Water Meter Technician

Job Description

Job Type: Casual Full-time, Up to 10 Months, Union

Salary Range: $32.39 to $38.79 per hour

Posted: Thursday , February 12, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday , February 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Water Operations Branch is a branch within the Infrastructure Department. The branch’s key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. This includes the repair and maintenance of drinking water treatment systems, water mains, valves, hydrants, residential main shut off valves, repair/replacement and water meters for service billing; the inspection of water mains and services; the installation of Industrial / Commercial / Institutional water services and meters, new home meters and hydrant metered gate valves; the Backflow Prevention Program; the resolution of water quality or water pressure issues/complaints; the maintenance of City standard drawing details for water specifications; and the prevention of infrastructure damage through the locating services for all of the City of Barrie's buried infrastructure in accordance with "One Call" legislation.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Water Customer Services, the Water Meter Technician is responsible for performing all tasks necessary to ensure the efficient, and accurate operation of water meters and advanced metering infrastructure. This position is responsible for locating, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, testing, maintaining, and calibrating water meters and water meter related equipment. The Water Meter Technician installs and inspects residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional water meters and remote reading equipment, as well as troubleshoots and corrects remote reading equipment. This position corrects minor plumbing issues as they relate to water metering and inspects new or repaired water services for compliance with City standards. Additionally, this position inspects for and reports on any broken/damaged water meters, suspected or proven tampering or unauthorized use of water, hazards to the public drinking water system, and non-compliance with multiple City by-laws (i.e., Cross connection control by-law, Water and Wastewater billing by-law). This position is required to perform On-call duties on a rotational basis.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician, Environmental Technician, or a related discipline


• Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and applicable regulations; Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standards; Ontario Water Resources Act, 1990 and applicable regulations; the Municipal Act; and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1990


• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992 (O. Reg. 332/12, Division B, Part 7, Plumbing; and CSA B64 Series of Standards)


• Working knowledge of displacement type-cold water meters AWWA C700-20, NSF Standards for Water Treatment Systems-NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, and municipal water systems and water metering systems


• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  
  
  • enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in electronic form
  
  
  • work independently with minimal supervision
  
  
  
  


• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Problem Solving; Time Management


• Advanced skills include: Interpersonal; Verbal Communication; Written Communication


• Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams), Field Logic, CMMS, Electronic logbook, and the Internet


• Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties

Conditions of Employment

• Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator


• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Hours:

The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage:

This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:

• Yearly Salary: $67,371.20 to $80,683.20


• Hourly Pay Rate: $ 32.39 to $38.79

• Pay Level: Level 5


• Yearly Salary: $67,371.20 to $80,683.20


• Hourly Pay Rate: $ 32.39 to $38.79

What We Offer:

This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.