Gas Technician 1 / Refrigeration Mechanic
Requisition ID: 21472
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch: Water Production - East Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $81 960,32 - $95 896,32 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Lemieux Island, 1 River Street, 2271 Cassels Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Labourer Jobs
Application Close: 21/04/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa.
You are responsible for planned, unplanned and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of all mechanical / electrical equipment as they relate to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS) Natural Gas fired emergency standby power systems within Water Production (including the Water Purification Plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, metering facilities and well treatment systems) or Wastewater treatment and collection facilities (including Wastewater treatment plant, odour control facilities, regulators, valve chambers, storage tanks, and some remote pumping stations). When called upon, you also assist in the inspection, installation, troubleshooting maintaining and repair of the natural and anaerobic digester gas collection, treatment, distribution and combustions systems and equipment at the Robert O. Pickard Environment Centre.
These duties are carried out in an industrial, production, regulated and quality focused environment and, as such, must be completed in consideration of and in close coordination with other engineering, skilled trade and maintenance staff in the Branch.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic apprenticeship program of 9000 hours and completion of Gas Technician Level 1 training program.
Minimum of 5 years of gas fired equipment maintenance, operational experience in heavy industrial environment over 400,000 BTUH, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration industry on equipment over 50 ton capacity, as a licensed Refrigeration Mechanic, including experience with hoisting and cranes (0-8 Ton capacity).
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- HVAC/R system installation, maintenance and repair procedures
- Service, maintenance and operations of gas and liquid fuel handing, processing and combustion systems
- Design, layout, installation, servicing, setup and programming of Building Automation and Control Systems
- Relevant piping, fuel, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical standards, guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation including:
- Ontario Building Code
- Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- ANSI/ASHRAE Standards 62.1, 62.2 and 135
- ASME B-51 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- ASME B-52 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Code
- ASME B-149 Natural Gas and Propane Code
- ASME B31.1, B31.3 & B31.5 Codes
- ASHRAE–SSPC 135
- ANSI/CEA-709.1-B
- SMACNA Standard for Sheet Metal and A/C
- ONT Reg 278/05 Designated Substance - Asbestos
- Confined Space hazards and controls, for safe entries and work
- Electrical hazards and controls, for safe electrical work
- Tendering and contract processes
- Safe handling procedures for chemicals, lubricants and other service related materials
- All applicable trade tools, e.g. manometers, vacuum pumps, charging equipment, various meters and electronic detectors, etc.
- Basic knowledge of relevant corporate computer systems and applications including MS Office (Outlook, Work, Excel)
- Computer system applications pertinent to water and wastewater treatment and collection facilities including SCADA Systems and Maintenance Management Systems
- City Purchasing By-law and policies as related to authorized purchases and responsibilities
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability in service, maintenance and operations of HVAC/R and fuel processing systems and equipment
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, other employees and public
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, schematics, equipment manuals and technical specifications
- Prepare detailed equipment and / or service requirements or specifications
- Create accurate parts / materials / tools takeoffs
- Plan, organize and prioritize maintenance and repair work
- Review of plans and contract documents for compliance with maintenance, legislative and corporate requirements or standards
- Work on voltages from 24VAC-750VAC
- Read, write, update and/or maintain detailed, technical manuals, procedures and reports
- Join, braze, weld, cut and solder piping using tools, torches and basic arc welding equipment, in accordance with standardized procedures
- Program PLCs, RTUs and like controllers
- Setup, tuning and verification of proper combustion of fuel fired equipment (MECP)
- Work safely and effectively, with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team, while in an industrial environment
- Organized, dependable and with demonstrated initiative
- Ability to work in extreme industrial conditions as workers are exposed to hot & cold workplace temperatures, noise, odours, potentially toxic and explosive atmospheres, high voltage areas
- Ability to perform assigned tasks, including climbing ladders, scaffolds and elevated tanks, entering confined spaces and regularly lift and carry items up to 20kgs (44lbs) and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40kgs (88lbs)
- Work at heights or in confined spaces
- Must be prepared to occasionally work irregular hours as required
- Report to all locations in the City of Ottawa as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- 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.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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.