Water Meter Installer

The Town of Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 30,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

The Town of Cochrane is excited to recruit for the position of a Part Time Water Meter Installer, working 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday for the Town’s Utilities department. We are looking for an innovative and skilled individual to join our team!

Why should you consider working for us?

As an organization, the Town of Cochrane has a focus on investing in people. This is not a boring municipality. We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection, and innovation. We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement. We are municipal employees, and we are accountable to all the residents of the Town of Cochrane. Want to be a part of this exciting time?

Okay, but what is a Water Meter Installer at the Town of Cochrane?

Reporting to the Manager of Utilities this position is responsible for installation, maintenance and inspection of Cochrane’s residential/non-residential/irrigation water meters and settings within new constructed and existing properties. 

If you want to make a difference in our community and have the following education, experience & certifications, licenses & designations;

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years’ plumbing experience in commercial/residential construction.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal plumbing standards.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal drinking water standards
• Journeyman Plumbers Certification
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Certified backflow prevention inspector
• Standard First Aid/CPR and WHIMIS
• Confined Space Entry/Fall Arrest and H2S awareness

As the Water Meter Installer, you will be accountable for:

• Soldering, crimping, and freezing of water service lines
• Safe use of hand tools as well as acetylene torches and CO freezing gas
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong data interpretation abilities and applied math skills
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines, with the flexibility as required to meet the demands of new home installations
• Flexibility to work some additional hours in the evening and weekend as required and determined by operational requirements
• Possess skills sufficient to record information, complete work orders and produce electronic reports
• Comfortable or proficient with the use of Microsoft Suite including outlook and excel
• Excellent Customer Service Skills with the ability professionally interact with the public
• Able to recognize potential risks and recommend corrective actions
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings
• Motivation to advocate for own professional development

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of water appliances within residential and non-residential buildings.
• Operation of pressure reducing valves, main and service valves, and backflow prevention devices.
• Respond to customer inquiries and concerns.

The Town of Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As a Town of Cochrane employee, you must take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at Town worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, Town directives and procedures and attend all identified orientations and training.

Still interested? Here is how to apply:

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume, and a letter stating how your experience matches the required qualifications, skills, and abilities for this position. 

• All qualified candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey.

• Applications for this position will be accepted until 9pm MST July 6, 2025, at www.cochrane.ca/jobs

The Town of Cochrane adheres to guidelines set by the Province of Alberta in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Interview logistics and working arrangements for successful candidates may evolve throughout the recruitment process. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Land Acknowledgement         

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.