Seasonal Technical Assistant

Recruitment Details

Seasonal Technical Assistant

Department: Maintenance Branch, Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated

Work Location:

1199 Pacific Avenue, On site

Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday or as assigned/required

Salary: $24.11 per hour (35 hours/week) as per the Technical Assistant classification within the CUPE Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126780

Closing Date: March 3, 2026

The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba and provides a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees, including competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs, and education, training and staff development opportunities.

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The City is committed to a diverse, safe and healthy workplace and encourages applications from equity groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

The Water and Waste Department offers a seasonal opportunity within the Maintenance Branch of the Wastewater Services Division starting approximately May 2026 to September 2026. The Seasonal Technical Assistant will work under the direction of a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.

As the Seasonal Technical Assistant, your duties will include:

• Assist with wastewater services maintenance projects and initiatives.
• Support activities related to the review and update of the division’s Maintenance Strategy.
• Document maintenance procedures and practices within Excel.
• Identify and assess risk factors and categories to wastewater services mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation and automation assets.
• Work with maintenance engineers and supervisors to assist with delivering wastewater maintenance activities.
• Attend various Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Facilities to assist with maintenance projects.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Successful completion of at least 1 year of a recognized University/College program in Biosystems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products effectively.
• Ability to use engineering software and/or basic knowledge of computer programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates and specifications.
• Ability to deliver and manage projects in a team-based environment.
• Basic knowledge of Wastewater Treatment and Collection systems as well as various equipment and instruments.
• 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.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document upon request.
• Must be physically capable of performing all the duties of this position, which may include, but are not limited to: working outdoors in potentially unfavorable weather conditions or extended periods of time.

How To Apply

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• Current resume…