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Requisition ID: 17110
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch: Water Production - West Branch
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Brit Plant, 2731 Cassels Street
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close: 01/05/2025

The mandate of Water Facilities & Treatment Services (WFTS) is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to the use of the SCADA system, contributing to ongoing service delivery and service improvement initiatives.

The SCADA system and its entire infrastructure are considered Operational Technology (OT) that is separate from the City’s IT, comprising both legacy and “smart” hardware and software. The SCADA system includes several components: the human–machine interfaces (HMIs), which present process data to human operators; the computer control systems, which gather data on the processes; programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which connect to sensors in the processes; the communication infrastructure, connecting the hundreds of PLCs to the computer control systems; and various process and analytical instrumentation to protect the environment by collecting and treating wastewater.

The Water Production branches operate and maintain the City's two water purification plants and the corresponding East or West remote pumping stations, reservoirs, and communal well systems. You are responsible for providing system administration and management functions including technical support and maintenance of the SCADA/OT systems within the City’s water treatment plants and facilities.

As a member of the SCADA team, you are responsible for confidential information affecting the organization and its resources, leading the delivery and sustainment of adequately protected critical infrastructure and emerging technologies. You will work with consultants and contractors to develop solutions for critical infrastructure and emerging technologies that will assist in detecting, monitoring, and predicting risk.

As an experienced member of the SCADA team, you provide subject matter expertise, mentoring, training, and guidance related to the SCADA system, contributing to ongoing service delivery and service improvement initiatives.

Completion of a 4-year university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing, operating, programming, and analyzing real-time process control systems, preferably in a public utilities environment. Must be experienced in SCADA system hardware and software operation, data monitoring, real-time process control strategies, computer networking, system security, and server software and hardware integration.

The following certification(s) and/or license(s) is/are desirable: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

• Design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of real-time SCADA systems, including client-server architecture.
• SCADA design standards and International Society of Automation (ISA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Design Standards.
• Knowledge acquired through Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) training.
• Ifix HMI software, iHistorian, Cisco.
• Microsoft Windows operating systems, latest Server, XP, Vista, Windows.
• Redundant load sharing hardware and software systems, core routers, switches, servers, virtual historians/databases.
• Network monitoring and security practices, VPN, firewalls, monitoring and intrusion software (Solarwinds), 802.1 encryption techniques.
• Local and Wide area networks including Cisco routers and switches, TCP/IP and Modbus protocols.
• Electrical and standby power generation and instrumentation control systems and equipment.
• Process control and optimization.
• General knowledge of the basic principles of water treatment, facilities/equipment, pumping, storage, and distribution processes.
• General knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation and regulations pertaining to potable water.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Oracle, SQL, and Excel add-on database reporting tools/software.

• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Provide knowledgeable and efficient client service to support daily operational requirements.
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize work.
• Provide technical leadership to plan, lead, coordinate, implement, and manage projects to completion.
• Able to write comprehensive documentation and procedures.
• Able to use SCADA and related computer systems to support process functions and to train others.
• Able to analyze existing and new hardware and software, and systems data.
• Possess strong evaluation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess computer literacy in applications such as MS operating systems, Office Suite, GE’s Ifix, iHistorian, Change Management and Portal, Network monitoring software.
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong oral and written communication, documentation, and report writing skills.
• Interact professionally with staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Innovative, displaying original thinking and creativity in problem-solving.
• Able to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Client-centered approach to service delivery.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.

Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They reflect the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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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.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. 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 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.