City of Kitchener Careers

Locator, Damage Prevention     

Competition Number    

2023-316    

Job Code    

1270    

Posting Date    

March 12, 2024    

Closing Date    

March 25, 2024 (at 6:00pm)    

Job Status    

Permanent Full-Time    

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.    

The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:    

Why work at the City of Kitchener    

Position Overview:    

Reporting to the Supervisor, Damage Prevention, as the Locator, Damage Prevention, you will be responsible for performing locates for Gas and Water underground infrastructure in accordance with ORCGA requirements and Ontario One Call Regulations.    

Responsibilities:    

• Performs and documents gas and water locates of underground pipelines.
• Organizes and prioritizes locate requests to maximize efficiency.
• Measures and marks located facilities using paint, flags, stake etc.
• Communicates changes required to maintain the accuracy of infrastructure management system i.e., CityWorks and ArcReader
• Communicates relevant details to construction and maintenance personnel.
• Use locating software to create, track, complete and share locates.
• Utilize computers, tablets, phones, etc. to receive locates.
• Conducts record keeping duties (detail sheets and drawing filing, etc.).
• Responds to public and internal gas and water information requests.
• Responds to emergency callouts and works overtime as may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:    

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of performing natural gas and water infrastructure locates.
• Minimum high school diploma with up to one year of post-secondary education.
• Must have Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance Damage Prevention Technician Certification in Natural Gas and Water.
• Valid full class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts relating to design and construction process and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSA Z662 code, traffic control and occupational health and safety
• Demonstrated experience interpreting drawings.
• Demonstrated locating experience using electronic locating equipment, preferably Radio detection or Metrotech equipment.
• Proven mathematical and computing skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, AutoCAD).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Must be willing to be part of rotational on-call schedule, responding to emergency call outs and working overtime as required.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination if required.

• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.    

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.    

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.    

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":    

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.    

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:    

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.    

2. within the same Division in the case of students."    

Department    

Infrastructure Services    

Division    

Gas and Water Utilities    

Union Affiliation    

CUPE 791    

Number of Positions    

1    

Hours of Work    

35 hours per week     

Location    

Initial Location     

Kitchener Operations Facility     

City    

Kitchener    

Compensation    

Salary Range    

Effective April 1st - $56,140 - $70,173     

Grade/Band    

6 (under review)