Posted: Sep 10, 2025
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Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Inspector

Water and Waste Department, City of Winnipeg - Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
Salary: $2,546.42 - $3,103.22
Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2025
Wastewater Treatment

Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Inspector

 

Department: Environmental Standards, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 2230 Main St, N.E.W.P.C.C., On site

Position Type: Permanent

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

Salary: $2,546.42 - $3,103.22 bi-weekly as per the Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Inspector classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No: 126288

Closing Date: September 22, 2025

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 respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.

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

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Compliance Reporting Branch Head, the Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Inspector performs field inspections of properties to identify potential cross connection and backflow situations, issues work orders to the owner/operator to correct cross connection or backflow conditions, and inspects premises containing cross connection and backflow control devices to ensure their proper installation and operation.

 As the Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Inspector you will:

  1. Review drawings and/or inspect premises to identify potential cross connection and backflow conditions based on the AWWA Western Canada Section Cross Connection Control Manual and recommend the required corrective action to the owner/operator.
  2. Maintain and complete all necessary records and forms including updating of a computerized database and preparing written work orders and reports.
  3. Inspect premises to verify the satisfactory installation of cross connection control measures, ensuring that installed devices have undergone required testing, and monitor the work of licensed installers and testers.
  4. Promote the Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Program by interpreting the by-law and regulations to involved parties (owners, designers, installers and testers).
  5. Maintain liaison with the City and Provincial Health and Plumbing inspectors.
  6. Deliver lectures regarding Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention at Red River Community College.
  7. Keep current with new techniques and equipment.
  8. Keep current with and comply with all applicable safety regulations. Know and understand all applicable safety policies and procedures. Promote safe work practices.
  9. Perform other related duties consistent with the position and work within policies and regulations established by the City/Department/ Division.

Your education and qualifications include:

  1. High School Grade 12/G.E.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Must possess a Journeyman Plumber’s certificate valid in the Province of Manitoba.
  3. Must have successfully completed an approved course in Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention and possess a valid certificate regarding same.
  4. One year prior related work experience.
  5. Demonstrated ability to read mechanical blueprints, specifications, and reports.
  6. Experience in commercial and industrial mechanical work would be preferred.
  7. Must possess a working knowledge of domestic plumbing.
  8. Must possess a thorough knowledge of appropriate sections of the Water By-law, the Building By-law and the National Plumbing Code relevant to Cross Connection and Backflow prevention.
  9. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a wide range of customers, consultants and contractors under sometimes stressful conditions.
  10. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  11. Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety policies and practices and the ability to work in a safe manner.
  12. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
  13. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
  14. Basic knowledge of computers, including word processing and spreadsheets, and the ability to learn how to use the Divisions' Work Management software.
  15. 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.
  16. Must have a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the position’s area of work.

Conditions of employment:

  1. 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.
  2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
  3. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
  1. Physically capable of performing the duties of the position. May be required to climb ladders and scaffolds, crouch, work in tight spaces, and walk fair distances during inspections.

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

  1. Current resume (Required).
  2. Education and certification documents. Online course records are accepted.
  3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

 *Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.  

 Position Reports To:  Compliance Reporting Branch Head

  1. Preferred qualifications, where listed, will not be used in the assessment of internal candidates applying to positions in CUPE, MGEU, ATU, or UFFW.
  2. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

 Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.