Wastewater Maintenance Engineer

Recruitment Details

Wastewater Maintenance Engineer

Department:
Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated

Work Location:

1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $84,462.18 to $  annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127305

Closing Date:
October 2, 2026

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 , 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, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Women and Racialized Peoples.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

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

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the general direction of the Senior Project Engineer, the Wastewater Maintenance Engineer provides professional engineering, operational project management, and administrative services for the Wastewater Services Maintenance Branch, and engineering support of other branches within the Wastewater Services Division.

The Wastewater Maintenance Engineer provides engineering support relating to maintenance activities associated with the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the equipment and facilities required for the City of Winnipeg's Land Drainage, Flood Protection, Sewage Collection, and Wastewater Treatment operations.

The incumbent will provide technical/engineering support to the Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, Senior Technologists, Lead Tradespersons, Forepersons and other staff to maintain and improve the Wastewater systems maintenance and will represent the Division in Departmental projects.

• Provide operational engineering support, analysis, and input related to maintenance improvements and coordinate contract administration for Wastewater Services maintenance operations.
• Manage and lead identified maintenance projects in conformance with aims, goals, policies and objectives of the organization.
• Identify and initiate facility and equipment maintenance improvements through the monitoring, research and analysis of maintenance operations and industry standards and trends.
• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to ensure effective use of resources.
• Provide other related duties consistent with the position as required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Five years' experience in a field related to the duties of the position.
• Experience in equipment and facility maintenance processes and procedures, including cost management, scheduling, resource management, and risk management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and active in developing innovative methodologies.
• Knowledge of engineering aspects of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems maintenance used in wastewater collection and treatment.
• Knowledge of materials and methods as applied to the design, construction, commissioning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of wastewater services and structures.
• Ability to review…