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Hi, I'm Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager of Toronto Water.
Toronto Water employs extremely dedicated and talented people who help deliver three critical
services for Toronto residents, businesses and visitors, and that includes safe drinking water,
wastewater collection and treatment and stormwater management.
We have careers in administration, project management, skilled trades,
research, by-law enforcement, engineering, and many more.
The opportunities are endless.
We offer a collaborative work environment,
career growth, ongoing learning and an inclusive workplace.
There are many benefits to working here,
but most importantly it's knowing you're helping to provide important services that make a difference.
But, let's hear from the people who work for Toronto Water
that might help you decide that this is the right place for you!
I've been with the City for almost 30 years.
A testament to the endless, exciting opportunities for career growth.
I started by fueling trucks at night and quickly became a heavy equipment operator,
then a water maintenance worker 1.
I'm grateful for management,
who encouraged me to obtain my Water and Wastewater Distribution Certificates.
The career growth and movement throughout business units allowed me to meet so many dedicated people
providing clean drinking water and efficient water treatment.
Come join our great team and become a valued employee within our Toronto Water family.
I have always wanted to be part of something that was impactful and brought value to society.
So I knew when I was working in engineering consulting, and Toronto Water was our client,
that a career with Toronto Water would be the right place for me.
I joined Toronto Water as an engineer, reviewing technical issues on development applications
and conducting infrastructure planning studies.
It was a great way to learn about how today's stresses & needs,
and tomorrow's growth and climate, along with policies and regulations,
can affect the City's water and sewer systems.
This experience has helped me grow into my current role as a Senior Engineer,
where I now help set strategic direction and develop priority policies in managing water,
wastewater and stormwater in the City.
Working at one of North America's largest municipalities allows me to collaborate with
numerous stakeholders and a passionate team that is committed to innovate and solve challenges
that are unique to Toronto all to ensure a more resilient City.
Being a part of this team, a team that brings an incredible range of diversity,
not only in its people but also in the technical know-how and experience,
is one of many reasons I'm proud to work for Toronto Water.
Moving from Fort McMurray, Alberta's oil sands,
I was excited to join Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant -- one of Canada's largest wastewater treatment facilities.
Along with my millwright experience, I previously worked as a welder and machinist
and I'm thankful that my diverse skillset was recognized as an asset by management,
which allowed me to take on more responsibility in my current role.
We start each day with pre-maintenance to make sure all machines in the plant are working properly.
This includes critical tasks to monitor oil and air pressure, vibration of pumps and flow rates.
My job is rewarding and the atmosphere is great,
as we always have time to check everything thoroughly.
At Toronto Water, we're always set up for success.
Whether you're an experienced millwright or just starting out, you're supported and it's a great place to work.
I started with Toronto Water in 2006
as a Quality Control Investigator in Environmental Monitoring and Protection.
In this role, I was part of the outfall monitoring program,
which is responsible for checking the water quality of the City storm discharge into the rivers, creeks and lakes.
If any issues were discovered I would trace the issues back to the source.
In 2008, I was promoted to Bylaw Officer.
As a Bylaw Officer, I conducted site visits to monitor pollution prevention and bylaw violations.
In 2015, I was promoted to Senior Environmental Bylaw Officer, where I now deal with various industries
to ensure organizations uphold Sewer Use ByLaw, as well as responding to spills and complaints.
Working within Toronto Water is certainly rewarding.
From finding the source of a spill that has impacted a waterway
to collecting field samples and reviewing sample results.
I love the variety of this role.
It's busy, I'm always doing something different and there's never a dull moment.
Along with the variety of my work, Toronto Water supports continued learning and career development,
so I've gotten to learn more about protecting drinking water sources and the natural environment at large.
What we do here makes a difference. We see the value of our work, and that's exciting.
If you like to learn and grow - personally and professionally - this is the right place for you.
I joined Toronto Water in 2016 as a Transmission Technician
and worked toward obtaining my Class 4 Water Distribution licence.
As a Transmission Technician, I was responsible for ensuring the safe operation
of various types of water infrastructure by conducting preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance
work in pumping stations, reservoirs, and on linear assets like watermains out in the field.
In 2018, I was promoted to Area Supervisor with the Water Supply Section.
At work, I maintain very unique critical infrastructure assets both indoors and outdoors
and monitor real-time data for the city's water distribution system.
I'm always very engaged in my work and no two days are the same.
There's always something new, as our industry is constantly growing and improving
with new technologies, capabilities and ideas.
Toronto Water offers stimulating, progressive and rewarding work.
We employ hardworking people, promote teamwork and encourage skill development to achieve common goals.
At Toronto Water, you'll be part of a proactive team and in an environment
where you can expand your knowledge and experience to its fullest potential.
After graduating from Dalhousie University with my degree in Chemical Engineering,
I was hired for Toronto Water's four-year Engineer-in-Training program.
After completing the program, I obtained my Professional Engineering Designation.
I'm currently a project manager in Toronto Water's Capital Works Delivery group,
where I manage a variety of projects,
one of which includes a chemical mixing channel retrofit at the F.J Horgan Water Treatment Plant.
Whether it's to provide clean drinking water,
protect the environment through wastewater and stormwater treatment
or planning ahead to repair aging infrastructure there is so much to learn, and my work is always rewarding.
It's collaborative, innovative, and our work makes a difference for the future of Toronto.
Being an engineer for Toronto Water is unique because you can work on infrastructure planning,
be in the field or within plant operations.
If you want a flexible career that is different and rewarding every day,
then Toronto Water is the place for you.
Toronto Water offers careers that truly make a difference
in the lives of more than three million people living, working and visiting the City of Toronto.
If you would like to be a part of an organization
that provides vital services to millions every day and supports diversity, inclusion and career growth,
Visit jobs.toronto.ca and apply today.
Come
join
Toronto Water
You
can
make a difference.
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