Meter Technician (PWU)
Posting # 2025-279
Location : Brampton (Kennedy)
Department : Metering
Number of Vacancies : 1
Hours per Week : 40
Rate of Pay : $56.09 / hr
Posting Open : December 17, 2025
Posting Closed : January 7, 2026
At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce with tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation, and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for maintenance, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and / or installing metering installations, including representing Alectra in reading and servicing new and existing meters.
Responsibilities
- Provide information to customers on metering requirements and liaise with customers regarding service requirements.
- Complete new and upgraded Customer Application and service layout related to Metering.
- Install, maintain, remove, replace, troubleshoot, and field download data from metering installations including specialized and complex applications, such as I.E.S.O. registered metering.
- Perform complex meter installation verification and power quality testing and reporting to ensure metering accuracy.
- Support MV90 and Billing with readings and transferal of files for interrogation and troubleshooting.
- Perform in-shop meter programming, calibration, verification, statistical sampling, and troubleshooting.
- Collect and disconnect commercial accounts; last attempt to collect account arrears by contact in field with customer, and disconnect meter if attempt is unsuccessful and reconnect accounts previously disconnected.
- Coordinate supply of electricity and customer activities with Inspection Authority, Engineering, Metering and Customer Service Departments for new services and service upgrades.
- Record meter inventory transactions and maintain levels of equipment.
- Work with internal staff of all Alectra affiliates, outside contractors and customers to ensure accurate and timely metering service.
- Prepare reports and assist in preparation of standards drawings, provide field information to resolve billing conflicts, etc.
- Processing improvement, safety, and work procedure development, training and implementation and audits in a quality assurance system environment.
- Support the apprentices in accordance with their logbook and departmental requirements, this does not include final sign off. Participate and engage in Apprenticeship programs including providing feedback and mentoring apprentices.
- Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Competencies
Education & Specialized Knowledge
2-year Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology, or a Licensed Electrician in Ontario or recognized equivalent.MEARIE Journeyperson Meter Technician Certificate.Experience
Minimum three (3) years related experience.Skills / Abilities / Competencies
Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems.Knowledge of I.E.S.O. market rules.Advanced knowledge of Measurement Canada requirements, ESA and EUSR regulations.Sound knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code.Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.Demonstrated knowledge of Alectra Metering Standards, Rules, and Conditions of Service.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proficiency in general computer skills to understand and operate a variety of metering programs, and demonstrated knowledge of MS Office applications (Word & Excel).Proven customer service capabilities.Working Conditions
Work involves considerable levels of unpleasant conditions or hazards, resulting in moderate discomfort or risk of danger - work is performed equally in and outdoors.Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security through our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
We invest in your career development. We care about your work-life balance through various time off options and a “Disconnect from Work” policy to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@alectra.com.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No unsolicited resumes or agency referrals.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
We may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, but we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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