Metering Technician Electrical Engineering Technician | Lakefront Utility Services Inc.

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Lakefront Utility Services Inc. is located in the Town of Cobourg on Lake Ontario half an hour east of Oshawa. As a multi-service utility provider Lakefront is proud to provide reliable and cost effective water and electrical services in the Town of Cobourg and Village of more information please visit our website at: Technician / Electrical Engineering Technician

Lakefront Utility Services Inc. (LUSI) is currently searching for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Metering Technician/Electrical Engineering Technologist to support distribution system planning project implementation and metering operations. This dual-role position involves providing technical support for engineering projects system upgrades and regulatory compliance as well as the installation maintenance testing and calibration of metering equipment.

Overall Responsibilities

Metering Duties:

• Install test troubleshoot and maintain single-phase and polyphase electrical meters including smart meters and demand meters.
• Perform advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system maintenance upgrades and diagnostics.
• Conduct meter programming verification and calibration in accordance with Measurement Canada and IESO standards.
• Investigate and resolve metering issues including power quality concerns and suspected energy diversion/tampering.
• Maintain accurate meter records documentation and reporting for audits and compliance.
• Assist in the deployment of time-of-use interval and net metering systems.

Engineering Technologist Duties:

• Support the design analysis and maintenance of the electrical distribution system (up to 27.6 kV).
• Assist with system studies including load flow voltage drop short-circuit analysis and asset management.
• Support capital and maintenance projects including the installation of transformers switchgear and automation devices.
• Collaborate with field crews contractors and engineers to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Prepare technical reports specifications and assist with regulatory filings (e.g. OEB ESA Measurement Canada)
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma (3-year program) from an accredited college.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with OACETT ( or CET).
• Minimum 25 years of relevant experience in utility metering and/or electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of Measurement Canada regulations ESA codes and utility metering standards.
• Familiarity with metering systems (Itron LandisGyr or similar) AMI networks and SCADA integration.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory power measurement and distribution system components.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid Ontario G drivers license with clean abstract.

Wage:

As this is a union position salary range is $32.17 $45.96 (dependent on qualifications) per hour commensurate with the LUSIs Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 25. Lakefront Utilities offers a rewarding working environment benefits package pension plan and opportunities for development.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé in confidence by 4:30 p.m. November 17th 2025 to the attention of HumanResources 207 Division Street PO Box 577 Cobourg ON K9A 4L3 or by email to

The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal screening and three satisfactory reference checks as a condition of employment.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest however only those selected for interviews shall be contacted.

Lakefront Utility Services Inc. is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples people with disabilities members of sexual minority groups members of racialized groups and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance to:

This is a job posting for an existing vacancy.