applied. 

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Water Planning & Project Delivery Branch Head, the Technologist 1 – Water Planning provides technical assistance related to the planning and development of the regional water supply and distribution system through the use of hydraulic analysis and modelling, the review of construction drawings, and the ongoing monitoring of the water distribution system, so that the service provided to all customers is at both expected and acceptable standards.

As the Technologist 1 you will:

1. Maintain and analyze the water consumption database by updating the records on an annual basis with the most current billed water records and perform queries to identify changes in water consumption patterns.
2. Coordinate and assist with responses to requests for information by public, media, other municipalities or elected representatives.
3. Carry out field-testing including hydrant flow tests, pressure monitoring, and other investigations and inspections, as required.
4. Assist with the administration of the water main cleaning program.
5. Assist with the preparation of annual water consumption summary reports.
6. Assist with the development, calibration and update of hydraulic models of the water supply and distribution systems.
7. Perform hydraulic modeling assignments as required.
8. Assist with the review of proposed construction drawings in close proximity to water infrastructure. 
9. Assist in the delivery of capital projects.
10. Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Must be a graduate in Engineering Technology (Technologist Diploma –Municipal preferred) from a recognized Institute of Technology, such as Red River College.
2. Must be eligible for membership in C.T.T.A.M. (Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)
3. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a field directly related to the duties of the position.
4. Knowledge of municipal water infrastructure and its operation.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and a familiarity with a variety of engineering, spreadsheet, and word processing software packages and their applications.
6. Knowledge and ability to use Geo Media or similar GIS program.
7. Knowledge of the Department’s Design Guidelines, the City’s Standard Construction Specifications, and By-Laws.
8. Ability to perform independent studies, plan, gather field data, and complete analysis with minimal supervision.
9. Basic knowledge of water main cleaning principles.
10. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to write and complete accurate reports, understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
11. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
12. Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures applicable to the area of work.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

1. The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required). 
2. Cover letter.
3. Copy of Technologist Diploma.
4. Secondary education transcripts.
5. 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.  

Position Reports To: Branch Head – Water Planning & Project Delivery

1. Flexible work arrangements may be available under Administrative Standard AS-018 – Flexible Workplace.
2. Preferred qualifications, where listed, will not be used in the assessment of internal candidates applying to positions in CUPE, MGEU, ATU or UFFW.
3. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
4. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document upon request.
5. 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.
6. If the successful applicant is a Technologist 1 requesting a lateral transfer, the vacancy may then occur in the area vacated and applications may be considered for the resulting vacancy. If the resulting vacancy occurs in an area to which any applicant does not wish to move their application may be withdrawn.
7. 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.